The NCAA field is beginning to look clearer and clearer as we near the end of the conference tournaments, ahead of Selection Sunday. Here's a look around the major headlines from Friday.
Big 12 Tournament
In the semifinals, top-seeded Kansas advanced to the championship game for the second straight year, beating Colorado 90-83 behind total domination by the Morris brothers inside. The Buffaloes should be a lock to make it to the Big Dance, though, because of their earlier tournament wins against Iowa State and Kansas State.
In the second semifinal, Texas beat Texas A&M for the third time this season, using a strong defensive effort in a 70-58 win. It all sets up the rematch of Texas vs. Kansas (1st meeting, UT stopped lengthy KU win-streak at Allen Fieldhouse) in the final this afternoon. (5 PM CT ESPN)
Big East Tournament
What a few days it has been for Kemba Walker and the UConn Huskies. After beating Pitt at the buzzer Thursday, the Huskies beat Syracuse 76-71. It was their fourth win in four days. They will meet Louisville in the final tonight (9 PM CT ESPN) after the Cardinals upset Notre Dame in OT last night as well.
Big 10 Tournament
Michigan State scores a gigantic win to help its tournament hopes by thrashing Purdue 74-56 in the Big 10 quarterfinals. Meanwhile, #1 Ohio State survives a scare from Northwestern, escaping 67-61 in OT behind 20 points and 18 rebounds from Jared Sullinger.
ACC Tournament
North Carolina overcomes a 19-point second half deficit and gets a Tyler Zeller layup at the buzzer to stun Miami 61-59 in the ACC quarterfinals. In other action, Virginia Tech gets another win to help its fragile tournament case, by edging Florida State 52-51.
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