Jason Cowans maintained sole possession of first place in the men's NCAA Pool with a 7-for-8 day -- his only mistake being one that was guaranteed on the tournament's first day, as he had Illinois going to the Sweet 16 -- but eight contestants are nipping at his heels, just 3 points back, after 8-for-8 days. Standings here.

Cowans is guaranteed to get at least two games wrong tomorrow, as he has Wake Forest and Florida State going to the Sweet 16.

Meanwhile, in the women's pool, Matt Wiser, Rachel Wetherill, Justin Vale, Brendan Loy (hey, that's me!), Dan Dinunzio and Tyler Condon are in a six-way tie for first after a 15-for-16 day.

There were three upsets in Saturday's first-round action, by #10 San Diego State, #11 Mississippi State and #12 Gonzaga. Loy and Vale predicted all three.

Last but not least (OK, maybe least), Dave Whelan leads the NIT Pool.