Before fans and critics can eagerly view and digest the highly anticipated revealing of the March Madness Tournament bracket, there are still a plethora of conference tournament games to watch, which are still vital in deciding the makeup of the final NCAA Tournament bracket. Although most individuals will be more intrigued and apt to watch the Power Five Conference contests only, there are several just as important contests between Mid-Major Conference programs. Every year, there are at least a handful of vastly underrated programs that find a way to make a splash in the NCAA Tournament by taking down the blue blood programs of college basketball. While watching these lesser known teams before the start of March Madness may not guarantee a better overall bracket, it could be the crucial inside track needed to pick upsets with a better chance of success. For anyone that is deadly serious about excelling during March Madness, any and all of the games this week will provide the crucial film study needed for you to dominate your respective tournament pool this year.
Top 10 College Basketball Games For Week 18:
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1. BYU Cougars vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels (22)
Time: Monday, 11:30 PM E.T.
Location: Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV Channel: ESPN2
The underrated defense of the Cougars (23-9) will look to perform at a high level against the efficient shooters of Saint Mary’s (28-4).
2. Louisville Cardinals vs. Florida State Seminoles
Time: Wednesday, Noon E.T.
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
TV Channel: ESPN
The lengthy shooters of the Cardinals (19-12) will look to tenaciously overwhelm the physical rebounders of the Seminoles (20-10).
3. Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes
Time: Wednesday, 3:00 PM E.T.
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV Channel: Pac 12 Network
The relentless shooters of the Sun Devils (20-10) will attempt to make the most of their opportunities against the strong rebounders of the Buffaloes (16-14).
4. Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Time: Wednesday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri
TV Channel: ESPNU
The streaky offense of the Sooners (18-12) will attempt to outpace the prolific shooters of the Cowboys (18-13).
5. TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Time: Thursday, 12:30 PM E.T.
Location: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri
TV Channel: ESPNU
The dynamically dominant offense of the Horned Frogs (21-10) will look to penetrate through the resilient defense of the Wildcats (21-10).
6. Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Time: Thursday, 1:00 PM E.T.
Location: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
TV Channel: SEC Network
The inconsistent yet athletic Crimson Tide (17-14) will attempt to wear down the physical rebounders of the Aggies (20-11).
7. Providence Friars vs. Creighton Blue Jays
Time: Thursday, 2:30 PM E.T.
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
TV Channel: FS1
The scrappy rebounders of the Friars (19-12) will look to limit the opportunities of the high scoring Blue Jays (21-10).
8. San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
Time: Thursday, 5:30 PM E.T.
Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
The capable rebounders of the Aztecs (19-10) will attempt to stifle the efficient offense of the Bulldogs (21-10).
9. Baylor Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (18)
Time: Thursday, 9:00 PM E.T.
Location: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri
TV Channel: ESPNU
The lengthy athletes of the Bears (18-13) will attempt to slow down the high-flying offense of the Mountaineers (22-9).
10. Butler Bulldogs vs. Seton Hall Pirates
Time: Thursday, 9:30 PM E.T.
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
TV Channel: FS1
The fearless shooters of the Bulldogs (19-12) will look to overwhelm the relentless competitors of the Pirates (21-10).
Entire Schedule For College Basketball Week 18
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