Winners

NC State revived their NCAA tournament chances by racing past Duke 88-74.  While they are only 2-3 in the ACC, the Wolfpack now have a marquee win and a potential at-large deal-maker if they finish 8-8 or 9-7 in the conference.

VCU also got back on the Bubble with a 81-59 thumping of William & Mary.  After a slow 1-3 start in the CAA, the Rams have won four in a row and now have another quality win to add to their resume. 

Loser

North Carolina, even with their marquee name, are in serious trouble after losing another home ACC game - 82-69 vs. Wake Forest.  1-3 in the league was not expected, especially when three of the first four were at home in Chapel Hill.  Erratic guard play and the general growing pains of being young are plaguing the Tar Heels in a deep (but not great) league.

Missed Chances

Xavier came close at Temple, falling 77-72 and Baylor pushed Kansas to the limit at Allen Fieldhouse before falling 81-75.

TCOB

UConn beat St. John's 75-59, Old Dominion eased past Delaware, UAB escaped Southern Miss at home 57-56, Rhode Island got past Duquesne, and Mississippi picked up a good win over fellow bubbler South Carolina.