March 11, 2008

C-USA Tournament Preview

Dorsey and the Tigers breezed through C-USA (AP)

Favorite:
#1 Memphis - The Tigers dominated C-USA this year, sweeping the conference schedule at 16-0. Losing before the finals would be a huge upset, and losing in the finals would still be pretty embarrassing. A strong showing could net the Tigers a #1 seed in the big dance.

Game to Watch:
#2 UAB vs. #3 Houston - Both teams have been in the vicinity of the bubble for quite some time, but with things tightening, this would be a play-out game. A couple recent losses by Houston probably mean they would need to beat Memphis as well, but UAB at #50 might be able to get in with a strong victory over Houston. The loser is definitely out. In the regular season, their only meeting was a tight shootout, finishing 101-99 for the Blazers at home. The UAB Blazers are 7-2 in their last 9, with both losses to Memphis. If either team does not make it this far, the other would have to beat Memphis to get in.

Cinderella? No chance.

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