We finally chased down a score from earlier in the day (UConn beat Northwestern, 10-1) and that briefly made the tally 12 wins for the Big Ten and eight for the BIG EAST, but Michigan held off St. John's, 4-2, to deliver the clinching 13th win for the Big Ten.
The Big Ten could sweep the final three games, as Illinois is up big on West Virginia (14-7, in the 6th) while Indiana is four outs away from beating USF (9-7) and Purdue is tied with Notre Dame in the top of the 8th (ND just tied it up and has the go-ahead run on base).
Perusing the tournament stats from earlier in the day, it was interesting to note that the BIG EAST held significant head-to-head statistical advantage vs. the Big Ten in batting avg. (.327-.283), ERA (4.55-6.35) and runs scored (120-88). The Big Ten did field at a better pct. over the first two days (.969-.951), but they also allowed more unearned runs (23-18).
Essentially, the BIG EAST turned in more of the blowout vicories while the Big Ten performed better in the clutch, winning several close decisions.
Even with today's scores factored in, the BIG EAST still is outscoring the Big Ten (158-138) in the 24 head-to-head games over the past three days.
BIG EAST teams were in position to win/tie the game in the 9th inning of all four losses today (Cincinnati vs. Ohio State, Georgetown vs. Iowa, Seton Hall vs. Penn State, and St. John's vs. Michigan) ... while USF currently has the tying runs on base in the bottom of the 9th vs. Indiana.
The Big Ten could sweep the final three games, as Illinois is up big on West Virginia (14-7, in the 6th) while Indiana is four outs away from beating USF (9-7) and Purdue is tied with Notre Dame in the top of the 8th (ND just tied it up and has the go-ahead run on base).
Perusing the tournament stats from earlier in the day, it was interesting to note that the BIG EAST held significant head-to-head statistical advantage vs. the Big Ten in batting avg. (.327-.283), ERA (4.55-6.35) and runs scored (120-88). The Big Ten did field at a better pct. over the first two days (.969-.951), but they also allowed more unearned runs (23-18).
Essentially, the BIG EAST turned in more of the blowout vicories while the Big Ten performed better in the clutch, winning several close decisions.
Even with today's scores factored in, the BIG EAST still is outscoring the Big Ten (158-138) in the 24 head-to-head games over the past three days.
BIG EAST teams were in position to win/tie the game in the 9th inning of all four losses today (Cincinnati vs. Ohio State, Georgetown vs. Iowa, Seton Hall vs. Penn State, and St. John's vs. Michigan) ... while USF currently has the tying runs on base in the bottom of the 9th vs. Indiana.
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