IIAC 2013

[Puerco Espin]

Woops. Forgot about Wartburg. How could I have done that?

Maybe swap North Park for Wartburg?

Then send North Park somewhere else...

Or, we could see both Dominican and Wheaton hosting, sending North Park to Dominican.

[gustiefan04]

It's all about what will make financial sense. Last year both MIAC teams in the NCAA's played in the same grouping at CarlEton. So I don't think that will necessarily keep the committee from pairing teams in the same conference.

Looking forward to our first look at the brackets today.

[KICKIN95]

I sure hope they don't put Wartburg and Loras together, I guess the same should be said about Carleton and GAC.  I know that committee has to keep fiscally responsible. but all these teams have earned the right to play against worthy opponents from other regions.

[GarbageGoals33]

If Luther gets in you may see them paired up with Loras (not playing each other in the first round). 

Loras
CarlEton or GAC
Luther
CSS or Lake Forest?

[Puerco Espin]

GG, I like that prediction.

Any chance of GAC or Carleton hosting? If so, might see CSS go that way.

[GarbageGoals33]

If GAC would've won the conference tournament they may have hosted.  I can't see them hosting at this point.  I see both GAC and CarlEton going to Dubuque or Oshkosh.  I can't imagine they will be traveling to the same spot.

It would be great to see St. Olaf sneak in and play at CarlEton.  They have had some good banter on the MIAC thread.

CarlEton
Wartburg
St. Olaf
North Park

That would be a pretty competitive group.  No clear cut favorite.

[KnightRider23]

GG, don't you think if Olaf gets in then they face a higher ranked team a la Loras/Oshkosh or Wheaton? I still think Loras deserves the bye, and with so many teams out east, it might be logistically easier to give Loras a first round bye. While that Ole/Carleton game would be good, it'd be a big shame to have MIAC (or any other same conference matchup) in the first round.

[GarbageGoals33]

I don't think any conference teams will play each other in the first round.  I don't think St. Olaf will make the tournament either, their loss to Luther earlier in the season will probably seal their fate.

[KICKIN95]

Big shout out to Coach Rothert in getting his 500th career victory at the helm the DuHawks!  In just 15 years he has amassed a 500-167-41 records for an impressive .736 winning percentage!  Here's to 500 more Coach!
Mens' record: 253-85-21
Women's record 247-82-20

[Madhatter5]

I think with UD's SOS they have a chance of sneaking in as well.

[KICKIN95]

I think with UD's SOS they have a chance of sneaking in as well.

UD isn't even on that Radar.  They have too many losses, weren't regionally ranked, and didn't show up in the IIAC tourney.  They SOS dropped to 41st in the country so even that couldn't save them.  Loras, Wartburg, and Luther are all in the top 25 for SOS.

[Puerco Espin]

First Round Bye for the Du's.

[Madhatter5]

First Round Bye for the Du's.

And Wartburg is hosting. Was a bit more surprised at that then the Bye for Loras.

[KICKIN95]

I am a bit shocked that Loras isn't hosting, the facilities at the RockBowl are more accommodating than Wartburg as far as proximity of concessions, the amount of seating, the multiple press boxes, and the large hospitality suite.  The availability of lodging and closeness of locker rooms is much better as well.

[Madhatter5]

I am a bit shocked that Loras isn't hosting, the facilities at the RockBowl are more accommodating than Wartburg as far as proximity of concessions, the amount of seating, the multiple press boxes, and the large hospitality suite.  The availability of lodging and closeness of locker rooms is much better as well.

Loras is hosting the second round though?