March Madness 2012 Schedule: Closing Round of 64 Games You Have to Watch

After some exciting games on Thursday, March Madness is officially upon us. If your bracket isn't destroyed by now, congratulations.

There's plenty more madness to come, of course. This is just the beginning.

Here's a look at some games you should look for on Friday as the Round of 64 comes to a close.

West Region: Memphis vs. Saint Louis

A lot of people believe Memphis should have netted a higher seed this tournament.

It doesn't help that the No. 9 seed Saint Louis Billikens could pose some problems.

The Billikens are a very aggressive, tough defensive team. In short, they're a team no ones wants to face. Memphis is a high-scoring bunch, but you start clamping down on them defensively and that could change the whole dynamic of the game.

Memphis has been able to use its length to create problems for opposing offenses, but the Tigers don't have nearly as pesky a defense as Saint Louis.

West Region: Florida vs Virginia

This is one of those games that could go either way.

Florida has a high-scoring offense, but Virginia allowed just 53.2 points this season, tops in the ACC. The Cavaliers use a "Pack-Line" defense, which can confuse opponents. The on-ball defender pressures his man, while his fellow defenders hang back just inside the three-point line.

I still see the Gators' offense pulling this one through, but I think it's going to be much tougher than some people think.

Midwest Region: St. Mary's vs Purdue

St. Mary's has a leader in Matthew Dellavedova who the team feeds off of, whether he comes off high screens for shots or finds open teammates. They like a fast-paced game and try to force their opponents into their style of play.

Purdue plays a slower style defensively and has a defense that is tough to penetrate from the perimeter. The Boilermakers are a frustrating matchup for St. Mary's.

Nonetheless, Dellavedova is good enough to still make an impact on the game, and I see Purdue ultimately having to play the Gaels' game.

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