Category: NCAA Basketball

March Madness always has its upsets. Here are the men's teams that have a chance to pull off Cinderella runs in the Big Dance.

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The Houston Cougars' record in Big 12 play is 22-1, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference games. Houston is the top team in the Big 12 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 58.5 points while holding opponents to 38.3% shooting. The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars' record in OVC action is 15-7.

George Mason ranks ninth in the A-10 with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Giovanni Emejuru averaging 2.1. The Bulldogs' record in SoCon games is 12-7. Samford ranks second in the SoCon with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Riley Allenspach averaging 1.6.

The Bruins' record in Big Ten games is 13-8, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. UCLA averages 74.8 points while outscoring opponents by 9.1 points per game. The Aggies' record in MWC games is 16-6.

The Tigers are 11-9 against SEC opponents and 11-2 in non-conference play. Missouri is fourth in the SEC scoring 84.5 points while shooting 48.5% from the field. The Bulldogs are 20-3 in MVC play.

High Point Panthers (29-5, 17-2 Big South) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (22-11, 14-8 Big Ten) Providence, Rhode Island; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -8; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue takes on High Point in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Cardinals' record in ACC play is 20-3, and their record is 7-4 in non-conference games. Louisville is fourth in the ACC with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by James Scott averaging 2.1. The Bluejays' record in Big East action is 17-6.

Dayton Flyers (22-10, 12-7 A-10) at Florida Atlantic Owls (18-15, 11-9 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic and Dayton meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Owls have gone 11-9 against AAC opponents, with a 7-6 record in non-conference play.

Alabama State Hornets (20-15, 15-6 SWAC) vs. Auburn Tigers (28-5, 16-4 SEC) Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 2:50 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -31.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn and Alabama State play in the NCAA Tournament first round.

Montana Grizzlies (25-9, 18-3 Big Sky) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (26-9, 16-8 Big Ten) Denver; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -17.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin takes on Montana in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Northern Iowa Panthers (20-12, 14-7 MVC) at SMU Mustangs (23-10, 14-8 ACC) Dallas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: SMU and Northern Iowa play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mustangs have gone 14-8 against ACC teams, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play.

JMU is third in the Sun Belt scoring 73.6 points while shooting 43.1% from the field. Davidson scores 63.1 points while outscoring opponents by 6.0 points per game. JMU makes 43.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than Davidson has allowed to its opponents (38.8%).

Gonzaga makes 43.7% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.7 percentage points higher than UTSA has allowed to its opponents (37.0%). UTSA averages 5.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Gonzaga gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Yvonne Ejim is shooting 52.3% and averaging 20.6 points for the Bulldogs.

Drake makes 46.5% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.7 percentage points higher than Marquette has allowed to its opponents (37.8%). Marquette averages 5.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 fewer made shots on average than the 7.6 per game Drake allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Dinnebier is averaging 23.4 points, 7.3 assists and 2.5 steals for the Bulldogs.