If ever there was a tournament where seeds could’ve been eliminated and teams just draw opponents out of a hat, it might be this year’s Southeastern Conference tourney.
Author: Adam Glatczak
Loss in Summit final shouldn’t obscure terrific season for South Dakota
South Dakota lost to South Dakota State in the Summit League final, but the Coyotes’ season should not be forgotten, regardless of postseason tournament fate.
Final Arch Madness Notes: MVC’s choice of Loyola has proven a terrific one
Five years ago, the Missouri Valley Conference took a gamble when it added Loyola. The move has paid off big-time for the conference and the school.
South Dakota State shows again its far more than one player, rolls into Summit final
One game after an underwhelming performance in its 2018 Summit League Tournament opener, South Dakota State reminded all just why it won the league’s regular season title, rolling past North Dakota State in the tourney semis.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, March 6, 2018
A second straight late-season charge by UNC Greensboro in the Southern Conference has a happier ending this season. And the Spartans’ story may have another chapter or two left.
Redbirds come up just short again at Arch Madness
Illinois State once again made a run but came up just short of the grand prize in the MVC Tournament.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, March 4, 2018
After a few years away-what could even be called a long absence for a program so used to postseason success-Murray State is back in the NCAA Tournament. And it couldn’t be in much more satisfying fashion.
Loyola outlasts Northern Iowa at its own game to move on at Arch Madness
Top seed Loyola Chicago looked ready to fall right into the trap set by ninth-seeded Northern Iowa but responded late to move on at the 2018 MVC Tournament.
Valparaiso’s trying first year in MVC capped by early Arch Madness exit
Valparaiso’s first game in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament ended like many of the Crusaders’ other MVC games this season, with a close loss that summed up a tough first year in the league.
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 2, 2018
It appeared Thursday night was going to offer us yet another instance of a top-ranked team losing this season when Virginia looked on its way to a sure loss at Louisville Thursday night. The Cavaliers trailed by four points, and there was less than one second left on the clock. No problem. All it took was two made free throws, a travel on the baseline by a Cardinals player inbounding the ball, and then a banked in three-pointer at the buzzer.
