What effect will this have on NCAA tournament play if Maryville wins or loses the conference tournament.  Could Maryville get in if they lose the conference tournament, and if they win will they get an easier opponent for the first round game then the traditional powerhouses the SLIAC has to play?  Let me know what you think I don't understand how the teams are picked.

I have a question?  The conference begins on Saturday and the preseason records are the worse I have seen in the three years I have been watching (17-56).  Maryville and Webster have 11 of the 17 wins.  Is this a sign of the conference being weaker this year or have they upgraded their pre-season schedule?

I personally think it was incredible that Maryville led from the first basket until the end. Big games from Sara Bartholic, Lea Feasline, and Carrie Snyder.  Coach Ellis's technical made me nervous with 5'53" left in the game.  The team stood up to Wash U's second half surge.  The subs gave Maryville good minutes and good points.  Great team effort.  I hope it is sign of Maryville playing better against tough opponents.