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.