[Stanford players exit the floor after beating Cal 79-69]

Brook: d00d!

Robin: d00d!

Brook: Whoa!

Robin: That game rocked. We both hit double digits, totally shut down their post game … GOD, it feels good to beat a rival.

Brook: Rock.

Robin: Especially when its another so-called “smart school.”

Brook: I guess.

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The Game Everyone Was Talking About

No Elvis Mentions Here - #2 Tennessee 66, #1 Memphis 62: The first half looked like two teenagers having sex for the first time - lots of awkward energy, regular timeouts in a vain attempt to maintain control, and utter exhaustion after five minutes.

Thankfully, order was restored by the second half, and awkward apologies and tears were replaced by quality ball. Tennessee played inspired defense down the stretch to hold a slim lead, and proved they can win despite an off day for Chris Lofton. (And an off-day he had - only 7 points on 2-for-11 shooting.) Even in defeat, Memphis showed they haven’t lost too much zip on their fastball despite a steady diet from the Conference USA pupu platter for the last month.

ESPN’s coverage seemed surprisingly understated - which has to be the first time anyone has said that about a game broadcast by Dick Vitale. Too much Priscilla Pressley to be sure, but on the whole, the Mouse did an alright job of presenting the game without too much hype, even with the Gameday team on hand.

Two Games I Liked For No Good Reason

Jeykll and Hide - Ohio 69, George Mason 57: No offense to the Bobcats, but the story of this game is Mason’s utter collapse. After entering the break with a 13-point lead thanks to super-strong defense, the Patriots allowed the home squad to lap them in the second half, 50-25. When your team takes an entire half off … against a middle-of-the-table MAC team with less talent and no hopes of an at-large bid … chances are you aren’t going to look very good against stiffer competition come tournament time. Don’t think the selection committee won’t notice.

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