March Madness 2025: Drake, High Point, and Lipscomb Secure Automatic Bids to the NCAA Tournament
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Conference Tournament Updates
The 2025 March Madness tournament is in full swing, with several teams vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Drake, High Point, and Lipscomb have already secured their automatic bids, while other teams are still fighting for a chance to join them.
- Drake defeated Bradley 63-48 in the MVC Tournament championship game to earn the conference's automatic bid.
- High Point erased a 15-point second-half deficit to defeat Winthrop 81-69 in the Big South Tournament championship game, securing their first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament appearance.
- Lipscomb won the ASUN Tournament title with a 76-65 victory over North Alabama, claiming the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Expert Analysis and Picks
ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Myron Medcalf, Joe Lunardi, and Neil Paine have shared their expert analysis and picks for the conference tournaments. Some of the notable picks include: * Borzello: Drake to win the MVC Tournament * Medcalf: High Point to win the Big South Tournament * Lunardi: Lipscomb to win the ASUN Tournament * Paine: UC San Diego to win the Big West Tournament
Conference Tournament Schedules and Scores
The conference tournament schedules and scores are as follows: * MVC Tournament: Drake won the championship game * Big South Tournament: High Point won the championship game * ASUN Tournament: Lipscomb won the championship game * Summit League Tournament: Omaha won the championship game * Other conference tournaments are still ongoing, with schedules and scores available on the NCAA website.
Insider Perspectives
Coaches and players are sharing their thoughts on the conference tournaments and the road to the NCAA Tournament. Some notable quotes include: * "We're excited to be back in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year." - Drake coach Ben McCollum * "This is a dream come true for our program." - High Point coach Alan Huss * "We're looking forward to the challenge of playing in the NCAA Tournament." - Lipscomb coach Lennie Acuff
What's Next
The NCAA Tournament selection committee will announce the full bracket on Selection Sunday, with the tournament kicking off on March 12. Stay tuned for more updates, analysis, and expert picks as the march to the Final Four continues.
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