The college basketball landscape saw some key matchups on Wednesday, including Alabama losing to Missouri and Arkansas falling to Auburn, impacting their NCAA Tournament standing. Vanderbilt also suffered a loss to Kentucky, further complicating their tournament hopes. Boise State secured a crucial win over New Mexico, but still has work to do to solidify their position. In the Big 12, West Virginia managed a win over Cincinnati to stay in contention. Nebraska suffered a tough loss to Penn State, adding pressure to their tournament hopes.
In upcoming games, Ohio State will face Northwestern in a crucial matchup. Currently, there are 16 locks for the NCAA Tournament with 41 at-large bids up for grabs. Teams on the bubble will need to secure important wins to strengthen their resume. Each game becomes increasingly significant as the tournament approaches. Stay tuned for more updates on the NCAA Basketball Tournament field as teams jockey for position in the coming weeks.
For the latest bracket updates and Bubble Watch, visit the Bracketology hub. Be sure to check out the full field of 68 and see which teams are on the bubble as the tournament selection process heats up. Make sure to stay updated with the latest college basketball scores, takes, and predictions as the tournament draws near. Follow along with CBS Sports for all your college basketball news, analysis, and updates.
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