21.   The victory was the first by an SWC team against a nationally ranked non-conference opponent this season.

22.   To Missouri, this was so much more than the first victory over a ranked opponent this season.

23.   UCLA received the top ranking in the bowl poll Monday despite a steady stream of criticism from past and future opponents this season.

24.   Who better than their opponents this season?

25.   While the Devils played with inspiration in their first game against a division opponent this season, the Penguins were listless.

26.   Notre Dame has lacked an ability to finish off opponents all season.

27.   Tennessee guard Will Ofenheusle has been accused of dirty play by a second opponent this season and could face disciplinary action from the Southeastern Conference.

28.   The game was the first for the Lakers against an Eastern Conference opponent this season.

29.   The Knicks had their largest margin of victory this season and held Atlanta to the lowest point total by a New York opponent this season.

30.   The win was the first in four games against ranked opponents this season for Seton Hall.