I was waiting to play this on word about Towson forward Charles Thompson, who averages 10.6 points and 6.7 rebounds and arguably is the team's most important all-around player. He tweaked an ankle on Sunday but is starting so we'll go ahead and back the regular-season co-champs to advance.

Towson has won and covered against Delaware this season at home and away. The Tigers come in hot, winning their last eight, and tied for first in the CAA, at 15-3. Delaware comes off a win against Drexel yesterday but lost its last two home games and failed to cover its previous three. In a do-or-die situation, Towson rides momentum and a better defense to cover.