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Title: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 06, 2009, 07:53:22 PM
The South is so geographically dispersed that it is hard to assess the various teams.  We are still four weeks away from the first release of the Regional Rankings.

I have started this thread to give us a chance to learn what is happening in the various conference races. As the Regional rankings are released, then we can comment on them.  When the playoffs come, we can continue the discussions here, also.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: ASCfan237 on January 06, 2009, 08:14:00 PM
Great idea. I hope the ASC gets some respect when the rankings do come out.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 06, 2009, 09:01:41 PM
The ASC has one more weekend (1-2 games) of full inter-divisional crossover play.

On the East, UT-Dallas, UT-Tyler and LeTourneau have joined Mississippi College as the premier teams.  UOzarks has four solid seniors, each of whom scored in double figures in a 82-79 loss.  Even Louisiana College has a great contender for player of the year in Josh Johnson.  Finally, ETBU lurks in the spoiler role.

Current records in the ASC-East...  Key games are noted.


Team................Conf.In-RegOverallKey games
1. LeTourneau6-07-18-3Loss to UWW 58-69; (1-2 vs. D2's). Hosts McM and HSU
2T Texas-Dallas5-18-110-1Loss at McM 61-64; 2 wins over Austin Coll and Guilford 64-48; Hosts TLU and Schreiner
2T Texas-Tyler5-15-25-6Loss to Guilford 66-75; Wins over McM 66-62 and at UMHB 78-68; hosts HPU, SRSU
4T Miss. Coll3-35-37-3Loss at HSU 82-88, at McM 73-84, at HPU 69-71.Wins over Sewanee, Rust
4T Ozarks3-34-35-6Win over Hendrix 64-61; Losses at CTX 87-91, at UMHB 69-83; at McM 79-82.
6. E. Tex Bapt.2-44-45-6Wins over Austin Coll 79-65 and UDallas 64-53
7. La. College1-52-53-7Win over Millsaps 65-57

The ASC has not done as well versus the East this season.  The West visits the East this weekend.

ASC West Key games are listed  (Regular season games are usually Thurs/Sat)

Team................Conf.In-RegOverallKey games
1. McMurry5-15-26-4Loss to N. Central IL 66-69 (n), loss at UTT 62-66.  Plays at LeTU and at ETBU.
2T UMHB3-35-55-5Loss at S'western 68-75, at Trinity 71-81, at LeTU 47-60; Losses to UTD 71-81 and UTT 68-78; Win over UWW 73-67; win over Lake Forest 98-43; at LaColl (1/8) and at Miss Coll (1/10)
2T Concordia (CTX)3-33-34-6Non-reg win over WPI 86-85; plays at MissColl (1/8) and LaColl (1/10)
4T    Sul Ross St. (SRSU)3-53-53-8Plays at UTT on 1/10
4T Howard Payne (HPU)3-53-53-9Non-reg loss to Anderson 78-93
6T Hardin-Simmons (HSU)2-43-63-7Beat UDallas 75-62, loss to Austin College 56-79, S'Western 79-91
6T TX Luth. (TLU)2-42-42-7Non-reg. loss to Anderson 79-84
8. Schreiner1-51-71-8Loss at Trinity 66-77, at S'Western 41-58
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 06, 2009, 09:27:59 PM
SCAC West

Team.........ConfIn-regOverallKey games
Trinity4-09-111-1In-region wins over UMHB and Hendrix; loss to UWSP.
Hendrix2-14-28-3In-region losses to Ozarks and Trinity

SCAC East

Team..........Conf In-regOverall Key games
Oglethorpe2-15-29-3Split with Emory
Centre2-16-38-3Loss to Transylvania
DPU2-16-38-4Split with Wabash; Def. Franklin; Loss to Ohio Northern
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 06, 2009, 09:39:36 PM
I looked at the ODAC.

Here are the best teams...

Team..........Conf.......In-reg.......Overall......
RMC3-07-08-3
EMU3-06-27-3
Roanoke2-05-110-1
Guilford 1-07-28-2
W&L1-14-38-3
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 06, 2009, 09:43:51 PM
Top of the USA South, only NCWC seems to be close.

