Pool C

[deiscanton]

Wash U is back at #6 in Central this week, but it is probably best for Wash U to win on Saturday vs #5 in Central Chicago to "leave no doubt", as jaybird44 is saying.....

Pool C candidates this week-- NCAA Tournament resumes

1.)   Wash U-- #6 in Central  

Wash U's in-region record is 17-3 (.850)

Wash U's in-region SOS is .534 this week (.528 OWP, .545 OOWP)

Wash U is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Illinois Wesleyan (#1 in Central), 0-1 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ), 1-1 vs Rochester (#1 in East, UAA))

2.)    Rochester-- #1 in East

Rochester's in-region record is 17-5 (.773)

Rochester's in-region SOS is .552 this week (.559 OWP, .534 OOWP)

Rochester is 2-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Medaille (#3 in East), 1-0 vs Ithaca (#4 in East), 1-1 vs Wash U (#6 Central, UAA), 0-2 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ).

(Note:  These were the Pool C candidates that were already existing from the University Athletic Association coming into the week before the conference tournaments started.   As of Wednesday, Kean from the NJAC has joined that list and I have modified this post and the quote from "gadk" following this post telling me to update the list in light of the NJAC semifinal upset.  I am updating the list this morning-- Feb. 24, 2011 to reflect conference tourney results-- Comments to follow later today, Feb. 24, 2011-- "deiscanton")

3.)    Kean-- #1 in Atlantic-- Lost in NJAC Semifinals

Final in-region record of Kean is 19-2 (.905)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .593  (.605 OWP, .558 OOWP)

Kean is 6-0 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs William Paterson (#3 Atlantic), 2-0 vs Richard Stockton (once ranked in Atlantic), 1-0 vs Amherst (#1 in Northeast-- Same Geographic/Administrative Region), 1-0 vs Messiah (#4-Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule), 1-0 vs Scranton (once ranked in Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule.)

Kean has a secondary criteria loss to Illinois Wesleyan-- #1 in Central

4.)   Bates-- #8 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bates is 15-7 (.682)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .638  (.671 OWP, .571 OOWP)

Bates is 3-7 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs S. Maine (#10 Northeast), 1-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 1-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs W. Connecticut (#6 Northeast), 0-1 vs Tufts (#9 Northeast))

5.)    Tufts-- #9 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Tufts is 17-6 (.739)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .575 (.573 OWP, .579 OOWP)

Tufts is 2-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 1-0 vs Bates (#8 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 0-2 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs E. Connecticut (#7 Northeast))

6.)    Mary Washington-- #6 in Atlantic-- Lost in CAC Semifinal

Final in-region record of Mary Washington is 18-6 (.750)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .542 (.561 OWP, .506 OOWP)

Mary Washington is 1-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South-- same geographic/administrative region), 0-1 vs Christopher Newport (#3 South-- in region under 200 mile rule) 0-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 South-- in-region under 200 mile rule)

7.)    Bridgewater (VA)-- #6 in South-- Lost in ODAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bridgewater, VA is 20-4 (.833)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .478  (.461 OWP, .502 OOWP)

Bridgewater, VA is 2-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-1 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South), 1-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 in South))

8.) Wartburg-- #6 in West-- Lost in Iowa IAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Wartburg is 20-5 (.800)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .513 (.508 OWP, .529 OOWP)

Wartburg is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-2 vs Coe (#1 in West), 1-1 vs Simpson (#5 in West)

[Kohawk Krazy]

Wash U is back at #6 in Central this week, but it is probably best for Wash U to win on Saturday vs #5 in Central Chicago to "leave no doubt", as jaybird44 is saying.....

