Michigan State lost to James Madison 79-76 in overtime on the opening night of the college basketball season. The Dukes were ranked #136 in KenPom at the time. UNC Greensboro was #127 when they won at Arkansas on Friday night. #276 Bryant knocked off Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Missouri isn’t on the level of those teams, but they lost to previously 0-5 Jackson State, which was ranked #308.
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks came to Rupp Arena ranked #121 in KenPom and nearly knocked off the Kentucky Wildcats. However, Tre Mitchell knocked in two massive pick-and-pop three-point shots in overtime to outlast the Hawks 96-88.