College basketball fans have been eagerly anticipating Selection Sunday for months, and the day has finally arrived. Before the NCAA tournament bracket is revealed on the Selection Sunday show, there are several conference championships still to be decided that could impact seeding.
While all eyes will be on the Big Ten and SEC title games, there are three other automatic bids up for grabs on the final day of conference play.
Here’s a rundown of the conference title games happening on Sunday:
Ivy League championship: Yale defeats Cornell 90-84
SEC championship: Florida secures an 86-77 victory over Tennessee
A10 championship: VCU emerges victorious with a 68-63 win over George Mason
AAC championship: No. 16 Memphis faces off against UAB at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Big Ten championship: Wisconsin takes on Michigan at 3:30 p.m. on CBS
In the Big Ten championship game, Wisconsin and Michigan face off in Indianapolis. Wisconsin takes an early lead, but Michigan quickly responds to keep the game close. As the teams trade baskets, the pace of the game picks up, and both teams start finding their rhythm.
Throughout the game, key players like John Blackwell for Wisconsin and Roddy Gayle Jr. for Michigan make crucial plays to keep their teams in contention. As the game progresses, the stakes get higher, and every possession becomes more critical.
In other conference championship games, teams like VCU and George Mason battle it out in a hard-fought contest, with VCU ultimately coming out on top with a 68-63 win. Players like Max Shulga, Jack Clark, and Joe Bamisile deliver standout performances to lead their teams to victory.
In the SEC championship game, Florida faces off against Tennessee in a highly anticipated matchup. Walter Clayton Jr. leads the way for Florida, scoring 22 points to help his team secure an 86-77 win over Tennessee. Despite a strong effort from Tennessee’s Jordan Gainey and Zakai Zeigler, Florida proves to be too much to handle as they clinch the SEC title.
As the conference championship games come to a close, the stage is set for March Madness to begin. Fans eagerly await the official NCAA tournament bracket reveal, where teams will learn their seeding and matchups for the upcoming tournament.
Overall, the final day of college basketball before March Madness brings excitement, drama, and plenty of memorable moments as teams battle it out for conference supremacy.