Is it fate – coincidence – madness. Last night, the Big 10 co-champion Purdue got out to a quick lead against one of the top SEC teams in Tennessee at halftime 40-28.

So, after one half of play, the other Big 10 co-champion Michigan State got out to a quick lead against one of the top SEC teams in LSU. After 20 minutes of play, the Spartans have a 40-28 lead.

If that game ends up anywhere close to the second half of Thursday’s game, we are all in for a treat.

Meanwhile, the track meet between North Carolina and Auburn is moving fast – with the Tar Heels hanging onto a 2 point lead.