There's no need to panic. I lost on the first day of the Big East Tournament last year, too.
Connecticut (pick ’em) over West Virginia: Riding the Huskies has worked pretty well in the past, so let’s see how long they can carry us again. UConn has won two straight for the first time in nearly two months, since the return of coach Jim Calhoun, and had a 64-57 home win over the Mountaineers in their only meeting this season. Kevin Jones presents a big challenge, but he is no Kemba Walker. His singular impact will not be enough to produce a win over the deeper Huskies, looking to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Georgetown (-2) over Pittsburgh: The Panthers showed no reason to jump on their bandwagon. In their past eight games, Pitt’s only two wins came against St. John’s. The Red Storm barely shot over 33 percent and still had several opportunities to climb back in yesterday’s game. Georgetown, with a superior defense and the ability to play more than six players, won’t miss its chance when it comes.
LIU Brooklyn (+1) over Robert Morris: The Blackbirds will become the first local team to receive their ticket to the Big Dance by winning their second straight Northeast Conference championship, in a rematch of last year’s title game. The crowd was overwhelming in last year’s battle and will be again, as LIU’s 26 straight home wins is the second-longest streak in the nation. Despite a road loss at the Colonials on Jan. 26, the Blackbirds’ fast-paced attack won’t be able to be held down again.
Record: 1-2
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