Although most local programs have been eliminated from contending for their conference titles, one is still fighting for an automatic March Madness berth. North Texas is set to face UAB in the American Athletic Conference tournament semis, hoping to clinch a spot in Sunday’s championship game.

In the ACC, North Carolina nearly took out top-ranked Duke in Friday night's tournament semifinals, but lost for a third time this season to its bitter rival. The Tar Heels' chances of playing in the NCAA Tournament have faded, according to various bracketologists. But more on that in a moment.