Sunday, March 28, 2021

What's Up In The Missouri Valley 3/28/2021


 
Illinois State's Antonio Reeves declares for NBA Draft, but could still return to Redbirds--The Pantagraph



College basketball coaching changes 2021-22--Heat Check CBB

Indiana State

Conference: Missouri Valley
2020-21:
15-10 (11-7 MVC)
Last NCAA Tournament:
2011

  • OUT: Greg Lansing
    • 11 years; 181-164; 1 NCAA
    • Age: 53
  • IN: Josh Schertz
    • Lincoln Memorial HC (D-II)
    • Age: 45



Picked last, Oregon State now Elite after beating Loyola--Associated Press
Loyola Chicago's Moser says he's not ready to discuss future--Associated Press
No. 12 Oregon State ousts No. 8 Loyola Chicago, advances to Elite Eight of men's NCAA Tournament--USA Today
Oregon State’s Cinderella run extends to Elite Eight with win over Loyola: 3 things we learned--Fansided

Three key takeaways from Oregon State’s win over Loyola-Chicago

2. Loyola-Chicago faces an offseason of uncertainty

The last remnants of the Ramblers’ Final Four team are set to move on as both Krutwig and Williamson (barring a decision to return for a fifth year thanks to the NCAA’s waiver for athletes that played this season) have exhausted the remainder of their eligibility, leaving the future of Loyola-Chicago’s rising program in doubt.

The rest of the roster didn’t distinguish itself against the Beavers this afternoon, which could influence Porter Moser’s decision whether to pursue a high-major job or not.

Moser should be a hot candidate with schools like Indiana, Texas and Oklahoma all looking for new head coaches. If this is the time that Moser makes the jump to a power conference program, his stock may never be hotter.

Oklahoma basketball: Will Porter Moser replace retiring Lon Kruger?--Fansided
Loyola Chicago’s run ends in a rough-shooting Sweet 16 loss--Mid-Major Madness
2021 NCAA Men’s Tournament Viewing Guide: Sweet Sixteen Saturday--Blogging The Bracket

Midwest 12. Oregon State Beavers (19-12, 10-10 Pac-12 Automatic)
vs. 8. Loyola Chicago Ramblers (26-4, 16-2 MVC Automatic)

2:40 p.m. on CBS (March Madness Live game link) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (Kevin Harlan and Dan Bonner with Dana Jacobson reporting)

The Beavers and Ramblers meet for the first time with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. With a win, Oregon State will earn its recognized regional final berth since 1966 and their first period since the Ralph Miller-led 1982 team (which was subsequently vacated due to NCAA violations). As for Loyola, this is the very rare matchup where the mid-major is not only the higher seed in the Sweet Sixteen matchup but also has a more storied March history. After all, the Ramblers have a national title on their record and they’re aiming to make Final Fours in consecutive NCAA trips.

Puppet Ramblings: Sweet Sixteen, Day 1--Hoops HD

-Oregon State and Loyola Chicago face off in a game that almost no one would have had in their brackets two weeks ago, much less predicted prior to the start of the conference tournaments.  And, it should actually be a fun one!  Loyola Chicago has been a good team all year, but no one expected them to control Illinois from tip to buzzer the way they did in the Round of 32.  Oregon State was rather unspectacular for most of the season, but has been on a rampage since the conference tournaments started and now has a chance to get to the Elite Eight.

Column: Loyola’s stars say goodbye after a run to the Sweet 16. Are they farewells for the season — or forever?--Chicago Tribune
Column: No one should blame Porter Moser if he were to take a more lucrative coaching job after Loyola’s Sweet 16 loss in the NCAA Tournament--Chicago Tribune
MARCH MADNESS: What’s Next for Loyola Chicago?--Off The Inbound
Offensive Woes End Loyola Men’s Basketball’s NCAA Tournament Run in Sweet 16--Loyola Phoenix
Loyola Falls To Oregon State, 65-58, In NCAA Midwest Regional Semifinals--loyolaramblers.com



Missouri State set for women’s Sweet 16 rematch vs Stanford--Associated Press
In Sweet 16 vs. Stanford, the MSU Lady Bears are out to receive the respect they deserve--Springfield News-Leader
Missouri State Lady Bears' season ends with NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 loss to Stanford--Springfield News-Leader
Lady Bears legends Burnett, Stiles, feel good about this years' run--The Standard

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