College Basketball Bubble Teams Face Pivotal Wins and Losses Ahead of March Madness

Key victories and defeats in the final weekend of regular-season play reshape NCAA Tournament prospects for bubble teams.

North Carolina's NCAA Tournament hopes were dealt a major blow after a late-game collapse led to a loss against rival Duke, leaving their chances dependent on an improbable ACC tournament run.
Indiana boosted its tournament prospects with a comeback win over Ohio State, securing a critical Quad 2 victory and avoiding bad losses, positioning them well for the Big Ten tournament.
Oklahoma revived its March Madness hopes with two crucial Quad 1 wins, including a statement victory over Texas, but still faces a challenging path in the SEC tournament.
Arkansas strengthened its case for a tournament spot by earning two key wins after a prior setback, but must continue performing in the SEC tournament to solidify its position.
Ohio State, Texas, and Boise State suffered damaging losses that jeopardize their tournament chances, leaving them with must-win scenarios in their respective conference tournaments.