The week of 3-11 Rooting Interests

[Herkyalert]

Obviously, Western Kentucky is the big one tonight that needs to win. Other Monday minor contests are as follows.

1st Round Matchups Iowa beat Central Michigan and South Carolina State in non conference
Central Michigan (11-19, 4-12) vs. Buffalo (12-19, 4-12)
South Carolina State (6-23, 2-14) vs. Morgan State (14-14, 10-6)

Semifinal Matchups South Dakota State is the 1 seed. Summit only gets 1 team if SDSU wins it.
Western Illinois (22-7, 13-2) vs. NDSU (23-8, 12-4)
SDSU (23-9, 13-3) vs. IPFW (16-16, 7-9)

Championship Matchup Don't think the WCC sends more than 1 team if Gonzaga wins
Gonazaga (30-2, 16-0) needs to beat Saint Mary's (25-7, 14-2).

 

[Rlesterfan]

Obviously, Western Kentucky is the big one tonight that needs to win. Other Monday minor contests are as follows.

1st Round Matchups Iowa beat Central Michigan and South Carolina State in non conference
Central Michigan (11-19, 4-12) vs. Buffalo (12-19, 4-12)
South Carolina State (6-23, 2-14) vs. Morgan State (14-14, 10-6)

Semifinal Matchups South Dakota State is the 1 seed. Summit only gets 1 team if SDSU wins it.
Western Illinois (22-7, 13-2) vs. NDSU (23-8, 12-4)
SDSU (23-9, 13-3) vs. IPFW (16-16, 7-9)

Championship Matchup Don't think the WCC sends more than 1 team if Gonzaga wins
Gonazaga (30-2, 16-0) needs to beat Saint Mary's (25-7, 14-2).

I think Gonzaga is the most important win for the night

After that, Iowa can help its RPI with W Kentucky, CM and others

I think the Summit conference is a one bid no matter who wins

 

[hawkforlife9]

Fail to see how West. Kentucky has any relevance? Their RPI really sucks bad and they are playing a team that sucks bad.

 

[ameshawkeye]

Fail to see how West. Kentucky has any relevance? Their RPI really sucks bad and they are playing a team that sucks bad.

Because Iowa beat them...although it could be argued that at this point in the season, it wont' have any effect on Iowa's RPI.

 

[ssckelley]

Because Iowa beat them...although it could be argued that at this point in the season, it wont' have any effect on Iowa's RPI.

Pretty minor at this point, but a win by any of our non conference opponents helps the SOS opponent win percentage. We really needed Gardner Webb and South Dakota to make longer runs (if not win their tournament) to have any impact. I am not sure W Kentucky can crack the RPI top 150 by winning tonight. They are ranked 166 and are playing 109 Florida International.

 

[HawksMN]

UNI beat St Mary's. The Zags take care of biz and SM can do the ol nit.

 

[Rlesterfan]

Because Iowa beat them...although it could be argued that at this point in the season, it wont' have any effect on Iowa's RPI.

Actually a neutral court win by a team like Western kentucky can move Iowa up 2-4 spots in the RPI alone. The RPI difference between 60 and 75 is very thin.

 

[anderab]

Western Kentucky up 2 at the half. South Dakota St. down 2 at the half, but started game down 10-0. Central Michigan down 4 at the half. All 3 games still winnable for RPI boost.

 

[H8IAST8]

We do not want SDSU to win. They have an RPI of 76, why on earth would we want them to pass us? They are not getting an At large

EFIT: Same goes for NDSU

 

[H8IAST8]

Maybe St Marys will get a royal beat down 25+

 

[H8IAST8]

National Headlines like this should help the Hawks cause:
Bubble Watch: Saint Mary's résumé drastically lacking substance

 

[ssckelley]

National Headlines like this should help the Hawks cause:
Bubble Watch: Saint Mary's résumé drastically lacking substance

Saint Mary has a horrible resume but will likely get into the tournament.

When I first looked at this picture I thought it was Clemmons: