Basketball Delight

On this epic sports day, college basketball was prominent. While I have refrained from regular season blogging, several contests were notable.

Vanderbilt ceased Florida’s seventeen-victory streak. The conquest was Vanderbilt’s seventh in nine contests. This win validated their NCAA tournament credentials. Despite their defeat, Florida remains the national championship standard.

UCLA scorched Arizona. UCLA is the Pacific Ten’s class. Their losses have been self-inflicted. When focused, they are impervious. Once, Arizona was an invincible home squad. This season, they have sustained five home defeats. Simply stated, Arizona is not a sweet sixteen team.

North Carolina subdued Boston College. North Carolina will win the ACC. However, they are sans championship quality. Boston College is overrated. They have consumed consecutive losses and will struggle in March.

In a vastly underrated skirmish, Pittsburgh slipped past Washington. Both troops are bruising and methodical. They are subtle as sledgehammers. Inconsistent low post presence has haunted Pittsburgh and Washington. Consistent low post will determine their fate.

Louisville mangled Marquette. Despite previous disorder, Louisville has peeked. They have recorded consecutive signature victories. They will be a difficult tournament opponent. Marquette is a disappointment. Their premature conference tournament exit would not be surprising.

In the afternoon’s finest clash, Memphis defeated Gonzaga in overtime. Gonzaga is inconsistent. While they have scored defining wins, they are sans superior talent. Memphis has been surprising. Given their potential seed, they possess tournament darling promise.