Big 12 Winners and Losers from Saturday
by Joe Loyd on Feb 20, 2011 1:01 PM CST
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PrintWith another weekend of Big 12 basketball in the books and the conference season is getting close to completion. This Saturday provided some results that were expected but also a few games that definitely not many (maybe no one) saw coming.
Let's take a look at the winners and losers from this Saturday in Big 12 basketball.
WINNERS
Nebraska Cornhuskers - Let's start with the team that pulled the biggest shocker not just in the Big 12 but in all of college basketball by defeating Texas 70-67. The win puts Doc Sadler's team back into bubble discussion and gives them some serious motivation heading into now crucial games at home versus K-State and Missouri.
Kansas State Wildcats: While their victory over Oklahoma was expected it was still critical that K-State avoid a letdown after their win over #1 Kansas last Monday. With all the discussion of a weak bubble this year, the Wildcats did what they had to do on Saturday to try and keep themselves in the field.
Mark Turgeon - Texas A&M: Talk about a coach who is flying somewhat under the radar this year. With the 67-66 win at Oklahoma State, the #17 Aggies have now won four straight conference games, three of them on the road. The total point margin of those four wins combined is only 12 points and in Overtime games this year A&M is 3-1. Turgeon is doing a brilliant job with not the most talented team, he should be in the conversation for coach of the year in the Big 12.
Missouri Tigers: The Tigers finally got a road win in the conference and avoided dropping to a .500 record in conference play. The win should give the Tigers some confidence next time out on the road.
LOSERS
Texas Longhorns: While the loss in the big picture isn't that damaging for this team, the short term effects are major. With a win here the Longhorns were poised to grab the #1 ranking in the country and continue with their push for a perfect 16-0 conference record. Both of those accomplishments are gone now and it will be interesting to see how motivated UT is next time out at home against a struggling Iowa State squad.
Baylor Bears: Just a horrible home loss against Texas Tech for this team that is fighting to be included in the NCAA Tournament. Every game is critical and the Bears needed to hold serve at home and were unable to do it. The up and down year continues for Baylor and the ride took a step closer to the NIT.
Carl Blair - Oklahoma Sooners: After hitting a three pointer to pull the Sooners within 5 points late in the second half Blair was then whistled for a technical foul that stopped OU's momentum. After the technical K-State scored the next 14 points and the game was effectively over.
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I am not convinced they were a loser yesterday. They are still on track for the #1 seed in the Big 12 tournament and a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Conference losses happen on the road and it did not derail them too much.
Baylor is the clear loser here. They couldn’t afford to lose another game like this, especially at home. It must be so frustrating to be a Bears fan. So much athletic talent, so little basketball IQ.
Well
I agree somewhat with Texas but they had a #1 ranking coming which say what you want about having it during the regular season it still is pretty big plus having a chance to go undefeated in conference play the last year of the Big 12 in its current format and to lose, granted on the road, but to lose to a middle of conference team isn’t good. I think losers yesterday but only in some short term goals, naturally big picture everything is still there for them.
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I’m not sure Texas cares about alot of that stuff, like going undefeated in the last year of the Big 12. They had a bad shooting night, which is going to happen. Better now than in March.
I will grant you...
that some Texas fans and probably some Texas players don’t care much about going undefeated in the Big 12. But I guarantee Rick Barnes cares. And some KU fans do too, since now only KU will ever have accomplished an undefeated Big 12 season.
Texas has the league’s worst team next up, so should be pretty easy to get back on track.
Marty
Interested though
to see if Texas comes out flat at all against Iowa State. The Cyclones can be pesky and if they hit some three’s the game could be closer than people expect. I am not thinking Longhorns lose just want to see how well they respond.
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Iowa State's offense
isn’t good enough to win that game. Even a bad shooting night and foul trouble for Thompson will mean ISU would need to keep the Horns in the 60’s or lower.
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I'd say K-State is a loser this week.
With Texas losing this weekend – now KSU won’t be able to knock off 2 #1 teams this season. Bummer…..
Surgeon General's Warning: K-State-Mizzou basketball may increase the risk of high blood pressure. Please consult your doctor prior to watching any of these games.
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