Pool C candidates this week-- NCAA Tournament resumes

1.)   Wash U-- #6 in Central  

Wash U's in-region record is 17-3 (.850)

Wash U's in-region SOS is .534 this week (.528 OWP, .545 OOWP)

Wash U is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Illinois Wesleyan (#1 in Central), 0-1 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ), 1-1 vs Rochester (#1 in East, UAA))

2.)    Rochester-- #1 in East

Rochester's in-region record is 17-5 (.773)

Rochester's in-region SOS is .552 this week (.559 OWP, .534 OOWP)

Rochester is 2-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Medaille (#3 in East), 1-0 vs Ithaca (#4 in East), 1-1 vs Wash U (#6 Central, UAA), 0-2 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ).

(Note:  These were the Pool C candidates that were already existing from the University Athletic Association coming into the week before the conference tournaments started.   As of Wednesday, Kean from the NJAC has joined that list and I have modified this post and the quote from "gadk" following this post telling me to update the list in light of the NJAC semifinal upset.  I am updating the list this morning-- Feb. 24, 2011 to reflect conference tourney results-- Comments to follow later today, Feb. 24, 2011-- "deiscanton")

3.)    Kean-- #1 in Atlantic-- Lost in NJAC Semifinals

Final in-region record of Kean is 19-2 (.905)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .593  (.605 OWP, .558 OOWP)

Kean is 6-0 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs William Paterson (#3 Atlantic), 2-0 vs Richard Stockton (once ranked in Atlantic), 1-0 vs Amherst (#1 in Northeast-- Same Geographic/Administrative Region), 1-0 vs Messiah (#4-Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule), 1-0 vs Scranton (once ranked in Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule.)

Kean has a secondary criteria loss to Illinois Wesleyan-- #1 in Central

4.)   Bates-- #8 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bates is 15-7 (.682)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .638  (.671 OWP, .571 OOWP)

Bates is 3-7 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs S. Maine (#10 Northeast), 1-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 1-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs W. Connecticut (#6 Northeast), 0-1 vs Tufts (#9 Northeast))

5.)    Tufts-- #9 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Tufts is 17-6 (.739)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .575 (.573 OWP, .579 OOWP)

Tufts is 2-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 1-0 vs Bates (#8 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 0-2 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs E. Connecticut (#7 Northeast))

6.)    Mary Washington-- #6 in Atlantic-- Lost in CAC Semifinal

Final in-region record of Mary Washington is 18-6 (.750)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .542 (.561 OWP, .506 OOWP)

Mary Washington is 1-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South-- same geographic/administrative region), 0-1 vs Christopher Newport (#3 South-- in region under 200 mile rule) 0-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 South-- in-region under 200 mile rule)

7.)    Bridgewater (VA)-- #6 in South-- Lost in ODAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bridgewater, VA is 20-4 (.833)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .478  (.461 OWP, .502 OOWP)

Bridgewater, VA is 2-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-1 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South), 1-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 in South))

8.) Wartburg-- #6 in West-- Lost in Iowa IAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Wartburg is 20-5 (.800)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .513 (.508 OWP, .529 OOWP)

Wartburg is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-2 vs Coe (#1 in West), 1-1 vs Simpson (#5 in West)

With Wartburg losing at home to sixth-seeded Dubuque, I don't see them being in contention for an at-large berth anymore.  I do believe that the loser of Saturday's Championship game with #1 Coe and #2 Simpson will get an at-large bid.

[deiscanton]

Wartburg-- #6 in West-- Lost in Iowa IAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Wartburg is 20-5 (.800)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .513 (.508 OWP, .529 OOWP)

Wartburg is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-2 vs Coe (#1 in West), 1-1 vs Simpson (#5 in West)

With Wartburg losing at home to sixth-seeded Dubuque, I don't see them being in contention for an at-large berth anymore.  I do believe that the loser of Saturday's Championship game with #1 Coe and #2 Simpson will get an at-large bid.

That is what I believe as well, given the tourney resume of Wartburg.   However, it is still proper to list the complete resume of Wartburg since they did get regionally ranked by an advisory committee this season.   In addition, the "once ranked, always ranked" priniciple applies to DIII women's hoop this season.

