It is sad when the tournament field diminishes to only 16 teams, but the intensity and significance of every game rises. 

Here is a preview of the four Sweet 16 games that will take place on Thursday night.

No. 1 Syracuse vs. No. 5 Butler

Syracuse is finding itself once more after losing two games prior to the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse will not lose to a far inferior Butler team. Due to Butler playing so well for the last few months and holding the nation's longest win streak, the Bulldogs should be able to stay pretty close for most of the game.

Syracuse 83, Butler 72

No. 2 West Virginia vs. No. 11 Washington

Washington continues to surprise the na...

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