2024 College Basketball Conference Tournament Update: Upsets & NCAA Automatic Bids
Postseason college basketball action intensifies with major conference tournaments and mid-major leagues competing for automatic bids leading to the NCAA Tournament.
The Big PictureThe frenzy of March Madness continues as underdog teams upset higher seeds, reshaping the landscape of the NCAA Tournament picture just days before Selection Sunday.
By the Numbers- Saint Joseph's upsets Richmond 66-61 in the A-10 Tournament.
- Kent State surprises Toledo with a 67-59 victory in the MAC Tournament.
- Various major conferences like the ACC, Big East, and SEC are in the quarterfinals stage of their tournaments.
- Several mid-major leagues including the MEAC, SWAC, and WAC are also advancing toward determining their automatic bids.
Continued tournament action is expected with more surprises and opportunities for teams to secure their spots in the NCAA Tournament before Selection Sunday.
Bottom LineMarch Madness heats up as upsets and intense battles in conference tournaments shake up the NCAA Tournament field, setting the stage for a thrilling Selection Sunday and an unpredictable Big Dance ahead.
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