Thanks, deiscanton for the information.  I didn't realize SOS was a large part of the equation but that makes sense. I'm still surprised their aren't better overall qualifiers as a whole.  Is Buffalo State the highest RPI in the east region? I just imagined that having Buffalo State ranked makes the other teams in that conference look like they are beating a regional opponent and why not give those wins to another conference. Thanks for the lengthy explanation.

Thanks for posting this link. I've seen a lot of games in the East Region and was curious to see the standings - it seems like there is overwhelming support for the SUNY conference with 4 of the 8 teams ranked being from that one conference.  The only other region that seems to have something similar to this is the NESCAC and they don't even occupy half of the standings, they are 5 of 12 ranked teams...surprising because the SUNY Conference isn't necessarily a powerhouse conference. Buffalo State, ranked #8, is 14-10 and 1-6 in region having lost their last 3 games...wile the Liberty League has only 2 teams ranked and the Empire8 1 team in the standings (St. Lawrence from the Liberty league is 16-7 and 2-3 in region and are 10-2 over the last 12 games with wins against Ithaca and Vassar who are both ranked). Seems like there should be more consideration for other leagues. That last ranked spot for Buffalo State is giving the other SUNY teams wins in region. Nazareth of the Empire8 beat Buffalo State by 12 head to head and is 16-8 overall. I'm curious to know how Buffalo State was selected for the #8 spot and who decides these rankings for each region?