NCWC  0-0  /  4-1  / 9-2

Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 06, 2009, 10:02:40 PM
Beginning on Feb 4th, the Regional Rankings will rank 8 South Region Teams.  If we rank by in-region winning percentage, we get these 8 teams.


Team...........Conference......in-reg.......overall
1 RMC ODAC7-08-3
2 Trinity SCAC-West9-1 11-1
3 UTD ASC-East8-110-1
4 LeTU ASC-East7-18-3
5 Roanoke ODAC5-110-1
6 NCWC USA South4-19-2
7 GuilfordODAC7-2 8-2
8 EMU ODAC6-27-3
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on January 08, 2009, 01:02:40 PM
Ralph, I'm not sure if Trinity's loss to UW-Stevens Point is an in-region loss.  I had Trinity with a 6-0 record against other South Region Teams. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 08, 2009, 01:44:30 PM
Quote from: Walter17 on January 08, 2009, 01:02:40 PM
Ralph, I'm not sure if Trinity's loss to UW-Stevens Point is an in-region loss.  I had Trinity with a 6-0 record against other South Region Teams. 
Yes, Trinity and UW-SP are in Administrative Region #4 (TX, OK, MO, IL, WI and westward.)

There are four components to "in-region".

1) New legislation (later this year) will automatically make conference games in-region in all sports.  (This has been an issue in some sports for multi-region conferences.)
2) In the respective Evaluation Regions (TU is in the South).
3) The 200-mile radius rule.
4) Administrative Regions.

As always, check the Handbook (http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/champ_handbooks/basketball/2009/3_mbasketball_handbook.pdf).  ;)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on January 08, 2009, 02:16:39 PM
Awesome, that clears things up. Thanks!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on January 08, 2009, 05:09:13 PM
Quote from: Walter17 on January 08, 2009, 02:16:39 PM
Awesome, that clears things up. Thanks!

Not nearly as much as dumping the increasingly irrelevant "in-region" v. "out-of-region" distinction.   :P
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: pbrooks3 on January 08, 2009, 06:27:57 PM
Ralph, thanks for doing the homework and putting all of this together.  This makes it easy for the rest of us junkies!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 08, 2009, 06:33:38 PM
Quote from: pbrooks3 on January 08, 2009, 06:27:57 PM
Ralph, thanks for doing the homework and putting all of this together.  This makes it easy for the rest of us junkies!
Now all I need is for some posters from the east side of the region to start their comments!  ;)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on January 09, 2009, 12:38:04 PM
I don't know much about some of these teams.  I've heard that LeTu is pretty tough this year.  What's their story?  I don't remember the last time LeTu was one of the top teams in the region.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 09, 2009, 09:12:30 PM
Okay South Region fans, Trinity dodged a bullet at Southwestern tonight.   >:(

TU 75, SU 73 (http://southwesternpirates.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/m13game.html)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: pbrooks3 on January 09, 2009, 09:21:24 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on January 09, 2009, 09:12:30 PM
Okay South Region fans, Trinity dodged a bullet at Southwestern tonight.   >:(

TU 75, SU 73 (http://southwesternpirates.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2008-2009/m13game.html)
The road is rarely easy in the SCAC even when its only 90 minutes away!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 10, 2009, 08:54:48 PM
Beginning on Feb 4th, the Regional Rankings will rank 8 South Region Teams.  If we rank by in-region winning percentage, we get these 8 teams.

