This NCAA Basketball weekend is filled with many in-state rivals who are trying to accomplish one of three things. The first may be that a team may have little to no chance of making the NCAA tournament but a win over their in-state rivalry would satisfy their fanbase and help build momentum going into next season.
The second may be that a victory over their in-state rival could greatly increase the possibility of a team being selected for this year’s NCAA tournament. The third and final possibility is that a win over their in-state rivalry may help increase the team’s likelihood of receiving a high seed in their upcoming conference tournament and in the NCAA tournament. Let’s take a look at the Saturday rivalry games this weekend.
Saturday’s rivalry game
Indiana vs. Purdue
Meeting: This will be the 132nd meeting between these two rivals who have faced off against one another.
All-time head-to-head record: Indiana has a one-game one-game lead over the Boilermakers heading into this game as the Hoosiers are 66-65 again Purdue heading into this game.
Last game against one another: Purdue defeated Indiana 81-69 on Jan. 14 of this year.
Head Coaches: Matt Painter for Purdue and Archie Miller for Indiana
Records: Purdue is 17-8 and Indiana is 12-13
The Game: Saturday at 2 PM EST as Purdue hosts Indiana
Prediction: Purdue 82 Indiana 77
USC vs. UCLA
Meeting: This will be the 175th meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: UCLA has a 68-game lead over USC heading into this game as the Bruins are 121-53 against the Trojans.
Last game against one another:Â USC defeated UCLA 66-48 on Feb. 6 of this year.
Head Coaches: Mick Cronin for UCLA and Andy Enfield for USC
Records:Â USC is 20-6 and UCLA is 17-7
The Game: Saturday at 4 PM EST
Prediction:Â UCLA 89 USC 85
Duke vs. North Carolina
Meeting: This will be the 186th meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: North Carolina has a 13-game lead over Duke heading into this game as the Tar Heels are 99-86 against the Blue Devils.
Last game against one another:Â North Carolina defeated Duke 91-87 on Feb. 6 of this year.
Head Coaches:  Mike Krzyzewski for Duke and Roy Williams for North Carolina
Records:Â North Carolina is 15-9 and Duke is 11-10
The Game: Saturday at 6 PM EST
Prediction:Â Duke 86 North Carolina 85 OT
Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State
Meeting: This will be the 76th meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: Stephen F. Austin has an 8 game lead over Sam Houston State heading into this game as the Lumberjacks are 41-33 against the Bearkats.
Last game against one another:Â Stephen F. Austin defeated Sam Houston State 78-68 on Jan. 31 of this year.
Head Coaches:Â Â Kyle Keller for Stephen F. Austin and Jason Hooten for Sam Houston State
Records: Stephen F. Austin is 15-5 and Sam Houston State is 19-7
The Game: Saturday at 6 PM EST
Prediction:Â Sam Houston State 81 Stephen F. Austin 79
Sunday’s Rivalry Games
Texas Tech vs. Baylor
Meeting: This will be the 138th meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: Texas Tech has a 19 game lead over Baylor heading into this game as the Red Raiders are 78-59 against the Bears.
Last game against one another:Â Baylor defeated Texas Tech 68-60 on Jan. 16 of this year.
Head Coaches: Scott Drew for Baylor and Chris Beard for Texas Tech
Records:Â Baylor is 20-1 and Texas Tech is 17-8
The Game: Sunday at 4 PM EST
Prediction:Â Texas Tech 79 Baylor 75
Michigan State vs. Michigan
Meeting: This will be the 133rd meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: Michigan State has a four-game lead over Michigan heading into this game as the Spartans are 68-64 against the Wolverines.
Last game against one another:Â Michigan defeated Michigan State 69-50 on Mar. 4 of this year.
Head Coaches: Juwan Howard for Michigan and Tom Izzo for Michigan State
Records:Â Michigan is 19-2 and Michigan State is 14-11
The Game: Sunday at 4:30 PM EST
Prediction:Â Michigan State 72 Michigan 68
Texas vs. TCU
Meeting: This will be the 120th meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: Texas has a 25 game lead over TCU heading into this game as the Longhorns are 72-47 against the Horned Frogs.
Last game against one another: Texas defeated TCU 70-55 on Feb. 13 of this year.
Head Coaches: Shaka Smart for Texas and Jamie Dixon for TCU
Records: Texas is 16-7 and TCU is 12-12
The Game: Sunday at 7 PM EST
Prediction:Â Texas 79 TCU 66
Oregon vs. Oregon State
Meeting: This will be the 207th meeting between these two historical in-state rivals.
All-time head-to-head record: Oregon State has an 18 game lead over Oregon heading into this game as the Beavers are 112-94 against the Ducks.
Last game against one another:Â Oregon State defeated Oregon 75-64 on Jan. 23 of this year.
Head Coaches: Dana Altman for Oregon and Wayne Tinkle for Oregon State
Records:Â Oregon is 18-5 and Oregon State is 14-11
The Game: Sunday at 8 PM EST
Prediction: Oregon 82 Oregon State 76
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