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First Round/Midwest Region
Texas Tech vs Akron
12Akron
WinnerHigh Confidence
UPSET| Texas Tech | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #5 | #12 |
| Record | 21-11 | 27-5 |
| Region | Midwest | Midwest |
The best upset pick on the board. Texas Tech lost JT Toppin to a torn ACL — their best player who was putting up 31 points and 13 rebounds before going down. They've lost 3 straight. Akron has won 19 of 20 with a 10-game active win streak. Most popular 12-upset pick (22.8% of bracket users).
Key Factors
- Toppin torn ACL - best player out
- Texas Tech lost 3 straight
- Akron won 19 of 20
- Most popular 12-upset pick