I don't think it's about private or state schools.  It's about schools who want good education and athletics in all sports.  This is what sets WNE, and schools like them, several from the Cup Cake Conference (Endicott, Curry, Salve...), and the NESCAC apart from the baseball elites.
They have a clue that sports and academics go hand in hand.
Consider the NESCAC and TCCC and where they stand not only in basebal... but Lacrosse, Soccer, and yes the F-Word LEC (Like Esentially no Contact), FOOTBALL!!
They maintain quality athletes and records in all of the above.  If ECSU, KSC, USM, UMass Boston, and Wheaton had football programs, where would they be???  Plymouth State (NOTE: State School - Word) is the only LEC school, and perhaps WCSU, havea clue it's about all sports at the D3 level.  They usually struggle in at least one of the above mentioned sports.
When you can direct your attention, from an athletic department standpoint, to a single priority, it's no wonder you are spoiled with an elite status.
Try doing it all with success, and the additional funds (and energy) required to do so.
Pretty simple when you look at the entire picture.
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Boggsy789,

'While USM and Keene State were slugging it out in the LEC tournament WNE was taking 9 days off after ripping through The Cup Cake Conference (TCCC) tournament being the likes of below .500 Roger Williams for the conference championship.
After battling through the 5 game LEC tournament against actual competition in all must win match ups the LEC teams had two days rest before the regional with no chance to set up their pitching.
WNE played 4 below .500 teams in their conference tournament then rested for over a week setting up their pitching."

You're a baseball guy?  Ask teams if they'd rather have time off or ride the momentum of winning right away.  How much of baseball is mental when you have parity???
Sooo Plymouth State in the LEC final; 5-9 conference and 20-22 overall, sounds like a Roger Williams to me.  Wasn't UMass Boston below .500 in both categories too?

Sounds like the same story when you factor in how mighty the LEC is.

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Tristan,
Great job!  Keep up the good work, thank you's are few and far between in baseball.
Look forward to your future endevors regarding D3 Baseball.
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
Runner-up Fan

Hey Lefty,
KSC 2 wins over WNE last year...  who went to Appleton???!!!
Check the record on how many consecutive WNE D3 regionals made over the last several years.
UMass Boston (no disrespect JConn) went to Appleton last... where were they over the prevoiuos years and since???
LEC on the downward spiral... sorry if the truth seams to hurt the EE (Elite Empire)!
Maybe you'll get three teams in next year.  I'll take one contender every time who represents a league with class.
Nough said... can't wait to see what's in store for next year.
Later,
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ECSUalum,
Looks like the LEC is not what it used to be... or maybe it's because ECSU didn't get in... or (IMO) the others are better than you think(?).
Two teams from the LEC for a combined 1-4 record?!  That'd be the facts Jack!

OK it's all clear to me now.... that Bowdoin is in the tourney.  Should have paid more attention to the NCAA regional rankings.

A bit surprised that KSC was seeded ahead of WNEU even though they would still face each other in game 1.  It does make a difference down the road.
WNEU with a better record and a 14-1 victory this year head-to-head over KSC.  Plus a WNEU vitory over ESCU during the regular season.
You would think a 2011 WNEU WS appearance would have provided a little respect also... can't figure the NCAA selection comittee at all, this year and every year....
As Bowdoin gets in... how close were teams (like KSC) from looking from the outside/in???!!!

...along with that, watching a team with a double digit lead getting HBP 4 times in the 8th & 9th by ESCU pitchers.
Take a look in the mirror befor throwing stones...

ECSUalum
WOW!... you said it all; with that ECSU class to boot.
G-stringBear2+2=3 (that must be StateU math)

Word has it right, as always.  If Bowdoin had beaten Trinity, KSC would have had no shot.
Since Trinity wins the NESCAC, LEC should have 2 teams...  USM & KSC.

NEIBA Division III Poll... USM could be higher than KSC with a head-to-head win tomorrow.
...and NESCAC could have two with a pool bid.
1. Wheaton (3) 34-8 24 pts
2. St. Joseph's 36-5 20 pts
3. Trinity 29-9 15 pts
Keene State 29-11 15 pts
5. Southern Maine 23-16 11 pts
6. Amherst 23-8 10 pts
7. Western New England 33-11 6 pts
8. Eastern Connecticut 28-11 3 pts

... also remember KSC does not hold the Holywater chalice!!! 

...what have you done for me lately?  A 9-2 loss to PSU and potential sheelacking from USM at their home field... is the KSCer in denial?

So... LEC experts... If PSU wins it all and USM beats KSC... looks like PSU and USM are in the driver's seats.  Yes/No?
Will Holywater accept an ECAC invite? (LOL )  KSC will... if it comes to that. 

The LEC tourney winner & KSC sounds legit...  KSC does not have a good history of winning the LEC tourney.