Daily Archives: March 2, 2012

CTC Day Five Preview: The OVC Welcomes Their King

The 3 & 4 seeds, Tenn Tech and Morehead joined the party with wins last night, and the OVC is ready for the bubble world to watch when #9 nationally, Murray St., joins the party.  And, every bubble team from … Continue reading

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CTC Day Five Preview: The Other First-Week Darling

We all know my love for Arch Madness, but it is probably my second-favorite conference tournament every year, behind the CAA.  It’s hard to say why, but the Colonial tournament is easily the one I most look forward to every … Continue reading

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CTC Day Five Preview: The Valley Hits a Fevered Pitch

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

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CTC Day Five Preview: A Dinosaur of a Conference Tournament

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

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CTC Day Five Preview: Tipoff in the MAAC

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

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CTC Day Five Preview: Remember the Horizon?

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

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CTC Standings Update: Lohse Wins His Second Straight Day to Take the Overall Lead

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

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CTC Day Four Recap: WCC Second Round

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

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CTC Day Four Recap: Missouri Valley Opening Round

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

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CTC Day Four Recap: Ohio Valley Quarterfinals

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

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