Tuori Sports Report

With a shorter slate of games today, we answered five submitted questions for the TSR Roundtable. Care to have us weigh in on something next week? Simply send us a message, and we will answer the question in next week's roundtable. 1-Which of the following Big Ten teams do you feel is most likely to miss the NCAA Tournament: Michigan, Ohio State, or Purdue? Nick--Ohio State--For sake of being different, the absence of DJ Carton is a huge blow for the Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament chances. His absence is warranted, and I hope that he is able to rejoin the team soon, but he is a major asset on this team. With a floundering resume in Big Ten play, they are going to need an upset win very soon. Sam- Michigan- The Wolverines just have too tough a remaining schedule to not drop at least a few more. Rutgers 2X(At MSG, at RAC) OSU 2x, MSU, road games at Purdue and Maryland. But I won’t be surprised if Michigan does get in. After all, they are the only team to beat Gonzaga this

TODAY’S GAMES 1. Illinois vs Minnesota (7:30, FS1) Nick: Minnesota—Minnesota needs this win, and Oturu uses his experience to work past Kofi Cockburn. Spartans everywhere rejoice! Sam: Illinois-- Love the matchup of Kofi and Oturu down low.This is one the Gophers could really use, but the Illini are on fire, so I can’t pick against them at home. Zach: Illinois- Great matchup down low. Illinois at home 2. Maryland vs Iowa (8:30, BTN) Nick: Iowa—Doubling down on Big Ten road teams, I think that Luka Garza bullies Jalen Smith down low, and the guards contain Anthony Cowan enough for Fran’s boys to pull it out. Sam: Maryland-- I was very tempted to pick Iowa here Zach: Maryland- Garza will get his own but I like the Terps in every other matchup on the floor 3. Washington vs Arizona (9:00, ESPN2) Nick: Arizona—Eventually they have to win their first conference game on the road. That night is tonight. Sam: Washington-- The Huskies have been falling apa

TODAY’S GAMES 1. Michigan State vs Northwestern (6:30, BTN) Nick: Michigan State--Michigan State gets this victory on their quest to win the Big Ten once again. It will be the perfect opportunity for Cassius Winston to get those points and assists up on his quest for the 2000/1000 club. It would be great for this game to get out of hand, so guys like Foster Loyer, Thomas Kithier and Julius Marble get some quality playing time. Sam: Michigan State--If the Spartans lose this game, Izzo might make them sleep at Breslin. Zach: Michigan State- If the Spartans lose this game, they need to quit the rest of the season. This Northwestern team is so bad and Michigan State is too good to lose a game like this at home. With that being said, it will probably be a close game, because, well, that’s just how it is with Michigan State  2. Seton Hall vs DePaul (6:30, FS1) Nick: Seton Hall--The Pirates' undefeated run in the Big East continues in this game, rather handily. This