BYU and Iowa State clashed in the Big 12 quarterfinals, while Texas improved NCAA Tournament chances with a key win.

The Big 12 basketball tournament quarterfinals featured a thrilling matchup between BYU and Iowa State. This highly anticipated game saw BYU coming off a recent double-overtime victory against Iowa State just ten days prior. However, the Cyclones faced challenges as Keshon Gilbert was ruled out due to a muscle strain, and Tamin Lipsey`s status was questionable with a groin strain. The game tipped off at 11:30 a.m. CT on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

In another exciting quarterfinal, Colorado, fresh off an upset against West Virginia, faced top-seeded Houston at 2 p.m. CT. The evening slate included Texas Tech battling Baylor at 6 p.m. CT, followed by Arizona taking on Kansas at 8:30 p.m. CT.

In related college basketball news, Texas has gained momentum in NCAA Tournament projections after a dramatic double-overtime win over Texas A&M, marking their second Quad 1 victory of the week. This puts Texas in contention for a coveted NCAA Tournament spot, competing against other bubble teams like North Carolina and Xavier.

The SEC Tournament also kicked off, with top-seeded Auburn set to face Ole Miss in the quarterfinals on Friday at Noon CT at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Meanwhile, USC faced a setback against Purdue in the Big Ten tournament, with the Boilermakers advancing to the quarterfinals against Michigan. For more updates, visit College Basketball News and NCAA Tournament Updates.

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