The Knights’ victory resulted in Jacksonville State — a team which was defeated in the tournament semifinals — advancing to the NCAA tournament. Two years ago, Merrimack won both the Northeast Conference’s regular season and tournament titles.

As is, the SEC looks solid with 12 bids, which would beat the Big East record of 11 set in 2011. Arkansas locked itself in — and sent warning signals that this has become a dangerous team — with wins at Vanderbilt and in thrilling fashion over Mississippi State. Georgia won at South Carolina, then outlasted Vanderbilt on Saturday at home.

UNC's loss to Duke Saturday means a fresh start for the ACC Tournament. Hear what Hubert Davis, Ian Jackson and Drake Powell had to say.