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NCAA Basketball: Dominant LSU, Anthony’s return and more weekly takeaways

By Brian Rauf

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 01: Cole Anthony #2 talks with head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game against the Boston College Eaglesat the Dean Smith Center on February 01, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 01: Cole Anthony #2 talks with head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game against the Boston College Eaglesat the Dean Smith Center on February 01, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – FEBRUARY 25: Elijah Joiner #3 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – FEBRUARY 25: Elijah Joiner #3 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

7) Tulsa is the team to beat in the American

Raise your hand if you thought Tulsa would be in first place in the American on Super Bowl Sunday.

If you’re raising your hand, you’re a liar! A bold-faced liar.

The Golden Hurricane have been, well, golden (thank you, thank you, I’ll see myself out) since conference play started, going 7-1 with wins over each of the projected top three teams in the AAC in Houston, Memphis (by 40!), and Wichita State, which came in thrilling fashion.

They’ve won on the back of their defense, as they’ve held four of their last five opponents below 55 points. As a result, they’re all alone in first place with a half-game lead over Houston and Cincinnati, and they only have three games left against teams with winning records in conference play. Everything sets up for them to win the AAC’s regular-season title if they continue to take care of business.

Yet, despite being in control in the American, Tulsa is still a bubble team. They don’t have a Quad 1 win, are just 4-4 in games against Quad 1-2 opponents, and have a Quad 4 loss (home vs. Arkansas State).

Tulsa has needed this run, and they’ve gotten it. If they continue to play at this level, their NCAA Tournament status won’t be a question.

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