WBB: Northwest Conference

[hoopnut]

Logshow,
I learned a long time ago, I'm not sure about anything. Here's what I've based my opinion on:
From the NWC web site, the following are the tie breaking critreia:
6.1.2 In case of a tie in the regular-season Conference standing affecting
post-season advancement, ties shall be broken by:
1. Head-to-Head competition in conference games only
2. Results against above teams in rank order in conference games only
3. Best conference road record
4. Sempert System in conference game
5. Record versus non-conference common opponents at a common site
6. Pre-arranged draw by Athletic Directors at the fall meeting
(Adopted January 2008)
Tie breaking procedure to be used to break all ties including ties for 1st place.
(Adopted January 2005)

1. Head-to-Head is a wash, both GFU and UPS losing in the other's gym.
2. The key word on this one is "above". Since there are no teams above these two in the conference, this one is a wash. If this is to mean that you compare all the way down the list, then I would think GFU would get the tie breaker, since it would make no sence to reward a team for losing to a lower ranked team, or penilize a team for losing to a higher ranked team. This one maybe subject to some interpretation.
3. As of now, both teams have identical conference road records, and since they both play at home this weekend, so no change is possible.
4. Sempert system - This system awards more points for wins and losses on the road, and also for 50% and above win % teams vs. below 50% teams. At this time, it's a wash, but this could come into play if UPS were to lose to Willamette, since they are below50%. If this happened, GFU would win the tie breaker.
5. GFU and UPS had no common non-conference opponents, that played at a common site.
6. And we're down to the ugly one. The numbers were drawn last fall, but nobody I knows is saying who has what number.

Kind of wordy, but I think that's the breakdown in the NWC.  Unless one of these teams melts down in the next week, I think they'll both get invited to the NCAA tournament. An interesting possible development, what if LC were to win the NWC tournament? NWC could potentially send 3 teams!

[LogShow]

Well one thing is for sure...you are right on about UPS and G Fox both getting bids.

I just hope they don't have to play each other again in the 2nd round

[LogShow]

Wanted to give the Lady Loggers a shout out and say GOOD LUCK tonight!  Go get a huge win against LC!

[hoopnut]

Logshow,

Interesting thing, the NWC clarified their tie breaker rule yesterday, and you were right, UPS now holds the 2nd tie breaker by virtue of beating LC (the third ranked team) twice. All the loggers need to do is to win tonight, and they will get the number 1 seed, to play the winner of GFU and LC this Friday.

GFU looked strong last night, but UPS did manage to win, even though it wasn't exactly a "pretty" win. Good luck tonight, and next week Loggers!

[LogShow]

Sweet!  thanks for the update!

[LogShow]

Best of luck tonight ladies!  Bring home that NWC crown!!!

[LogShow]

Congrats ladies!  Conference Champs and a #1 seed in the NWC tourney, way to go!

[Helpside]

Loggers - Congrats on the number one finish in conference! Well deserved.

I'm excited for the Friday 7:00 game. It will be a battle of bragging rights that is for sure!!

[LogShow]

Yep! And the great thing for the Loggers is that it appears they should have an at-large bid all sealed up...but only as an insurance policy

[80sshorts]

Congratulations to Katy Campbell and Coach Rueck for repeating as player of the year and coach of the year

[Pio20]

Big game Wednesday as the Pios try to beat George Fox again.

[LogShow]

Congrats to the 3 UPS seniors making all-league great job!

[LogShow]

When does Coach Barcome get some recognition?  I thought she deserved COY this year.  UPS has had a very impressive year.

[LogShow]

Big game Wednesday as the Pios try to beat George Fox again.

Yes it is!  And I definately wouldn't mind seeing LC get the upset!

[LogShow]

3 min left GFU is up 7...61-54