It seems to me that Wartburg is too far down the regional rankings for that particular region to get a Pool C bid-- given past practice and what this year's resume shows.

Kohawk Krazy is referring to the seeds in the IIAC tourney of Coe and Simpson, (#1 seed and #2 seed, respectively) rather than the order in the West Region of their ranking-- Coe is #1 in West and Simpson is at #5 in the West this week.

I plan to list the tournament resume of the loser of the IIAC title game as soon as that game is completed, but it is going to be a very busy Saturday-- my conference, the University Athletic Association, completes play as well on Saturday with a featured women's game of top 25 teams #8 Chicago (UAA AQ) at #9 Wash U (Pool C candidate) in the early part of the doubleheaders involving the UAA travel partners.  (D3Hoops.com national rankings listed).  In addition, Pool C candidate Rochester also plays at Emory to conclude UAA play.  Please be patient if I can't put up the resumes right away.

[bballfan13]

What is everyone's thoughts on the MIAA getting two bids ( 1 AQ and the other an at large)?  With Calvin and Hope playing each other in the championship on Saturday you would think that both teams, no matter who loses, will get an at large bid. Thoughts?

[Mr. Ypsi]

Since the loser of Hope/Calvin will still be over .900 in-region winning %, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet both get in.

[7express]

What is everyone's thoughts on the MIAA getting two bids ( 1 AQ and the other an at large)?  With Calvin and Hope playing each other in the championship on Saturday you would think that both teams, no matter who loses, will get an at large bid. Thoughts?

Hope is a lock.  They could lose by 50 and still get in, Calvin is a pretty safe bet to make it as well even with a loss.

[jumphigh]

can the NJAC get three in?

If Rutgers-Newark upsets William Paterson in the NJAC finals, can the NJAC get all three in?

Rutgers-Newark as AQ
Kean
William Paterson

[deiscanton]

can the NJAC get three in?

If Rutgers-Newark upsets William Paterson in the NJAC finals, can the NJAC get all three in?

Rutgers-Newark as AQ
Kean
William Paterson

Rutgers-Newark as NJAC AQ would be considered a major upset that would take away a Pool C bid.

If Rutgers-Newark wins on Saturday, the NJAC does get three in, IMO, and a Pool C bid would have to be taken away from either a lower regionally ranked team in the Atlantic, or a regionally ranked team ranked low in another region.   Most likely, as the weakest region, the East would get one taken away, but the South, West, or Mid-Atlantic could be high on the list to have a Pool C taken away as well.  The Northeast is also a possibility as well, with a #7 or lower regionally ranked team in that region getting the hit.  I don't see the Central Region being the first to lose a Pool C bid with the first major upset-- the Great Lakes probably gets one taken away before the Central.

[7express]

can the NJAC get three in?

If Rutgers-Newark upsets William Paterson in the NJAC finals, can the NJAC get all three in?

Rutgers-Newark as AQ
Kean
William Paterson

Very possible.  Kean is in regardless, Wiliam Paterson is probably in as well, but you have to watch upsets.  As an LEC fan I'm keeping tabs on the NJAC & Skyline finals tomorrow, wins by Newark & Farmingdale over teams that are probably already in the tournament (WPU & MSM respectively) could take a bid away from an Eastern Connecticut/Southern Maine.

[deiscanton]

Wash U is back at #6 in Central this week, but it is probably best for Wash U to win on Saturday vs #5 in Central Chicago to "leave no doubt", as jaybird44 is saying.....

Pool C candidates this week-- NCAA Tournament resumes

1.)   Wash U-- #6 in Central  

Wash U's in-region record is 17-3 (.850)

Wash U's in-region SOS is .534 this week (.528 OWP, .545 OOWP)

Wash U is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Illinois Wesleyan (#1 in Central), 0-1 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ), 1-1 vs Rochester (#1 in East, UAA))

2.)    Rochester-- #1 in East

Rochester's in-region record is 17-5 (.773)

Rochester's in-region SOS is .552 this week (.559 OWP, .534 OOWP)

Rochester is 2-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Medaille (#3 in East), 1-0 vs Ithaca (#4 in East), 1-1 vs Wash U (#6 Central, UAA), 0-2 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ).

