Category Archives: Conference Tourney Challenge

An underwhelming Opening Round in the MVC tournament has set the stage for, quite possibly, the best quadruple-header in recent memory.  This is gonna be absolutely fantastic. #1 Wichita St. vs. #8 Indiana St. The Sycamores knocked off S. Illinois … Continue reading →

The Sun Belt switched.  The MAC adapted after decades of history.  Even the mighty SEC made the change.  So, why can’t the SoCon figure out that the way they organize their tournament is not only unfair, but counterproductive to the … Continue reading →

This year’s MAAC tournament should be another fantastic tournament for a real up-and-coming league.  There is one team (Iona) with a national presence and an actual at-large case to be made if they don’t win this tournament.  There is another … Continue reading →

In the CTC world, three days is an eternity.  Well, that is how long ago we even thought about the Horizon League, as the Opening Round was Tuesday night, which set up a fantastic quarterfinal doubleheader…and that’s here. #3 Detroit … Continue reading →

The VMI Effect.”  VMI has catapulted Lohse to the top of the standings on back-to-back days and gives him the overall lead, outright.  J, also riding the VMI Effect, finishes 2nd on the day and sits 3rd overall.  Primm, though … Continue reading →

After an uneventful pigtail game, there is a forgettable second round double-header.  When do the good teams get to play again?  12 people are still perfect through 3 WCC games. #5 San Francisco 87 – #8 Portland 66 An easy … Continue reading →

Arch Madness kicks off with an underwhelming Opening Round, but it sets up a terrific Quarterfinal Round.  Most people got them both R1 games right.  Only Waters got them both wrong. #8 Indiana St. 66 – #9 S. Illinois 51 … Continue reading →

After the Opening Round Wednesday night, the OVC quarters took place Thursday night, with the top two seeds to enter the fray Friday.  Gersh picked up two more OVC wins to stay perfect.  Gross got his first win, but is … Continue reading →

Just what the worst 2012 postseason game (and one of the worst in NCAA history) needed…FIVE EXTRA MINUTES. #9 Binghamton 73 – #8 UMBC 67 (OT) Mark Macon’s Bearcats win their second game of the year, ending another awful season … Continue reading →

The “other” quarterfinals took place a night after the top two seeds survived in the A-Sun.  The two games tonight give Dave and RDoc perfect A-Sun quarterfinal sheets.  Alexi, RSmith, and Lynch lose both games tonight, leaving Lynch with only … Continue reading →