Results thru Jan 10th... (Pending)



Team...........Conf....In-reg..%age...Overall..In-region losses
1 RMC ODAC9-01.00010-3None
2T Trinity SCAC-W10-1.90912-1UWSP 70-71 OT
2T UTD ASC-E10-1.90912-1at McM 61-64
4 Roanoke ODAC8-1.88812-1Muskingum 79-83 OT (n)
5 GuilfordODAC9-2.81810-2at UTD 48-64, NCWC 55-76
6T NCWC USAC4-1.8009-3at VWC 59-84
6T LeTU ASC-E8-2.8009-4UWW 58-69 (n), McM 63-65
8 McMASC-W7-2.7788-4NCent IL 66-69 (n), at UTTyler 62-66
******
"9T" OgleSCAC-E6-2.75010-3at Emory 83-89, Centre 59-64
"9T" UT-TylerASC-E6-2.7506-6Guilford 66-75 (n), at ConcordiaTX 83-98
X EMU ODAC6-4.6007-5Ferrum, CNU, W&L, Roanoke

Corrections appreciated.


EDIT:  Thanks to the Oglethorpe fan who called to my attention the correct in-region record. (I always appreciate fans double-checking my work.  It is all about getting it right!)

Oglethorpe's in-region wins -- Emory, Maryville TN, LaGrange, DPU, Rhodes, Sewanee.
Oglethorpe's in-region losses -- Emory, Centre
Oglethorpe's non-region games -- Haverford (w), Swarthmore (w), Buffalo State (w), Pitt-Greenburg (w) Birmingham-Southern (2nd-year provisional --  w)

Corrections are greatly appreciated.  :)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 11, 2009, 08:02:26 PM
Cut and pasted from the Top 25 Board...



A word about the South region...

I have started a South Region Rankings and Playoff thread to tide us over until the Regional Rankings are released on February 4th.  South Region Rankings and Playoffs

As I researched the rankings, I found these "criteria" gems.  (W/L Records are listed by overall/ in-region/ conference.)

1) RMC (ODAC 10-3/9-0/4-0) undefeated in-region but non-region losses to W&J and DeSales.  Has most of the "meat" of the ODAC schedule ahead of it, but RMC only plays Guilford, Roanoke and EMU once in conference play...easier than expected!

2) Trinity (SCAC-West 12-1/10-1/5-0) beat rival Southwestern on the road on Friday night; must go to Centre and DePauw but catches Oglethorpe at home (crossover single round robin).  OT loss at home to UWSP in November, but has home win over ASC-West foe UMHB.  TU might easily go 23-2 overall/20-2 in-region!

3) UTD (ASC-East 12-1/10-1/7-1) destroyed Guilford 64-48.  That was the lowest Guilford offensive output that I could find this decade (corrections appreciated). The Comets play a beautiful brand of half-court ball.  Very smart, mature players.  They do not beat themselves.  Have a crossover win over UMHB and a road loss to McMurry.  The ASC-East is very tough and balanced this season.  (ASC-East perennial power Mississippi College is tied for 4th this morning after crossover play!)  I think that UTD will lose two road games in the East and go 10-2.  The ASC-East winner hosts the 8-team post-season tourney!  In-region record might go 20-3 and 22-3 overall.

4)  Roanoke (ODAC 12-1/8-1/4-0) has an in-region split with Muskingum (OAC).  Plays Guilford tomorrow night at home and goes to the Quakers on Jan 28th.  Other ODAC games include hosting VWC and going to EMU whom they beat last night.  Currently 12-1 overall /8-1 in-region /4-0 conference with 12 conference games remaining.  ODAC fans...any prognostications on Roanoke in their next 12 games?

5)  Guilford (ODAC 10-2/ 9-2/ 3-0 ) has an in-region win over UT-Tyler (neutral floor) and the loss at UT-Dallas.  They also have a loss in December to NCWC, but wins over Averett, Greensboro and Methodist.  The Quakers have a non-region win over McDaniel.  The ODAC schedule includes the Roanoke game tomorrow night, the Roanoke road trip on Jan 28th, and at EMU on February 11th.  Comments ODAC fans.

6T) NCWC (USAC 9-3/4-1/0-0) has 12 conference games to play.  Their non-region losses include home loss 87-96 to St Vincent, and at mediocre Neumann, 71-73.  NCWC lost to the Marlins at Virginia Wesleyan 59-84.  The in-region wins include HSC, E&H, Guilford and Mary Washington.  Who gets into the rankings from the USA South is still up for grabs, as USAC play begins on Tuesday.