(Note:  These were the Pool C candidates that were already existing from the University Athletic Association coming into the week before the conference tournaments started.   As of Wednesday, Kean from the NJAC has joined that list and I have modified this post and the quote from "gadk" following this post telling me to update the list in light of the NJAC semifinal upset.  I am updating the list this morning-- Feb. 24, 2011 to reflect conference tourney results-- Comments to follow later today, Feb. 24, 2011-- "deiscanton")

3.)    Kean-- #1 in Atlantic-- Lost in NJAC Semifinals

Final in-region record of Kean is 19-2 (.905)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .593  (.605 OWP, .558 OOWP)

Kean is 6-0 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs William Paterson (#3 Atlantic), 2-0 vs Richard Stockton (once ranked in Atlantic), 1-0 vs Amherst (#1 in Northeast-- Same Geographic/Administrative Region), 1-0 vs Messiah (#4-Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule), 1-0 vs Scranton (once ranked in Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule.)

Kean has a secondary criteria loss to Illinois Wesleyan-- #1 in Central

4.)   Bates-- #8 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bates is 15-7 (.682)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .638  (.671 OWP, .571 OOWP)

Bates is 3-7 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs S. Maine (#10 Northeast), 1-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 1-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs W. Connecticut (#6 Northeast), 0-1 vs Tufts (#9 Northeast))

5.)    Tufts-- #9 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Tufts is 17-6 (.739)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .575 (.573 OWP, .579 OOWP)

Tufts is 2-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 1-0 vs Bates (#8 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 0-2 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs E. Connecticut (#7 Northeast))

6.)    Mary Washington-- #6 in Atlantic-- Lost in CAC Semifinal

Final in-region record of Mary Washington is 18-6 (.750)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .542 (.561 OWP, .506 OOWP)

Mary Washington is 1-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South-- same geographic/administrative region), 0-1 vs Christopher Newport (#3 South-- in region under 200 mile rule) 0-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 South-- in-region under 200 mile rule)

7.)    Bridgewater (VA)-- #6 in South-- Lost in ODAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bridgewater, VA is 20-4 (.833)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .478  (.461 OWP, .502 OOWP)

Bridgewater, VA is 2-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-1 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South), 1-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 in South))

8.) Wartburg-- #6 in West-- Lost in Iowa IAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Wartburg is 20-5 (.800)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .513 (.508 OWP, .529 OOWP)

Wartburg is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-2 vs Coe (#1 in West), 1-1 vs Simpson (#5 in West)

9.)    Maryville (TN)-- #5 in South-- Lost in Great South Semifinal

Final in-region record of Maryville (TN) is 21-3 (.875)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .485 (.489 OWP, .478 OOWP)

Maryville (TN) is 0-1 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Greensboro (#1 in South))

10.)   UW-La Crosse-- #4 in Central-- Lost in WIAC Semifinal

Final in-region record of UW-La Crosse is 19-7 (.731)

In region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .574  (.585 OWP, .551 OOWP)

UW-La Crosse is 2-6 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Chicago (#5 Central), 1-2 vs UW-Whitewater (#3 Central), 0-2 vs UW-Stevens Point (#2 Central), 0-1 vs Coe (#1 West-- Same Geographic/Administrative region), 0-1 vs Chapman (#4 in West-- Same Geographic/Administrative region))

11.)    S. Maine-- #10 in Northeast-- Lost in Little East Semifinal

Final in-region record of S. Maine is 16-8 (.667)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .593 (.609 OWP, .563 OOWP)

S. Maine is 2-6 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-1 vs W. Connecticut (#6 in Northeast), 1-2 vs E. Connecticut (#7 in Northeast), 0-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 in Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 in Northeast), 0-1 vs Bates (#8 in Northeast))

(Note: S. Maine looks too far down in regional rankings to grab a Pool C-- this will probably be the first time in a long while that the S. Maine Huskies will not be in the NCAA DIII Tournament-- The last time that S. Maine missed the NCAA tournament was 1994.)

