Things are a little clearer for several Bubble Watch teams after Saturday's action, as teams like UAB, UConn and Rhode Island didn't grab crucial wins, but Ole Miss, San Diego State and USF did.
Team statuses based on my Saturday update.
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Three of these four teams were in action Saturday, but only San Diego State improved their chances.
Massachusetts 69, Rhode Island 67 (recap): The Rams simply could not afford to lose to a team of UMass' level this late.
San Diego State 61, Air Force 42 (recap): The Aztecs picked up an easy road win to close the regular season. You can read more about this one at our Mountain West Connection blog.
UTEP 52, UAB 50 (recap): The Blazers were in control for most of this one, but the Miners came through in the end at home.
USF improved its standing by toppling UConn. In the SEC, Mississippi State may be the SEC West champion, but their in-state rival may be in better position right now.
South Florida 75, Connecticut 68 (recap): The Bulls helped themselves out and wrecked the Huskies' chances in a two-hour span.
Mississippi 68, Arkansas 66 (recap): The Rebels aren't blowing opponents out right now, but they aren't losing either.
Tennessee 75, Mississippi State 59 (recap): The Volunteers got out to a 17-0 lead in Starkville, and the Bulldogs simply never recovered.
Arizona State, Memphis and Washington had good days, but the door is now closed to Dayton.
Memphis 75, Tulsa 53 (recap): The Tigers finished the Conference USA season strong, but that may not ultimately mean much because of their non-conference resume.
Arizona State 56, UCLA 46 (recap): The Sun Devils won again, meaning there is still hope for the Pac-10 to get two bids.
St. Louis 71, Dayton 66 (recap): An 8-8 Atlantic 10 record won't cut it for the Flyers. Three weeks ago, things may have been a different story.
Washington 82, Oregon State 70 (recap): The Huskies swept the Beavers to finish third in the Pac-10. They'll meet Craig Robinson's team again in Los Angeles Thursday.
Richmond 89, Charlotte 84 (recap): This loss was a fatal one for the 49ers.
Georgetown 74, Cincinnati 47 (recap): See above, just replace "Bearcats" with "49ers."
Seton Hall 92, Providence 80 (recap): Thanks to all of the carnage around them, the Pirates made a big jump with this win.
Old Dominion 86, Towson 56 (recap): The Monarchs advanced to the CAA semifinals on Sunday to keep their auto bid hopes alive.
Oklahoma State 74, Nebraska 55 (recap): The Cowboys handled the Cornhuskers to move themselves into better position.
Louisville 78, Syracuse 68 (recap): The Cardinals closed Freedom Hall with a potentially Tournament-clinching win.
Notre Dame 63, Marquette 60 (recap): The Irish solidified their spot, while Golden Eagle fans have to worry a bit.
Northern Iowa 57, Bradley 40 (Missouri Valley Semifinal) (recap): The Panthers can claim the Missouri Valley auto bid wit a win over Wichita State Sunday afternoon.
Virginia Tech Georgia Tech (recap): The Hokies picked up a huge win, while the Yellow Jackets are in big trouble.
Siena 78, Manhattan 61 (Metro Atlantic Quarterfinal) (recap): The Saints won a chippy affair to move to the MAAC semifinals.
California 71, Stanford 61 (recap): It wasn't pretty, but the Golden Bears finished the regular season with a win over their archrivals.
Utah State 81, New Mexico State 63 (recap): Utah State grabbed a resounding win, heading into the WAC Tournament in Reno.
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