Seton Hall and Kansas State are Bubbling With Excitement

Seton Hall hasn't been to the NCAA tournament since 2006. That means that this season is the last chance for seniors, such as star Jordan Theodore to make it to the Big Dance. The Pirates are team sitting squarely on the bubble. Tonight, they played their last big opponent of the regular season, #8 Georgetown. Theodore knew of the importance of this game. He said, "We just needed this one so bad. I was jacked up for this game. I didn't want to blow another opportunity like we did my sophomore year when we were on the bubble. I have a little experience in being on the bubble. I want to dance so bad. I can taste it we're so close." Seton Hall took a big step closer tonight with their convincing 73-55 win over the Hoyas. The Pirates shot 61% from the field as a team. They were led by Theodore, who poured in 29 points on 8-11 shooting, including a perfect 5-5 from three. Seton Hall stands at 19-9 overall and 8-8 in the Big East. Their last two regular season games, against Rutgers at home and at Depaul, are certainly winnable. This team has positioned itself to finish strong.

Kansas State's tournament resume is looking better and better, following two straight wins at Top Ten opponents. On Saturday, the Wildcats won at Baylor 57-56. Tonight, they upset Missouri 78-68. Following Saturday's win their RPI shot up 11 spots (from #59 to #48), so you can only expect to move even more now. These wins now give the Wildcats a 3-3 record against the RPI top 25, 5-5 record against the top 50, and 7-6 record against the top 100. With this second marquee road upset, any doubt of the Wildcats making the tournament should be greatly diminished. They now just have to finish well. Kansas State has three more regular season Big 12 matchups. If the Wildcats take care of business, they should be dancing come March.