[deiscanton]

Regionally ranked games remaining

(Note:  I am not noting who is home or away in these matchups)

Atlantic Region

#2 Mt. St. Mary (NY) vs unranked Farmingdale State in SKY final-- 2/26-- Mt. St. Mary won, clinched SKY AQ
#3 William Paterson vs unranked Rutgers-Newark in NJAC final-- 2/26-- WPU won, clinched NJAC AQ
#4 Baruch vs unranked Lehman in CUNYAC final-- 2/26 Baruch won, clinched CUNYAC AQ
#5 Gallaudet vs unranked in East SUNYIT in NEAC semi-- 2/26-- Gallaudet won, advanced to NEAC final

Central Region

#1 Illinois Wesleyan vs unranked Wheaton (IL) in CCIW final-- 2/26-- Illinois Wesleyan won, clinched CCIW AQ
#2 UW-Stevens Point vs #3 UW-Whitewater in WIAC final-- 2/27
#5 Chicago has clinched UAA AQ-- vs #6 Wash U-- 2/26--  Chicago got the historic win at Wash U-- Chicago finishes 14-0 in UAA play

East Region

#1 Rochester needs Pool C-- vs unranked in South Emory-- 2/26-- Rochester won at Emory 2/26.
#2 SUNY-Geneseo vs #5 SUNY-Oneonta-- in SUNYAC Final-- 2/26-- SUNY-Geneseo won, clinched SUNYAC AQ
#3 Medaille vs unranked in Great Lakes La Roche in AMCC final-- 2/26-- La Roche won, clinched AMCC AQ
#4 Ithaca vs unranked Stevens in Empire 8 final-- 2/27
#6 Keuka vs unranked in Mid-Atlantic Penn-State Harrisburg in NEAC semi-- 2/26--Keuka won, advanced to NEAC final

Great Lakes Region

#1 Thomas More vs once ranked St. Vincent in PrAC final-- 2/26-- Thomas More won, clinched PrAC AQ
#2 Hope vs #5 Calvin in MIAA final-- 2/26-- Calvin won, clinched MIAA AQ
#3 Denison vs unranked Allegheny in NCAC final-- 2/26-- Denison won, clinched NCAC AQ
#4 Hanover vs unranked Manchester in HCAC semi-- 2/26-- Hanover won, advanced to HCAC final
#6 DePauw vs unranked in South Trinity (TX) in SCAC semi-- 2/26-- DePauw won, advanced to SCAC final

Mid-Atlantic Region

#1 Lebanon Valley vs #4 Messiah in MACC final-- 2/26-- Lebanon Valley won, clinched MACC AQ
#2 Juniata vs once ranked Scranton in LAND final-- 2/26 Juniata won, clinched LAND AQ
#3 Johns Hopkins vs unranked Frankin & Marshall in CC semi-- 2/26-- JHU won, advanced to CC final
#5 Muhlenberg vs #6 Gettysburg in CC semi-- 2/26 -- Muhlenberg won, advanced to CC final

Northeast Region

#1 Amherst vs #4 Williams in NESCAC semi-- 2/26-- Amherst won, advanced to NESCAC final
#2 Bowdoin vs #3 Colby in NESCAC semi-- 2/26-- Bowdoin won, advanced to NESCAC final
#5 Babson vs unranked Springfield in NEWMAC semi-- 2/26 -- Babson won, advanced to NEWMAC final
#6 Western Connecticut vs #7 Eastern Connecticut in LEC final-- 2/26-- Western Connecticut won, clinched LEC AQ

