Overview

• Villanova narrowly escapes elimination with a critical win, keeping NCAA tournament hopes alive.
• Michigan State secures a key victory over Minnesota, bolstering its NCAA tournament resume.
• Cincinnati impresses with a dominant win over a short-handed Kansas, staying alive in the bubble conversation.
• Xavier faces a tough challenge against top-seeded UConn in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.
• Bubble teams across conferences battle for NCAA Tournament inclusion as Selection Sunday nears.