SEC Tournament: Surviving Quarterfinals for NCAA Bids

0:00On March 22nd, Ole Miss pulled off a nail-biter against Georgia in the SEC Tournament, winning 76-72 after blowing a big half-time. Lead. The Rebels jumped out to a 14-point advantage at the break and pushed it to 23 midway through the second half, but Georgia nearly tied. It lay before free throws sealed the deal. Coach Chris Beard had promised his team-stake dinner at Hall's chop-house if they advanced, and they held on to play second-seated Alabama at 6 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile, Oklahoma dominated Texas A&M with an 83-63 route, grabbing 15 more rebounds and leading by 22 at half-time. That sets up a crucial quarter-final clash with Arkansas at 8.30 p.m. Friday, where the sooners need to contain freshman star, Darius A. Cove. Junior, after he dropped 21 on them back in January, Kentucky stayed steady with a 78-72 win over Missouri, earning a noon Friday showdown with top-seated Florida.

1:02The Wildcats are locked into the NCAA tournament, but could climb seed lines with the Gators upset, especially after Florida swept them twice this season. Tennessee crushed Auburn's Vubble hopes, 72-62, thanks to freshman Nate immense 27 points offsetting Auburn's top score. The Valls now face in-state rival Vanderbilt at 2.30 p.m. Friday. All eyes turned to Friday's quarter-finals in Nashville, where these survivors chase tournament glory and precious NCAA bids, one-tens match-up at a time.