South Region

#1 Greensboro vs #3 Christopher Newport in USAC final-- 2/27
#2 Louisiana College vs unranked Hardin-Simmons in ASC semi- 2/26-- Louisiana College won, advances to ASC final
#4 Randolph-Macon vs unranked Washington & Lee in ODAC semi-- 2/26-- Randy Mac won, advances to ODAC final

West Region

#1 Coe vs #5 Simpson in IIAC final-- 2/26-- Coe won, clinched IIAC AQ
#2 Lewis & Clark vs #3 George Fox in NWC final-- 2/26  George Fox won, clinched NWC AQ
#4 Chapman (Pool B top candidate) vs Nebraska Wesleyan in AD3I tourney-- 2/26-- Chapman defeated Nebraska Wesleyan

[deiscanton]

As per Reply #392

It is going to be a very busy day with the conference tournaments as well as my following play in the UAA.  Please be patient if I cannot update the information right away, as I am most likely going to be concentrating on the UAA once play in that league starts at 2 PM Eastern.

As more teams fall to Pool C, I will do my best to put up their tourney resumes before retiring for the night-- it is going to be a very busy day.....

[deiscanton]

Wash U is back at #6 in Central this week, but it is probably best for Wash U to win on Saturday vs #5 in Central Chicago to "leave no doubt", as jaybird44 is saying.....  (Note: Chicago won at Wash U 2/26/2011)

Pool C candidates this week-- NCAA Tournament resumes

(Note: UAA records now updated through games of Saturday, Feb. 26)

1.)   Wash U-- #6 in Central  

Final in-region record of Wash U is 17-4 (.810)

Wash U's in-region SOS is .534 through games of Feb. 20 (.528 OWP, .545 OOWP)

Wash U is 1-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Illinois Wesleyan (#1 in Central), 0-2 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ), 1-1 vs Rochester (#1 in East, UAA))

 Wash U has a secondary criteria loss to Hope (#2 Great Lakes), and has a secondary criteria win over DePauw (#6 Great Lakes)

2.)    Rochester-- #1 in East

Final in-region record of Rochester is 18-5 (.783)

Rochester's in-region SOS is .552 through games of Feb. 20 (.559 OWP, .534 OOWP)

Rochester is 2-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Medaille (#3 in East), 1-0 vs Ithaca (#4 in East), 1-1 vs Wash U (#6 Central, UAA), 0-2 vs Chicago (#5 Central, UAA AQ).

(Note:  These were the Pool C candidates that were already existing from the University Athletic Association coming into the week before the conference tournaments started.   As of Wednesday, Kean from the NJAC has joined that list and I have modified this post and the quote from "gadk" following this post telling me to update the list in light of the NJAC semifinal upset.  I am updating the list this morning-- Feb. 24, 2011 to reflect conference tourney results-- Comments to follow later today, Feb. 24, 2011-- "deiscanton")

(Update:  Wash U and Rochester now updated through Feb. 26-- "deiscanton")

3.)    Kean-- #1 in Atlantic-- Lost in NJAC Semifinals

Final in-region record of Kean is 19-2 (.905)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .593  (.605 OWP, .558 OOWP)

Kean is 6-0 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs William Paterson (#3 Atlantic), 2-0 vs Richard Stockton (once ranked in Atlantic), 1-0 vs Amherst (#1 in Northeast-- Same Geographic/Administrative Region), 1-0 vs Messiah (#4-Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule), 1-0 vs Scranton (once ranked in Mid-Atlantic, in-region under 200 mile rule.)

