Iowa and Illinois boost NCAA Tournament hopes with key wins as Arizona and Colorado seek victories

thestar.com February 3, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Iowa and Illinois secured important wins, boosting their chances for the NCAA Tournament. Iowa defeated No. 4 USC, while Illinois won against No. 14 Maryland. Both victories enhance their tournament resumes. Arizona and Colorado are still seeking quality wins to improve their standings. Both teams are currently on the bubble, with NET ratings of 57 and 59, respectively. In the Ivy League, Columbia, Princeton, and Harvard are performing well, all ranked in the top 45 of NET ratings. They are competing for potential tournament spots and cannot afford any losses.


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