Thrilling College Basketball Conference Championships Wrap Up Before March Madness

College basketball enthusiasts have eagerly awaited this day, and it’s finally here.

Before headlines are swamped with Selection Sunday and the frenzy of March Madness, five conference tournaments needed to conclude.

In the highlight matchup of the Big Ten championship, Michigan emerged victorious with a 59-53 win following a tense standoff against Wisconsin. The game unfolded as a gritty defensive struggle in the first half, with the Badgers bursting ahead to an 11-point advantage midway through the second half. However, Michigan rose to the occasion, executing crucial runs to narrowly fend off Wisconsin’s challenge.

Florida took control in the SEC championship game against Tennessee, claiming an 86-77 victory in a contest that wasn’t as close as it seemed. Despite a short-lived surge from Tennessee in the second half, the Gators remained dominant throughout and distanced themselves effectively.

Elsewhere, Yale secured the Ivy League’s automatic slot by overcoming Cornell, while VCU triumphed over Georgia Mason to claim the Atlantic 10 title. Memphis also delivered a strong performance, dispatching UAB to clinch the AAC tournament championship.