The South region features a matchup between #10 New Mexico Lobos and the #7 Marquette Golden Eagles. The New Mexico Lobos finished the season at 26-7 overall and 17-3 in the M.W.. The #7 Marquette Golden Eagles went 23-10 overall and 13-7 in the Big East. New Mexico had a four game winning streak snapped by Boise State last time out. The Lobos are putting up 80.0 points per game, on 45.3% shooting from the field and 34.1% from deep. Marquette struggled down the stretch going 5-7 over the last 12. They started the season 15-2. The Golden Eagles are putting up 76.9 points per game, on 44.5% shooting from the field and 32.5% from deep. This matchup features two of the better guards in the country. New Mexico is not a one man team as they have three additional double-digit scorers in their lineup. The Lobos should also have a rebounding advantage as well. Take the points with New Mexico and they could win this one outright.

Play on New Mexico. This is a 3% play.