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Bracketology: Updated Bubble Watch and another mailbag

By Lukas Harkins

Feb 4, 2017; Omaha, NE, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) and forward RaShid Gaston (35) celebrate the win against the Creighton Bluejays at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Xavier defeated Creighton 82-80. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Omaha, NE, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) and forward RaShid Gaston (35) celebrate the win against the Creighton Bluejays at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Xavier defeated Creighton 82-80. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2017; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Commonwealth Rams guard JeQuan Lewis (1) claps on the court prior to the Rams' game against the Dayton Flyers at Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Rams won 73-68. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Commonwealth Rams guard JeQuan Lewis (1) claps on the court prior to the Rams’ game against the Dayton Flyers at Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Rams won 73-68. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlantic 10

Lead-Pipe Lock: None.

Some Perspiration: Dayton

Better Double-Up on the Deodorant: VCU, Rhode Island

Dayton Flyers, 18-5 (9-2): Since last week, Dayton did exactly what was asked of them by winning both of their games. Now 9-2 in conference play, things are looking up for the Flyers, who are staring at an eight seed in our most recent bracket. As was mentioned in last week’s edition, the VCU-Dayton game later in the season could have huge A-10 tournament seeding implications as well as an impact on the NCAA Tournament. However, do not overlook Dayton-URI.

Quality wins: vs. Rhode Island

Bad losses: vs. Nebraska, @ Massachusetts

Missed opportunities: vs. Saint Mary’s, vs. Northwestern, @ VCU

Up next:  @ Rhode Island (2/10), @ Saint Louis (2/14)

VCU Rams, 18-5 (8-2): The Rams might have been closer to the cutline a few weeks ago, but now VCU has a little bit more leeway in terms of making the tournament. VCU is running on a four-game winning streak and should be able to extend that streak to nine before taking on Rhode Island and Dayton in back-to-back road games towards the end of the year.

Quality wins: vs. Middle Tennessee, vs. Dayton

Bad losses: @ Davidson, @ Fordham

Missed opportunities: vs. Baylor, vs. Illinois, vs. Georgia Tech

Up next: @ George Washington (2/8), vs. Davidson (2/11)

Rhode Island Rams, 16-7 (8-3): Despite taking their time in closing it out, Rhode Island was able to defeat UMass on Tuesday night to go 2-0 on the week. Still working to get into the tournament, as they are currently out, the Rams will need some help from the teams surrounding them as well as taking advantage of the winnable games on the schedule. Their home matchup with Dayton will mean a lot, as it could be the difference between them getting in or out on Selection Sunday.

Quality wins: vs. Cincinnati

Bad losses: @ Richmond, vs. La Salle, @ Providence

Missed opportunities: vs. Duke, @ Valparaiso, @ Houston, @ Dayton

Up next: vs. Dayton (2/10), vs. Fordham (2/15)

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