Here we go! The big boys are in full tournament swing now! Let's take a look at our matchups for today.
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE
Quarterfinals; Atlanta, GA
Season Series: UNC 2-0
TV: ESPN 2
Robby's pick: UNC. Heels just too good for the 'Pins.
2pm -- North Carolina State Wolfpack (21-11, 9-7) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (22-8, 9-7)
Season Series: UVA 1-0
TV: None
Robby's pick: NCSU. Haven't seen enough from the 'Hoos to convince me they're not upset prone. I've been much more impressed with the Pack down the stretch.
7pm -- Virginia Tech Hokies (16-16, 4-12) vs. #6 Duke Blue Devils (26-5, 13-3)
Season Series: Duke 2-0
TV: ESPN 2
Robby's pick: Duke. I know they want another shot at UNC, and the Hokies won't pull off a second straight upset in Atlanta.
9pm -- Miami Hurricanes (19-11, 9-7) vs. #17 Florida State Seminoles (21-9, 12-4)
Season Series: Miami 1-0
TV: ESPN 2
Robby's pick: Miami. 'Noles are hit and miss. Look for a hungry Miami team to get off the bubble tonight.
BIG EAST CONFERENCE
Semifinals; New York City, NY
7pm -- Cincinnati Bearcats (23-9, 12-6) vs. #2 Syracuse Orange (31-1, 17-1)
Season Series: 'Cuse 1-0
TV: ESPN
Robby's pick: Syracuse. Fab Melo and company are not going to fall asleep at the wheel.
9pm -- Louisville Cardinals (24-9, 10-8) vs. #23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (22-10, 13-5)
Season Series: ND 1-0
TV: None
Robby's pick: Louisville. They've won me over. Cards look good behind Silva.
BIG TEN CONFERENCE
Quarterfinals; Indianapolis, IN
12pm -- Iowa Hawkeyes (17-15, 8-10) vs. #8 Michigan State Spartans (24-7, 13-5)
Season Series: ESPN
TV: ESPN
Robby's pick: Michigan State. Sparty should have no problem putting down any upset attempt here.
2pm -- #15 Indiana Hoosiers (25-7, 11-7) vs. #12 Wisconsin Badgers (23-8, 12-6)
Season Series: Wisconsin 1-0
TV: ESPN
Robby's pick: Indiana. This will be the most unwatchable game of the ENTIRE weekend.
6:30 pm -- Minnesota Gophers (19-13, 6-12) vs. #13 Michigan Wolverines (23-8, 13-5)
Season Series: Michigan 1-0
TV: BTN
Robby's pick: Minnesota. The upset bug will hit the Wolverines in Indy.
8:30 pm -- Purdue Boilermakers (21-11, 10-8) vs. #7 Ohio State Buckeyes (25-6, 13-5)
Season Series: Ohio State 1-0
TV: BTN
Robby's pick: Ohio State. Jared Sullinger & Co. will get it done.
BIG XII CONFERENCE
Semifinals; Kansas City, MO
7:30 pm -- #11 Baylor Bears (26-6, 12-6) vs. #3 Kansas Jayhawks (27-5, 16-2)
Season Series: KU 2-0
TV: ESPN U
Robby's pick: Kansas. The Jayhawks have absolutely manhandled the Bears in both games this year.
10 pm -- Texas Longhorns (20-12, 9-9) vs. #5 Missouri Tigers (28-4, 14-4)
Season Series: MU 2-0
TV: ESPN U
Robby's pick: Texas. The Tigers may be looking forward to a potential game with KU and lose focus. Texas looked as good as ever last night vs. Iowa State.
PAC-12 CONFERENCE
Semifinals; Los Angeles, CA
9 pm -- Oregon State Beavers (19-13, 7-11) vs. Arizona Wildcats (22-10, 12-6)
Season Series: UA 1-0
TV: FSN
Robby's pick: Arizona. Oregon State's looking for it's third straight upset this week. Luck has to run out eventually for the Beavers.
11:30 pm -- Colorado Buffaloes (21-11, 11-7) vs. California Golden Bears (24-8, 13-5)
Season Series: Tied 1-1
TV: FSN
Robby's pick: Colorado. They are playing out of their minds of late.
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
Quarterfinals; New Orleans, LA
1pm -- LSU Tigers (18-13, 7-9) vs. #1 Kentucky Wildcats (30-1, 16-0)
Season Series: UK 1-0
TV: ESPN U
Robby's pick: Kentucky. This team make the Final Four. No doubt.
3pm -- Alabama Crimson Tide (21-10, 9-7) vs. #19 Florida Gators (22-9, 10-6)
Season Series: Florida 1-0
TV: ESPN U
Robby's pick: Alabama. Florida's injuries help the Tide roll. I know what I did there.
7:30pm -- Ole Miss Rebels (19-12, 8-8) vs. Tennessee (18-13, 10-6)
Season Series: UT 1-0
TV: SEC Network
Robby's pick: Tennessee. Rebels run out of time to make a tourney run.
10pm -- Georgia Bulldogs (15-16, 5-11) vs. Vanderbilt (21-10, 10-6)
Season Series: Vanderbilt 2-0
TV: SEC Network
Robby's pick: Vandy. This isn't 2008, Georgia. Go away.
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