This is going to be a good game. UC has great defense but struggles at times on offense. Harvard is very sound offensivlely and could give UC fits. I wouldn't be surprised with a Harvard win .

UC wins then upsets Mich St to get back to the Sweet 16

 

*cough* homer *cough* :jump:

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Gametime and I disagree a little on this game, I think this is a very clunky match-up for the Bearcats in a lot of ways. The good news is Harvard will be out-athlete'd badly and have no dominant post player to dump it down to. The bad news is they are a veteran bunch that has been through these situations and won't be phased by anything they see from UC.

 

Agree with others that it is really low scoring, and while I expect UC to win by the narrowest of margins, I think it is a game at the under 4:00 timeout in the 2nd half.

I think UC wins but the matchup with Harvard worries me a bit for some of the same reasons Mentsch posted.

 

Matchup aside, how are they in the East bracket but playing in Spokane, WA??? I don't claim to be a geographic genius but Spokane is not east.

Both teams top 20 in defensive efficiency and opponents PPG. First to 50 wins. I'll take UC by 8.

 

So is this going to be a "watching paint dry" kind of game?

 

I think Cincy wins by 5-7 points.

I think UC wins but the matchup with Harvard worries me a bit for some of the same reasons Mentsch posted.

 

Matchup aside, how are they in the East bracket but playing in Spokane, WA??? I don't claim to be a geographic genius but Spokane is not east.

 

Maybe a representative from Hawaii had some clout over the committee.

1. No way Harvard has the athletes to match up with UC.

2. No way Harvard has seen a defense like UC this season.

 

Bearcats with a "comfortable" win, IMO.

I think UC wins but the matchup with Harvard worries me a bit for some of the same reasons Mentsch posted.

 

Matchup aside, how are they in the East bracket but playing in Spokane, WA??? I don't claim to be a geographic genius but Spokane is not east.

They went to the pod system years ago, so the geography doesn't matter until the Sweet 16. There are pods with teams from different regions present every year.

UC will win, I'll say 52-46

Harvard Crimson RPI Breakdown - NCAA Basketball RPI Breakdown - CBSSports.com

 

Look a the points given up against these teams.

 

Those types of stats are only good if they're all playing the same teams ie MLB/NBA/NFL.

 

Well of course the competition wasn't as good but they should still be able to give UC problems.

Dare I say that the winning team might not break 50 in this game?

Which team has the better in-game coach?

Which team has the better in-game coach?

 

Mick, and in my opinion, not close.

I don't see Harvard knocking off UC, and I'm giving the points.

 

UC 65

Harvard 56

I really like Cincy's defense.

 

Cincy 58

Harvard 52