College basketball season is cranking up. I'm rather excited that there are still three undefeated teams remaining at this juncture of the season. There is #1 Syracuse (19-0, 6-0 Big East), #3 Baylor (17-0, 4-0 Big 12) and #12 Murray State (18-0, 6-0 Ohio Valley). Of the three, I think Murray State easily has the best chance at finishing the regular season unbeaten. That's simply because their schedule is the easiest of the three. The Ohio Valley is hardly the Big East or the Big 12.
Tonight is one of the bigger games of the season to date. Baylor is on the road at #7 Kansas (14-3, 4-0 Big 12), playing in Allen Fieldhouse, which is traditionally one of the toughest places to play in the country. I think the Jayhawks end up taking this one, ending the Bears' perfect season. Even if Baylor does end up winning this one, their schedule still contains a number of significant hurdles.
Syracuse looks more equipped to make a longer run, but I don't see them making it through the Big East unscathed, even if the league isn't as tough as usual this year. Frankly, I don't see Murray State finishing unbeaten either, as the Racers have already had a number of close calls. But it sure would be a lot of fun if they entered the NCAA Tournament without a loss. Anyway, I'm getting ready to watch Kansas and Baylor on ESPN in a few minutes.
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