The WSU Shockers, who are quickly becoming the big story of the Missouri Valley Conference, won again. 65-57 over Northern Iowa. There is presently a log-jam in the middle of the conference, making the upcoming Creighton/Bradley game fairly important.
Could the Valley place three teams in the NCAA and three in the NIT? Commissioner Doug Elgin thinks its possible,
"I think we have a legitimate shot at three (in the NCAA) and possibly six teams in the postseason," said Elgin, referring to the NIT.
Hat tip: yoco
Surprisingly, I could see a scenario where SIU and WSU both make it. Then, if a team like Illinois State, Bradley, Creighton, or UNI could nearly run the table from this point, they would have a chance... but those four will have to sort themselves out to see who has what it takes.
But getting the three in the NIT (presumably three of the four mentioned above, plus maybe Evansville)... that is harder to see.
You have to admit though, it has been a good year so far, no matter whether we get two or three teams into the tournament (and at this point, it's hard to imagine only getting one).
The Shockers are for real. Believe it.
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