Kean has a secondary criteria loss to Illinois Wesleyan-- #1 in Central

4.)   Bates-- #8 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bates is 15-7 (.682)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .638  (.671 OWP, .571 OOWP)

Bates is 3-7 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs S. Maine (#10 Northeast), 1-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 1-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs W. Connecticut (#6 Northeast), 0-1 vs Tufts (#9 Northeast))

5.)    Tufts-- #9 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Tufts is 17-6 (.739)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .575 (.573 OWP, .579 OOWP)

Tufts is 2-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 1-0 vs Bates (#8 Northeast), 0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 0-2 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 0-1 vs E. Connecticut (#7 Northeast))

6.)    Mary Washington-- #6 in Atlantic-- Lost in CAC Semifinal

Final in-region record of Mary Washington is 18-6 (.750)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .542 (.561 OWP, .506 OOWP)

Mary Washington is 1-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South-- same geographic/administrative region), 0-1 vs Christopher Newport (#3 South-- in region under 200 mile rule) 0-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 South-- in-region under 200 mile rule)

7.)    Bridgewater (VA)-- #6 in South-- Lost in ODAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Bridgewater, VA is 20-4 (.833)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .478  (.461 OWP, .502 OOWP)

Bridgewater, VA is 2-2 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-1 vs Roanoke (once ranked in South), 1-1 vs Randolph-Macon (#4 in South))

8.) Wartburg-- #6 in West-- Lost in Iowa IAC Quarterfinal

Final in-region record of Wartburg is 20-5 (.800)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .513 (.508 OWP, .529 OOWP)

Wartburg is 1-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-2 vs Coe (#1 in West), 1-1 vs Simpson (#5 in West)

9.)    Maryville (TN)-- #5 in South-- Lost in Great South Semifinal

Final in-region record of Maryville (TN) is 21-3 (.875)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .485 (.489 OWP, .478 OOWP)

Maryville (TN) is 0-1 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Greensboro (#1 in South))

10.)   UW-La Crosse-- #4 in Central-- Lost in WIAC Semifinal

Final in-region record of UW-La Crosse is 19-7 (.731)

In region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .574  (.585 OWP, .551 OOWP)

UW-La Crosse is 2-6 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs Chicago (#5 Central), 1-2 vs UW-Whitewater (#3 Central), 0-2 vs UW-Stevens Point (#2 Central), 0-1 vs Coe (#1 West-- Same Geographic/Administrative region), 0-1 vs Chapman (#4 in West-- Same Geographic/Administrative region))

11.)    S. Maine-- #10 in Northeast-- Lost in Little East Semifinal

Final in-region record of S. Maine is 16-8 (.667)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .593 (.609 OWP, .563 OOWP)

S. Maine is 2-6 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-1 vs W. Connecticut (#6 in Northeast), 1-2 vs E. Connecticut (#7 in Northeast), 0-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 in Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 in Northeast), 0-1 vs Bates (#8 in Northeast))

(Note: S. Maine looks too far down in regional rankings to grab a Pool C-- this will probably be the first time in a long while that the S. Maine Huskies will not be in the NCAA DIII Tournament-- The last time that S. Maine missed the NCAA tournament was 1994.)

12.)   Medaille-- #3 in East-- Lost in AMCC final

Final in-region record of Medaille is 22-4 (.846)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .476 (.474 OWP, .486 OOWP)

Medaille is 1-0 in region vs regionally ranked opponents (defeated Rochester, #1 in East)

13.)    Oneonta State-- #5 in East-- Lost in SUNYAC final

Final in-region record of Oneonta State is 20-6 (.769)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .509 (.508 OWP, .510 OOWP)

Oneonta State is 4-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (2-0 vs once ranked Cortland State, 2-1 vs once ranked New Paltz State, 0-3 vs SUNY-Geneseo (#2 East)

 Oneonta State has a secondary criteria loss to Babson (#5 Northeast)

14.)    Hope-- #2 in Great Lakes-- Lost in MIAA final

Final in-region record of Hope is 24-2 (.923)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .504 (.500 OWP, .511 OOWP)

Hope is 1-2 in-region vs Calvin-- #5 in Great Lakes

 Hope has a secondary criteria win over Wash U (#6 in Central)

15.)     Messiah-- #4 in Mid-Atlantic-- Lost in MACC final

Final in-region record of Messiah is 19-6 (.760)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .579 (.594 OWP, .547 OOWP)

