So far I've seen Coe vs. Loras (Loras website) and Dubuque vs. Cornell postponed (IIAC website). Please update if you hear of any others.

Predictions for Wednesday's games:

BV over Wartburg: BV bounces back to take care of business, I think the Knights might do OK early, but they lack a consistent scorer if BV takes Mason away. The Beavers are still the best team in the conference and win by double digits.

Central over Simpson: It is about time for Ley, Dehoegh, and Clark to score big numbers again, I think they do it on the Storm.

Dubuque over Cornell: I'll take Dubuque in a close one because it is a home game. Dubuque has just been playing better team basketball this year, I think they get just enough scoring out of the role players to win.

Coe over Loras: This is a game that could go either way, but I'm predicting the upset because it's at Coe and they seem to have it going a bit right now (although so does Loras) I'm hoping this is a close, exciting game that goes down to the last possession...I'll say Coe by 2.

Quote from: Rock Chalk DuHawk on February 03, 2008, 11:49:46 PM
With BV losing and Loras winning this could make for a very interesting end to the regular season.  If Loras wins at BV and everyone else wins out?  Who wins the league?

I'm not sure if it still works like this, but in years past the tiebreaker has been record versus each team in the order of final regular season standings. For example, if Loras and BV both tie at the top, they would turn to how each team did against the 3rd place team. If that would be Coe, then Loras would take the #1 seed based on the fact that they would have a 2-0 record vs. a 1-1 record for BV against the Kohawks (that's assuming Loras beats Coe Wednesday night). If they would both have a 1-1 record, it would continue on down to #4 seed, #5 seed, etc. until one team had a better record against an opponent.

Congratulations to all of today's winners, especially Coe going into Storm Lake - not an easy thing to do. Again, any feedback from any of the four games is much appreciated.

This weekend's games are tough to pick as I could see each game going either way. I'll take:

Simpson over Dubuque: Simpson at home = much tougher than Simpson on the road. I think Dubuque might have a little carryover from that heartbreaking loss to Loras - it will be close, but I like Simpson in the end.

Cornell over Luther: Another game that could go either way - I will pick Cornell because it is at their place.

Loras over Central: Loras hasn't been flashy, but have been finding ways to win lately. Central is a scrappy team with talented guards, but they won't be able to handle the rebounding and strength of the Duhawks.

And finally....Coe over Buena Vista: I know this might not be realistic, but after a 10-0 start it's time for BV to drop at least one conference game. Would like to make that last game against Loras a matchup for the number one seed in the tournament. Coe will have to contain Wagner - starting with the outlet pass runouts he does so well and also be able to keep Kuenstling from picking up too many fouls too early.

As most people predicted for last night, although scores might be a little surprising. UD had things go the way they wanted except the score (outrebounded Loras, Blum gets 20, lead into half) Question for those who were there or listened - did Porter get hurt?? Only 4 minutes that I saw.

Coe whooped on a hurt Wartburg team. The game sounded to be above 20 points all night until the Knights scored on the Coe reserves late. Coe's student announcers are not very good by the way.

BV continues to roll, 32 foul shots and outrebounded another opponent.

Any info on the Central/Cornell game? Cornell lead at half, what was the turning point?

Getting closer and closer to the conference tournament - let's get the predictions rolling for tomorrow's set of games. I'll take:

BV over Luther - It might be closer than predicted for a while, but BV has it rolling, especially at home.

Loras over Dubuque - Should be a good crowd on hand, Dubuque has a chance only if they keep Loras off the free-throw line/boards and Daughtery plus someone else gets it going offensively.

Coe over Wartburg - Coe has been struggling a little of late, but they still have some firepower and with it being a home game with a big crowd, I give them the edge.

Central over Cornell - Central's three guards continue to roll and the Dutch get revenge over the Rams.

Brand new to the board, hoping to get more info on each conference game than just a boxscore. Looks like things went as predicted so far today (although a little surprised as to the margin of victory for BV/Loras). Still have one game in progress; I'd guess Coe will take this one although Luther always plays well at home. Anyone who went to or listened to the other three games - commentary would be greatly appreciated!