1 game from every mid-major conference that could determine the race--Mid-Major Madness
Missouri Valley
Feb. 27: Northern Iowa at Loyola Chicago
Another big last day of the season matchup here coming out of the Missouri Valley. After finishing first and second in the conference last season, these two teams will be out for blood against each other once again, and it all culminates in Chicago in late February. After winning the regular season conference championship, but getting upset in the first round of the MVC tournament, Northern Iowa will be looking for revenge. These two teams split their games last season, with the home team winning both. The Ramblers were undefeated at home during conference play last season, and will need to use that home court advantage in this potential deciding game in the conference. If both teams perform how as expected in the regular season, they’re setting up to be on a collision course.
Hoops HD Merit Rankings (and Bracket Projections) – Nov 30th--Hoops HD
115. Loyola Chicago – has not played34. Illinois State – 1-1, neutral win vs UMass Lowell, loss @ Ohio State33. Bradley – 2-1, neutral wins vs Toledo and Oakland, loss @ XavierBefore you read any further, understand what it is that you are looking at. This is simply a measurement of CURRENT MERIT. Nothing more. I am making no attempt whatsoever to rank teams based on how good I actually believe them to be, and I’m certainly not trying to make any predictions of what the NCAA Tournament will look like in March. If that is what you’re looking for, then look elsewhere.
I am asking myself one question. How difficult is it to win the games that teams have won? I am not asking myself at all how good I think any teams are at the moment. Do I believe that Montana State is better than Duke? Of course not. Do I think winning at UNLV is more difficult than beating Coppin State home? Yes. That’s why when looking at current merit, Montana State is ahead.
I do it this way because that I feel that as an exercise, it gets me in the habit of objectively looking at teams and not ranking teams based on assumption. I also do it this way because…well…this is simply how I like to do it…
So, here is how it looks. It is admittedly ridiculous. It also only reflects games played prior to today. When I do this next week after the number of games that have been played have doubled, it will look a lot different.
30. DRAKE – 2-0, wins @ Kansas State, neutral win vs South Dakota
First of Many Weekly Award Winners--Valley Hoops Insider
Cross Valley Conflicts--Valley Hoops Insider
OVC & MVC Players on Lute Olson List--Valley Hoops Insider
Both Valleys Land Players on Henson List--Valley Hoops Insider
Tahvanainen scores 12 to lift Bradley past Judson 105-32--Associated Press
11/30 Men's Basketball Players of the Week--College Sports Madness
Missouri Valley Elijah Childs F Bradley
Bradley's Elijah Childs named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley men's basketball seeking opponents for this weekend, early next week--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley focused on itself in home opener against NAIA opponent Judson--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley notches big win over Judson on night of cardboard cutouts, empty arena and debuts--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley men's basketball team wallops Judson in home opener--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley men's hoops move up South Dakota State game, might add another foe--Peoria Journal Star
Bradley runs Judson out of the gym in record style--Bradley Scout
Elijah Childs Named Valley Player of the Week--bradleybraves.com
Elijah Childs Named Bradley Scholar-Athlete Of The Week--bradleybraves.com
Braves Post Record-Setting Win Over Judson--bradleybraves.com
Bradley to Host South Dakota State on Friday--bradleybraves.com
Bradley women open road season Wednesday at Wright State--Peoria Journal Star
Women’s Basketball Faces Wright State In Road Opener--bradleybraves.com
Women's Basketball Hosts Iowa Wednesday in Home Opener--godrakebulldogs.com
Peaks and (Missouri) Valleys: Week 1 in the MVC--Eville-Ways
Game Preview: UT Martin Skyhawks--Eville-Ways
Evansville wraps up opening stretch at UT Martin--gopurpleaces.com
Youth shines for Aces in loss at Murray State--gopurpleaces.com
UE Women's Basketball Spectator Update--gopurpleaces.com
Strong wins MVC Newcomer of the Week in debut games as Redbird--Vidette Online
After COVID-19-induced drought, ISU sports return with men's basketball Columbus MTE split--Vidette Online
Despite retirement, Chastain guides Redbirds--Vidette Online
Strong Named Opening Newcomer of the Week in the MVC--goredbirds.com
Redbirds Prepare For Battle with Panthers--goredbirds.com
Watch now: Illinois State women's basketball sets Sunday season opener--The Pantagraph
Sycamore Basketball Replaces UIndy with Truman State Dec. 8--gosycamores.com
Loyola Women’s Basketball’s 3 First-Years Make Instant Impact--Loyola Phoenix
Janae Gonzales Featured In MVC Scholar-Athlete Spotlight--loyolaramblers.com
Leading off: UNI men to host St. Ambrose Friday--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Men's Basketball Announces Remaining Non-Conference Schedule--unipanthers.com
Panthers and Fighting Bees Set for Friday--unipanthers.com
UNI Women Travel to NDSU--unipanthers.com
Salukis get back at it to prepare for season opener--Southern Illinoisan
Valley's all-time leading scorer Hawkins headed to national hall of fame--Southern Illinoisan
Saluki Basketball 5@5: Korn always thought Mullins would coach, Dembele's return and Valley notes--Southern Illinoisan
Salukis, sophomore core set to open season at SEMO--Southern Illinoisan
Saluki Basketball 5@5: Bigs give SIU different looks, SEMO's experience and Henson Award candidates--Southern Illinoisan
Game Notes: Men's Basketball at SEMO--siusalukis.com
Men's Basketball schedule updates--siusalukis.com
Valparaiso loss snaps 17-game win streak over UIC--NWI Times
Valpo Falls at UIC on Tuesday--valpoathletics.com
Valpo, Purdue Meet on Friday Night on Big Ten Network--valpoathletics.com
Valpo Women Back in Action Wednesday at Illinois--valpoathletics.com
MVC’s WBB Teams Utilize Historic Success to Fuel Their Fire--The Missouri Valley
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