What's Up In The Missouri Valley: What's Up In The Missouri Valley 2/26/2022

Saturday, February 26, 2022

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 2/26/2022

Bracket Watch: Bubble Questions Loom as March Nears--Sports Illustrated

Bracket Talk
Cooper asks: Who is the most likely bid stealer this season? Or what league has the best potential for a bid steal?
Last year, we had two legitimate bid stealers—high-major teams with no chance otherwise of dancing that win their conference tournament and get into the field. I doubt we see a repeat of that this year, but it’s certainly a storyline to watch heading into Championship Week.
There are a number of mid-major tournaments worth watching for bid-stealing situations. Particularly if Loyola Chicago beats Northern Iowa this weekend, anyone beating the Ramblers in the MVC tournament would potentially be creating a bid-stealer situation with Loyola getting an at-large.

News, Notes, and Highlighted Games: Saturday, Feb 26th--Hoops HD

-LOYOLA CHICAGO AT NORTHERN IOWA (Missouri Valley). I think this is one that Loyola Chicago needs. I wouldn’t call them a lock even if they win it, and I wouldn’t say they’re completely out even if they lose it, but it VERY MUCH help them if they win this game. Northern Iowa has been playing well, and won’t be easy to beat at home. In fact a win for UNI jumps them over Loyola Chicago in the standings, so…it’s a huge game.
-MISSOURI VALLEY – As mentioned above, the game between Loyola Chicago and Northern Iowa will determine the first place finisher

2/26/2022 MATCHUP NEWS AND NOTES--Staring At The Floorboards

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Typical Saturday, so I’m going on a quick KenPom thrill score run down…

Huge game in a jacked up McLeod between Loyola and Northern Iowa...

Championship Saturday – Keys to the Title--Valley Hoops Insider