Bumblin' B's

[smedindy]

You wonder if they wish they could reconsider, given the bumblin o' the B's.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Maybe they have a legitimate shot to win the NCCAA, because they sure don't have one to win the NCAA d3 tournament, even though they have a good shot at getting in.  I have to guess they would be pretty highly ranked in the NCCAA.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

This was a little convo on the Pool C board; it may mean nothing, but its something of which to be aware.

One we should keep an eye on is the SCIAC. With no postseason tourney, if Occidental loses at CMS (which I and SCIAC fans would say is a better than average possibility) and CMS wins out, CMS would win the automatic bid and Oxy would be a near-lock in Pool C.

That may also change some things for Pool B as well.  Right now Chapman is not looking too good.  They do have a decent in-region winning percentage and could improve with a west-coast indy tournament (especially if NebWes shows up).  However, Chapman has two wins over CMS, both very helpful in the QOWI, but would be even more so as two wins over a tournament team.  It might not help Chapman enough, but we would certainly have to give them more consideration.

[Ralph Turner]

I can imagine geographic proximity working on the West Coast.

Chapman getting a Pool B  vs SCIAC, especially if it is CMS, and the winner going to NWC Pool A, if there is no Pool C from the NWC.

Chapman's sweeping CMS would be 2 strong wins over a Tourney team.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

The problem is that Oxy would no doubt get a pool C.  However, with the new format, they could just play each other Oxy-NWC and CMS-Chapman.  The only problem is that I don't know which round two teams from the same conference can start playing each other.  If this worked out it would save anyone flying to the west coast and only one team having to fly from there for sectionals.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I just found it.  The NCAA prohibits teams from the same conference playing in the first round, unless necessary because of geographic considerations.  So the West Coast four team bracket makes sense.

Of course, this all hinges on CMS beating OXY, which is still debatable in my mind, but DC seems to think is pretty likely.

[David Collinge]

Of course, this all hinges on CMS beating OXY, which is still debatable in my mind, but DC seems to think is pretty likely.

  Not this DC.  I've not seen CMS, so I rely on the experts in the SCIAC room, who generally think that Oxy underperforms on the road.  But I'd make it even-money at worst for Oxy.

I did, however, postulate a SoCal regional with Chapman, CMS, Oxy, and the NWC rep several days ago.  I think that's a real lip-smacker for the NCAA.  In fact, if both SCIAC teams get in, I think this regional will take place even in Chapman's absence, with a Texas team (or other geographic problem child) subbing for them.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Sorry, I guess someone on another board attributed the CMS over OXy idea to you.  I apologize for the misconception.

I think Oxy is probably good enough, even with another loss to justify a bye.  These are the type of geographical issues that they save the byes for.

[njlincolnlion]

Will Lincoln overtake Ursinus in the Regional Poll?

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I'm not sure.  It could be close.

[fritzdis]

Will Lincoln overtake Ursinus in the Regional Poll?

If Ursinus' regional record is not corrected, then I doubt Lincoln's win over Richard-Stockton will outweigh the wins Ursinus had against the 2nd and 3rd place teams in their conference (including a 17-5 Johns Hopkins team that was ranked in the last regional ranking).

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Ursinius' record should be corrected, Pat said he had contacted the appropriate parties.

[Pat Coleman]

Regional ranks:
http://www.d3hoops.com/dailydose/?p=128

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Lincoln moves up to #3 in the MA Region.

Fisk and Maryville are tied for #7 in the South.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

It looks like we still have three front runners for the Pool B bids.  I have to assume the last one will be between Villa Julie and Bethany.