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March 29th, 7:15 PM, CBS TV:
#12 Oregon State Beavers vs #2 Houston Cougars:
Oregon State was picked to finish last in the PAC-12 this season. They have exceeded all expectation by making it to the Elite 8. Oregon State’s win marks the first time the program has advanced to the Elite Eight since 1982 and it ties for the lowest seed ever to make it to the Elite Eight, joining Missouri, which did it in 2002. Ethan Thomas paces the Beavers scoring 15.8 points per game. Oregon has won 9 of their last 10 games. Houston defeated a good Syracuse Orangemen team, 64-46. Houston’s Quentin Grimes is averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds per game. He can shoot from long range and take the ball to the basket off the dribble. Justin Gorman has 13 points and 10 rebounds against Syracuse and Dejon Jarreau had 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
Prediction:
Houston’s experience, talent and coaching should be enough to win a close, low scoring, game.
Cougars 64- Beavers 59.
March 29th, 9:57 PM, CBS TV.
# 3 Arkansas Razorbacks vs #1 Baylor Bears:
The Arkansas Razor backs enter the Elite 8 after defeating #15 Oral Roberts 72-70. Arkansas is led by Moses Moody who averages 17 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. They are a good rebounding team, they ranked 13th in the country, averaging 36.8 rebounds per contest. This team has to create extra scoring opportunities because they are only shooting 33% from three-point range. Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears have been one of the best teams in the NCAA all season long. Baylor has a well-balanced scoring attack they have 5 players who average over 8 points per contest. Davion Mitchell, Jared Butler, and MaCio Teague (spelled with a capital C) could be the best trio of guards in the country. They are averaging 46 points combined per game and they are #1 in the country, shooting 40.8% from three-point range.
Prediction:
Baylor defeated Villanova but shot 3 for 19 from three- point range. They won despite being ice cold from long range. Arkansas will hang tough for 20-25 minutes, but Baylor’s offense will be too much in the 2nd half.
Baylor gets to the Final Four winning, 81-67
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