Missouri Valley Conference 2005-06 Preview by Neal Heston During the past few years, it seems as if the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) enters a new season following its best year ever. Well, the 2005-06 campaign will have a lot of expectations to live up to. Three teams (Southern Illinois, Creighton […]

Missouri Valley Conference 2004-05 Recap by Neal Heston Most everyone thought the Missouri Valley Conference’s (MVC) success last season – two teams going to the NCAA Tournament and another two in the NIT – couldn’t be topped in the 2004-05 campaign. Well, topped it was, as three teams went dancing […]

Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Recap by Neal Heston Bluejays soar into NCAA As Selection Sunday approaches, there is one thing for certain: Creighton is not on the bubble. After sitting in the middle of the league with a 7-7 Missouri Valley Conference record last month, the Bluejays have reeled off […]

Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Preview by Neal Heston Arch Madness set to be as mad as it ever has been The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament is set to probably be the most important it has ever been. Southern Illinois enters the weekend as the only lock for the NCAA Tournament. […]

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston Tourney Watch Southern Illinois: NCAA Tourney – SIU just knows how to win the big games. Winning at Illinois State is tough, and the Salukis made it look simple. Wichita State: NCAA Tourney – Two tough losses have the Shockers slipping, but they […]

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston Tourney Watch Wichita State: NCAA Tourney – The Shockers continue to dominate anyone who comes their way. The team is still on the outside of the rankings, looking in, but that shouldn’t be the case for too long. Southern Illinois: NCAA Tourney – […]

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston Tourney Watch With the first week of February complete, which teams still look strong? Wichita State: NCAA Tourney – Wichita State dropped a close one at Creighton on Tuesday, but it still appears to be the best team in the Valley. Southern Illinois: […]

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston Midterm This writer thinks he’s so smart. But you can judge now by comparing my preseason picks compared to how everything stacks up midway through the conference slate. Be kind; there’s still a month left! Preseason Picks Through Jan. 24 Wichita State Wichita […]

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston Bluejays still fly high Creighton was in danger of falling to 2-4 in MVC play for the first time in Head Coach Dana Altman’s stint there, but two rallies against Northern Iowa stopped that. The Bluejays trailed 28-17 in the first half, but […]

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston A good sign The last time the Missouri Valley Conference got three teams in the NCAA Tournament was 1999. During that campaign, seven teams boasted winning records. This season, there are eight so far. If Drake is able to knock down Illinois State […]