OK, can't help but to admit some mild disappointment in the first half of Michigan State-Temple. I'd bet Owls coach Fran Dunphy would agree.

Temple stars Mark Tyndale and Dionte Christmas are a combined 1-for-8, and Christmas hasn't even scored. Michigan State's Drew Neitzel is 1-for-6 from the floor, and that basket came in the final minute.

Sparty is up 35-26 and has received baskets from nine players.

Not quite as fun as D.C., where the upset of the tournament might go down early on the first day (Georgia up 37-28 early in the second half).

--- Patrick Stevens