1/24 Games Rundown:

Southern Illinois's win over Creighton tonight is a big feather in their cap, as they try to add to their at large resume. Creighton has performed very admirably after the loss of star Nate Funk against DePaul, and this loss does not damage their strong resume.

Kentucky continues to look real solid with Randolph Morris back in the fold. While many people had a good laugh when they brought in a sports psychologist, the results since then cannot be questioned, as Tubby Smith appears to have his Cats back on track.

Wake Forest's dwindling at large hopes may have taken a knockout blow, losing at home to an average Florida State team. On the same note, Winthrop's last hopes for at large bid just flew the coop, losing at home to Coastal Carolina. It will be a one way trip to NIT if they don't win the Big South tournament.

Georgetown continues to come on like gangbusters, winning at ND. This despite a terribly dumb foul that allowed Colin Falls tie the game with a second to go after hitting what appeared to be a meaningless three, and take it to overtime. However. the Hoyas proved to be resilient, and now sit at a very pretty 4-2 in Big East.

Iowa continues to strengthen its case to make it back to Big Dance, winning a key home tilt versus the Hoosiers. At 4-2 now in Big Ten, the Hawkeyes, with their sparkling RPI and a third real quality victory, would have to take a hard fall not to make the tourney. In the tough Carver-Hawkeye environment, the Hoosiers have nothing to be ashamed about in losing. However, we almost got to see the hilarity of another Mike Davis blow-up.

Finally, right as they trying to force their way into the at-large discussion, the Miami Hurricanes have now dropped two straight, getting drubbed in Charlottesville tonight, 71-51. Now at 3-3 in ACC, with a very sub-par non-conference performance, the Canes better turn it around in a hurry if they want to return to the Big Dance for first time since 2002.