Its top program moved on, but the Missouri Valley Conference persevered like it always does-and in fact came out even stronger, led by Loyola Chicago’s fantastic season.
Conference Notes
2017-18 Big East Post-Mortem
Just a few years after realignment changed the Big East immensely, the conference put forth a terrific season all the way around, and looks to be in great shape. A national champion led the way, but there is much more behind them.
2017-18 Ivy League Post-Mortem
The Ancient Eight appears to have a lot of potential in the seasons to come, building on what the programs showed this season, especially among their underclassmen.
2017-18 Pac-12 Post-Mortem
From before the season right to the bitter end, 2017-18 was a season to forget for the Pac-12. It can only get better from here for all of them, or so we think, and it gets really interesting trying to look ahead save for one idea: next season will be better.
2017-18 OVC Post-Mortem
The program that has dominated the Ohio Valley for so long returned to prominence – and the NCAA Tournament – in a nice 2017-18 season.
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.
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.
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.
