2015 NCAA North Region

[dontshootthegoose]

I think Loras and Whitewater will both host.

[WarhawkFan]

I think Loras and Whitewater will both host.

Plot twist... does Macalaster host instead of UW-W because of proximity?

Potential Bracket:

Macalaster (Host)
Olaf
Scholastica
UWW

Loras (Host)
Westminster
Wash U
MSOE

Wheaton (Host)
Chicago
Carthage
Lake Forest

Trinity (Host)
Texas-Dallas
Whitworth
Redlands

[Puerco Espin]

I've always heard that the NCAA wants to avoid rematches between teams if at all possible.

Therefore, here are my predictions for hosts using the same teams that you have in your post:

Loras - Host
Carthage (163 mi)
Lake Forest (182 mi)
Scholastica (347 mi)

UWW - Host
Macalester (301 mi)
WashU (346 mi)
Chicago (117 mi)

Wheaton - Host
Westminster (361 mi)
MSOE (100 mi)
St. Olaf (387 mi)

As for the West, there is little the NCAA can do to avoid airfare, so I'm guessing how you have it set up will be how it goes.

[WarhawkFan]

Just got news that UWW's women's volleyball is hosting their 8 team regional for the NCAA tournament... that might spell trouble for UWW's hopes at hosting

[WarhawkFan]

And UWW women are hosting... not looking good for the Men

[dontshootthegoose]

Wheaton, Loras, WashU?

[WarhawkFan]

Wheaton, Loras, WashU?

I believe WashU is in the same situation (both Vball and WSOC hosting)

[dontshootthegoose]

IT'S TIMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blooter442]

I believe WashU is in the same situation (both Vball and WSOC hosting)

WashU WSOC is not hosting, my guess was that MSOC is, but vball could throw a wrench into the mix.

[dontshootthegoose]

Quick! Who are the teams you guys are trying to draw for opening matches?!

[Central Region Follower]

WashU Vball is not hosting either. Opens up the possibility for Wash U Men to host.

[dontshootthegoose]

Oshkosh 

[WarhawkFan]

Loras getting a bye and Oshkosh made the tournament? Questionable decisions there.  Committee clearly pitied Oshkosh for getting their program cut.

[D3 Scout]

UWW beat the CCIW, MIAC, NACC and IIAC champions and they still do not host. Wheaton gets a gift after a sub par season.

[dontshootthegoose]

Macalester Vs. CSS

St. Olaf vs Wis.-Oshkosh

Lake Forest vs Wheaton (Ill.)

Rose-Hulman vs Wis.-Whitewater