Three decades ago, the top-ranked American team was highly flexible.
The top-ranked team in the country was playing on its home court before a frenzied, full house today.
All the other top-ranked teams won, and continued play in the round of 32 today.
The one exception would be if the two top-ranked teams came from the same conference.
The Wildcats were the top-ranked team in the nation with a record of 25-0.
Most other games among top-ranked teams went according to form.
Arizona became the third straight top-ranked team to lose in its first week as No. 1.
Oh yeah, and Nebraska was the top-ranked team in the nation.
The winner plays in a 5-game final series against the top-ranked team.
For the first time since 1996, both of the two top-ranked teams lose on the same day.