11:00 pm: Gonzaga @ St. Mary's: The importance of this game cannot be underrated, so much so that I named this one of the ten most important games left this season. St. Mary's is up a game on the Zags and, after losing to San Diego last week, now has to win tonight to clinch the WCC regular season title. There could also be an at-large bid at stake here. Both teams are currently sitting right on the middle of the bubble. Do I need to mention that this is one of the better non-BCS conference rivalries in the country?
9:00 pm: Morehead State @ Murray State: The Racers and the Eagles were the OVC favorites in the preseason, and while neither of these two teams were anywhere near as dominant as expected in league play, here we are with just two games left in OVC play, and this game will be played for sole possession of first place.
7:00 pm: Milwaukee @ Cleveland State: I also named this one of the ten most important games left in the regular season, and believe me when I say there is A LOT at stake tonight. I'll spare you another break down. If you are interested, click here to see the complete analysis.
9:00 pm: Cal Poly @ Long Beach State: With a win tonight, LBSU will clinch the Big West regular season title.
UPDATE 7:00 pm: Florida Atlantic @ Troy: FAU holds a two game lead over three teams tied for second place in the Sun Belt with just two games left to play. A win tonight clinches the regular season crown.
7:00 pm: Marquette @ No. 15 UConn: We've been waiting all season for Marquette to make their trademark, end-of-the-season run that gets them onto the right side of the bubble. There is still time for them to do so, but tonight is the most important game of the regular season for the Golden Eagles. Win, and they can get a bid by going 2-1 down the stretch. Lose, and a 3-0 finish may still put them on the wrong side of the bubble. Of note -- Jim Calhoun will not be coaching tonight due to the death of his sister-in-law.
9:00 pm: West Virginia @ No. 6 Pitt: The Mountaineers probably aren't in danger of missing out on the NCAA Tournament if they cannot pick up a win at the Peterson Events Center, but they can dramatically influence their seeding if they happen to pull the upset. This rivalry is as good as any, but if West Virginia doesn't box out, they'll come up short once again.
7:00 pm: Georgia @ No. 13 Florida: Georgia's win at Tennessee on Saturday helped their tournament standing significantly -- as did Tennessee's subsequent win at Vanderbilt -- but the Bulldogs are still far from a lock for a bid. Win at the O-Dome against a Florida team with a banged-up Chandler Parsons will probably push them to the right side of the bubble.
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