2016 North Region

[casualfan]

If Loras wins the IIAC I could see them hosting as well.

If Loras hosts, I'll be shocked as they weren't in the Top 6 of the North Region NCAA Rankings last week. I'm sure they'll move up, but I would be surprised to see them higher than 4th. And if you're 4th in your region, you should never host a NCAA tournament game.

[dontshootthegoose]

Loras has no shot of hosting; let alone, they may still have a hard time winning their conference.

[gustiefan04]

If the IIAC gets 2 teams into the dance, it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Loras host...

The selection committee has made it very clear in years past that its all about $$, not rankings. And from a geographic/travel perspective, Dubuque makes a lot of sense for North & Central region teams.

[blue_jays]

If Loras wins the IIAC I could see them hosting as well.

If Loras hosts, I'll be shocked as they weren't in the Top 6 of the North Region NCAA Rankings last week. I'm sure they'll move up, but I would be surprised to see them higher than 4th. And if you're 4th in your region, you should never host a NCAA tournament game.

Just remember that the only schools that host NCAA postseason games are the ones that put in bids to host. If other top teams don't submit hosting bids, it's gotta fall to someone.

[Flying Weasel]

And the deadline for submitting proposed budgets/facility evaluations for first/second rounds and sectional rounds was Sunday, October 30.

[1970s NESCAC Player]

And the deadline for submitting proposed budgets/facility evaluations for first/second rounds and sectional rounds was Sunday, November 1.

I thought today was November 1 . . .   

[Flying Weasel]

What are you talking about?!? 

(was looking at 2015 dates, not 2106 dates)

[KrazyLegZ]

Never said the IIAC would be a cake walk. The championship is always a close game, no matter who Loras plays. But, if they can win their next two games. I think that puts them in strong consideration to host the 1st round of the tournament.

Loras has no shot of hosting; let alone, they may still have a hard time winning their conference.

[dontshootthegoose]

Loras vs Simpsont -  4-1 Loras... Rothert or Mr. November

Dubuque vs Luther -   3-2 Luther, think Luther is rolling right now and Dubuque is on the decline. Honestly, you never know what you are going to get from these two


Macalester vs St. Johns -   3-1 Mac


Scholastica vs Northwestern -   2-0 Superior

[dontshootthegoose]

Loras vs Luther tonight, may have huge implications depending on who wins.

IIAC Champion - 1
UWW - 1
St. Thomas - 1
MWAC - 1
UMAC - 1


With that being said,

I think regardless of tonight's game, Loras is in.
UWW is a lock on Pool B
St. Thomas won the MIAC earlier today
MWAC- Either Grinnel or Norberts (who are currently tied, don't see either snagging a Pool C)
UMAC- Scholastica or Superior, again neither will grab a Pool C


That leaves us with Loras/Luther/Macalester all in the running for a pool C. Since it has been a down year in this region, I don't see 2 pool C's coming from this side (but then again, I could be wrong)

If you compare resumes, Loras is 2-4-0 with a SOS of higher than that of Macalester

Luther with an even higher SOS of the other two and another huge smashing against Dubuque, I would have to say they too have a better resume than Macalester.

[dontshootthegoose]

Just checked in with Scholastica and Superior, 2-1 CSS with 12' to go.

CSS just picked up a red card, should make for an interesting rest of the game.

[dontshootthegoose]

12' to go in the first half****** 

[dontshootthegoose]

Luther up 1 early in the first half

[dontshootthegoose]

Luther now up 3-0 against Loras....

Like I've said, this is a down year for Loras but I do think Luther is just that good!

[firstplaceloser]

Luther now up 3-0 against Loras....

Like I've said, this is a down year for Loras but I do think Luther is just that good!

since the IIAC champion is determined by regular season why is there even playoffs and will this hurt loras at all for the NCAA bid