Category Archives: conf tourney challenge

I have been a pretty loud opponent of the two division, 12-team tournament bracket.  And, the MAC was the poster-child for its injustice, as the Eastern Division is so far superior to the West that it presented a grossly unfair … Continue reading →

This ticket was supposed to be Iona’s.  Now, the Gaels have to sweat out Selection Sunday.  But, before they do that, they have to watch one of their rivals lock up a spot in the Dance themselves.  Teddy is the … Continue reading →

The SoCon has been confusing this year, but the one thing that has not been confusing all year is who is the best team in this conference.  Davidson will try and head back to the tournament with a win tonight.  … Continue reading →

St. Mary’s – Gonzaga is fast becoming one of the most heated mid-major rivalries in the country, and another chapter is about to be written.  St. Mary’s finally won a regular season title outright this year, but they still have … Continue reading →

Webster’s Dictionary defines eye, as “an area in the center of a tropical cyclone marked only by light winds or complete calm.”  That is what this day is every year.  The cyclone of the CTC has been building up with … Continue reading →

Huge days for Mac and Alexi, put them ahead of Lohse in the top 2 positions.  Both of these guys have been under the radar all week, yet amazingly consistent and made moves on Day Seven.  The always-solid Alexi, despite … Continue reading →

The only thing I remember about the movie, Mulholland Drive, is that it was incredibly confusing with twists and turns all throughout the movie.  Normally, that is exactly the kind of movie that I love because all the confusion all … Continue reading →

The top two – and season-long dominant – teams in the Summit won on Saturday in the quarters and got to watch to see who they’ll face in the semis. #4 W. Illinois 58 – #5 North Dakota St. 53 … Continue reading →

Every year, the Sun Belt seems to blow up.  Well, it happened again… #9 Arkansas St. 64 – #1 Middle Tennessee 61 Middle Tennessee went 0-for-5 from the FREE THROW LINE in the final minute of play and still had … Continue reading →

The Fairfield Stags had this tournament on their home floor for the past several years and always seemed to blow their best opportunities.  Now, as the 4-seed, in Springfield, MA, they have secured a shot to finish the job, pulling … Continue reading →