Friday's Results

Friday was a big day for the Mid-Majors as Butler beat Gonzaga to win the NIT. George Mason's success proved that Mid-Majors can go deep into the tournament, this early success will more than likely earn them even more tournament births. The bubble teams from power conferences better watch out come March.

Top 25:

Western Kentucky 68
(1) Florida 101 - WKU isn't a bad team; Kansas better watch out.

(2) North Carolina 101 - Hansbrough and Wright dominated the Vols.
(22) Tennessee 87 - Hit 15 3's, but shot just 38.4% and allowed 55.6%.

Florida St. 66
(3) Pittsburgh 88 - 20 pt. half-time lead to easily handle FSU.

Youngstown St. 57
(4) Ohio St. 91 - I'm ready to see them against some real competition.

(7) Wisconsin 64
Missouri St. 66 - Held a 13 pt. half-time lead, then lost the lead, but managed to fight to the end and come out on top.

Ball St. 46
(10) Kansas 64 - I doubt they stay within 10 of Florida tomorrow.

Eastern Washington 83 - Led by 1 at the break.
(16) Washington 90 - Another all offense Pac-10 team.

High Point 63
(25) Maryland 81

Other Scores:

Gonzaga 71
Butler 79 - What a surprise preseason NIT champion.

Oklahoma St. 66
Auburn 65

Rutgers 72
Bradley 101 - 1 of 2 Big East teams to lose to a Mid-Major.

Minnesota 53 - Not much chance of having Big 10 success when you can't beat the Mid-Majors.
Southern Illinois 69 - 2nd MVC team to beat a Big-10 team (MO St. over Wisc.)

UK's Non-Conference Opponents:

Miami (OH) 49 - led by 7 at the break, but couldn't hold on.
Illinois 51

Towson 56
Chattanooga 55

Louisville 64 - 2nd Big East team to lose to a Mid-Major
Dayton 68