They're not a lock, but they're definitely in good shape going in. The only thing that would really hurt them if they lost tonight is how they'd matchup against a team like DePaul's resume. If they won tonight, DePaul would have swept ND on the season, and improved their conference record. They have cupcakes left on their schedule after ND, and could very well finish 10-6 in conference. So DePaul would have a better conference record, would have completed a season sweep, and have major wins over Kansas, Marquette, and ND twice. All that hinges on them winning out though. latest bracketology has 7 (I think) Big East teams getting in, with 8th ranked Villanova getting in over 7th ranked DePaul. There is work to be done. Hopefully the conflict between the 2nd half and American Idol won't be a moot point....