Messiah is 3-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (2-1 vs once-ranked Widener, 0-1 vs Kean (#1 in Atlantic-- in-region under 200 mile rule), 1-2 vs Lebanon Valley (#1 in Mid-Atlantic), 0-1 vs Johns Hopkins (#3 in Mid-Atlantic)

16.)    Gettysburg-- #6 in Mid-Atlantic-- Lost in CC semi

Final in-region record of Gettysburg is 18-7 (.720)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .523 (.523 OWP, .522 OOWP)

Gettysburg is 3-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-0 vs once ranked Scranton, 1-1 vs Johns Hopkins (#3 Mid-Atlantic), 1-2 vs Muhlenberg (#5 Mid-Atlantic)

17.)    Colby-- #3 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC semi

Final in-region record of Colby is 19-5 (.792)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .601 (.613 OWP, .575 OOWP)

Colby is 4-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-3 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 1-0 vs Williams (#4 Northeast), 1-1 vs Bates (#8 Northeast), 1-0 vs Tufts (#9 Northeast), 1-0 vs S. Maine (#10 Northeast)

18.)   Williams-- #4 in Northeast-- Lost in NESCAC semi

Final in-region record of Williams is 19-5 (.792)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .615 (.635 OWP, .575 OOWP)

Williams is 4-5 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-3 vs Amherst (#1 Northeast), 0-1 vs Bowdoin (#2 Northeast), 0-1 vs Colby (#3 Northeast), 1-0 vs Eastern Connecticut (#7 Northeast), 1-0 vs Bates (#8 Northeast), 2-0 vs Tufts (#9 Northeast))

19.)    Eastern Connecticut-- #7 in Northeast-- Lost in LEC final

Final in-region record of Eastern Connecticut is 20-6 (.769)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .591 (.604 OWP, .567 OOWP)

Eastern Connecticut is 3-6 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (0-1 vs Amherst, 0-1 vs Williams, 0-3 vs Western Connecticut, 1-0 vs Tufts, 2-1 vs S. Maine)

20.)    Simpson-- #5 in West-- Lost in IIAC final

Final in-region record of Simpson is 19-5 (.792)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .511 (.506 OWP, .520 OOWP)

Simpson is 2-4 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-2 vs Coe (#1 West), 1-1 vs Wartburg (#6 West), 0-1 vs UW-Stevens Point (#2 Central-- Same Geographic/Administrative Region)

21.)    Lewis and Clark-- #2 in West -- Lost in NWC final

Final in-region record of Lewis & Clark is 17-4 (.810)

In-region SOS through games of Feb. 20 is .523 (.530 OWP, .510 OOWP)

Lewis & Clark is 3-3 in-region vs regionally ranked opponents (1-2 vs George Fox (#3 West), 0-1 vs Chapman (#4 West), 2-0 vs once ranked in West Puget Sound)

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Even with a 16 point loss, I still believe Eastern should be an NCAA tournament team.

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Regionally ranked games for Sunday, February 27, 2011

Atlantic Region

#5 Gallaudet vs #6 in East Keuka in NEAC final

Central Region

#2 UW-Stevens Point vs #3 UW-Whitewater in WIAC final

East Region

#4 Ithaca vs unranked Stevens in E8 final

Great Lakes Region

#4 Hanover vs unranked Transylvania in HCAC final
#6 DePauw vs unranked in South Hendrix in SCAC final

Mid-Atlantic Region

#3 Johns Hopkins vs #5 Muhlenberg in CC final

Northeast Region

#1 Amherst vs #2 Bowdoin in NESCAC final-- Amherst wins, clinches NESCAC AQ
#5 Babson vs unranked Smith in NEWMAC final

South Region

#1 Greensboro vs #3 Christopher Newport in USAC final
#2 Louisiana College vs unranked Howard Payne in ASC final
#4 Randolph-Macon vs once ranked Roanoke in ODAC final