Remember, it’s not the destination, but the journey, so

even though we’re pretty certain the Queens of the 12s will be Baylor and Stanford, it’s interesting to see who else is trying to make some noise.

Thanks to senior guard Tameka McKelton, the Rattlers slithered by MD-ES, 50-48 to move into the semis of the MEAC tourney.

Watch out! Central Michigan (19-14, 8-8 MAC) is on a roll: they take down Miami (OH) (21-9, 11-5), 78-64, and earn a place in the semis. You can watch them take on Bowling Green today.

In a battle of the Arizonas, the Wildcats couldn’t build on their upset of UCLA, and fell to Arizona State, 68-53.

Washington State had no problem pulling the upset and popping USC’s NCAA bubble: the Cougars take down the Trojans, 69-55. It’s the first time WSU has made it to the Championship semis. They’ll face Cal (who beat them by 5 last time).

In the battle of the Montanas, it’s the Bobcats who move into the semis of the Big Sky tourney, 68-59.

Keep your eye on Sacramento State (13-17, 7-9 Big Sky) next year — they’ve stunk in the past, but they’re improving. AND, they upset Eastern Washington (16-14, 10-6), 71-61, and are in the semis.

You know? I’m thinking I’ve not given Utah State the attention a 20-8 regular season deserved (of course, I may have just given them the kiss of death, but, hey, dem’s da breaks.).

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Yesterday’s games involving

ranked teams were pretty straight forward unless, of course, you’re intrigued by a ton of turnovers or a team in a tailspin with a cranky coach.

Bowling Green made a (12-3) MAC statement by stomping Kent State, 80-59.

American moved to 10-4 in the Patriot by disposing of (Beth Mowins’) Leopards, but Navy matched them with their 75-59 victory over Colgate, and earned the #1 seed.

Stony Brook surprised the heck out of Binghamton, 54-37.

Toledo (13-2 MAC) followed suit by being surprised by Northern Illinois (6-9)

Coast Carolina lost by 20 to Liberty, which is now 12-1 in the Big South.

Centenary finally won a game!!!

Sacramento State won a game in the Big Sky!

Down 16, BYU moved to 13-1 in the MWC with a 56-52 win over San Diego State.

There goes Hampton, now 14-1 in the MEAC.

Spoon and her Techsters are still undefeated in the WAC.

Gonzaga (yah, they’re ranked, but quietly) is 14-0 in the WCC.

That’s three losses in their last four games for USC.

The Bulldogs beat the Crimson, but the Tigers still rule the Ivy League.

Chicago State lost their first Great West game courtesy of South Dakota.

Portland State roared back from a 10-pt halftime deficit to take down Montana State. Both teams are now 10-4 in the Big Sky, but it’s Northern Colorado in the top spot, on the verge of winning their first regular season title.

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