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Top 10 NCAA Bubble Matchups this Weekend

TJ Inman

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Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
Final - Sunday at 2:10 on CBS

Drake - Bubble team with loss

The Drake Bulldogs are in decent shape, but the nature of the Missouri Valley makes this one to watch, as a loss in the conference tournament would move them squarely to the bubble. The final is on Sunday afternoon, and Arch Madness usually presents some really fun games. The final could be between Bradley and Drake, and fellow bubble teams would be rooting for the Bulldogs to avoid a potential bid-stealer.

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No. 25 Mississippi State at Arkansas - Saturday at Noon
No. 25 Mississippi State at Arkansas - Saturday at Noon on SEC Network

Arkansas - Last 4 Byes

The Arkansas Razorbacks can wrap up a bid in John Calipari's first season in Fayetteville with a home win over Mississippi State. A loss would drop them to 7-11 in the SEC and just 2-4 in Quad Two games.

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Vanderbilt at Georgia - Saturday at Noon
Vanderbilt at Georgia - Saturday at Noon on ESPNU

Georgia - Last 4 Byes

Vanderbilt is safely in the field, but Georgia probably needs one more win to feel safe on Selection Sunday. That victory could come in the SEC Tournament or at home against Vanderbilt. A loss for the Bulldogs would place them firmly on the bubble with pressure heading into the league tournament.
Ohio State at Indiana - Saturday at 3:45
Ohio State at Indiana - Saturday at 3:45 on CBS

Ohio State - Last 4 In

Indiana - Last 4 Byes

The Indiana Hoosiers and Ohio State Buckeyes meet on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, with a tourney bid likely on the line for both teams. IU beat Ohio State once, and the best part of the Hoosiers' resume is zero losses outside of quad one. That would change with a loss at home to OSU. The winner probably punches its ticket, and the loser heads to the Big Ten Tournament, needing at least one win.
SMU at Florida State - Saturday at 4:00
SMU at Florida State - Saturday at 4:00 on ESPNU

SMU - Next Four Out

SMU is barely hanging on. They are in the "Next Four Out" category, and a win over Florida State would not improve their chances; a loss would eliminate them. SMU needs to win this and grab at least two quality wins in the ACC Tournament.
Providence at Xavier - Saturday at 4:00
Providence at Xavier - Saturday at 4:00 on FS1

Xavier - Last 4 In

A late-season surge by the Xavier Musketeers has gotten them back into the Big Dance picture, but a home loss to Providence would undo all of that good work. Avoiding a loss to the Friars is critical, and if they can avoid a bad loss in the Big East Tournament, they'll be in a good spot on Selection Sunday.
No. 2 Duke at North Carolina - Saturday at 6:30
No. 2 Duke at North Carolina - Saturday at 6:30 on ESPN

North Carolina - First 4 Out

Since losing to Clemson a few weeks ago, North Carolina has scored at least 80 points in all six of its consecutive wins to get back on the bubble. Those wins have come against the lower half of the ACC, and they need a signature win to make the field. Beating rival Duke at home would certainly do the job, while a loss would mean they'd need a couple of good wins in the ACC Tournament.
Oklahoma at Texas - Saturday at 8:00
Oklahoma at Texas - Saturday at 8:00 on SEC Network

Oklahoma - Last 4 In

Texas - First 4 Out

The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns are on the bubble heading into Saturday night's clash in Austin. The Longhorns are dealing with speculation about the future of head coach Rodney Terry, but there is still a chance to sneak into the Big Dance, and a win over Oklahoma would probably slide them into the projected field. Oklahoma has strong metrics, but another loss would put their backs squarely against the wall.
No. 3 Houston at Baylor - Saturday at 10:00 on ESPN
No. 3 Houston at Baylor - Saturday at 10:00 on ESPN

Baylor - Last 4 Byes

The Baylor Bears are probably safe, but a win over Houston would remove all doubt and ensure they stay out of Dayton. A loss to Houston is not damaging, but the Bears would head to the Big 12 Tournament with a bit of pressure if they can't get it done on Saturday night.
Iowa at Nebraska - Sunday at 12:30
Iowa at Nebraska - Sunday at 12:30 on FOX

Nebraska - First 4 Out

Nebraska suffered a devastating loss in a marathon overtime game at Ohio State. The defeat followed an awful loss at home to Minnesota, and Nebraska fell as much as any team in the past week. The Cornhuskers can't gain anything by beating Iowa, and they'd still need a couple of wins in the Big Ten Tournament to feel safe, but a loss to the Hawkeyes would be an eliminator.
Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
Final - Sunday at 2:10 on CBS

Drake - Bubble team with loss

The Drake Bulldogs are in decent shape, but the nature of the Missouri Valley makes this one to watch, as a loss in the conference tournament would move them squarely to the bubble. The final is on Sunday afternoon, and Arch Madness usually presents some really fun games. The final could be between Bradley and Drake, and fellow bubble teams would be rooting for the Bulldogs to avoid a potential bid-stealer.

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No. 25 Mississippi State at Arkansas - Saturday at Noon
No. 25 Mississippi State at Arkansas - Saturday at Noon on SEC Network

Arkansas - Last 4 Byes

The Arkansas Razorbacks can wrap up a bid in John Calipari's first season in Fayetteville with a home win over Mississippi State. A loss would drop them to 7-11 in the SEC and just 2-4 in Quad Two games.

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Top 10 NCAA Bubble Matchups this Weekend

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