6T)  LeTourneau  (ASC-E 9-4/8-2/7-1) is in a 3-way tie in the ASC-East.  LETU has a very athletic team with in-region losses to UWW 58-69 and McMurry 63-65.  The LeTU in-region (non-conference) win was over Lake Forest. The ASC-East is so strong that Mississippi College, who has an exhibition win over D-1 Alcorn State, is tied for fourth.  ASC-East double round robin play begins this week. The one (UT-Dallas, LeTourneau, UT-Tyler or Mississippi College or even UOzarks) who  earns the conference post-season tourney by winning the division will have been battle-tested.

8 ) McMurry (ASC-West 8-4/7-2/7-1) has a 3 game lead on UMHB (which beat UWW 73-67 in December) and Concordia-Austin in the ASC-West.  Non-conference games were at D-1 UTSA and at D-1 Texas State and then in Las Vegas with a 66-69 in-region loss to CCIW's North Central and a win over St Vincent PA 82-78 (common opponent with NCWC).  After a 3-3 start, McMurry has gone 5-1 (loss to D-1 Texas State).  The in-region loss was at UT-Tyler in the 4th game of the season.  McMurry has in-region wins over LeTU, UT-Dallas and Mississippi College. They have thirteen regular season games remaining.  In the conference tourney, West #1 will open against East #4, which could be anyone of five strong teams.

Comments are appreciated.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 12, 2009, 09:12:48 PM
Roanoke 80, Guilford 76 (http://www.roanoke.edu/athletics/mbball/0809box/rc-guil1.htm)

Roanoke's in-region is now 9-1  (.900).

Guilford drops to 9-3 (.750).

The ODAC should wreak some carnage!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 16, 2009, 10:50:43 PM
Big games this weekend.

RMC won at E&H (1/17)
Trinity beat provisional BSC tonight 65-56; is winning at Rhodes on 1/17.
UTDallas (UTD) beat ETBU 76-61 last night;  Beat LeTU on 1/17 60-59.
Roanoke has beaten Guilford and Bridgewater;  Tied with W&L on 1/17.
Guilford lost to Roanoke 76-80 and beat E&H; Beat VWC on 1/17.
NCWC beat Roanoke Bible earlier this week; Lost to Shenandoah on 1/17.
LeTourneau (LeTU)  beat UOzarks 80-70; lost at UT-D 59-60.
McMurry (McM) beat Texas Lutheran; beat Schreiner 93-87 OT

Oglethorpe beat Hendrix 80-77 tonight.  Hosts Millsaps on Sunday.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: magicman on January 16, 2009, 11:03:11 PM
Hey Ralph,

Talked to Patrick Stewart tonight. He said hello and only had good things to say about you. And I verified that he was one of the best hockey players to have lived in Abilene.  Plattsburgh had a big win tonight(much needed) as they beat the conference leaders, Oneonta St 71-59. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 18, 2009, 02:31:09 PM
Beginning on Feb 4th, the Regional Rankings will rank 8 South Region Teams.  If we rank by in-region winning percentage, we get these 8 teams.

Results thru Jan 18th...


Team.............Conf......In-reg..%age...Overall..In-region losses
1 RMC ODAC11-01.00012-3None
2 UTD ASC-E12-1.92314-1at McM 61-64
3 Trinity SCAC-W11-1.90914-1UWSP 70-71 OT
4T Roanoke ODAC9-2.81812-1Muskingum 79-83 OT (n), W&L 66-68
4T McMASC-W9-2.81810-4NCent IL 66-69 (n), at UTTyler 62-66
6 OgleSCAC-E8-2.80012-3at Emory 83-89, Centre 59-64
7 GuilfordODAC11-3.78512-3at UTD 48-64, NCWC 55-76, at Roanoke 76-80
8T CentreSCAC-E9-3.75012-3Transy 63-65, Piedmont 75-82, at DPU 74-78
8T DPUSCAC-E9-3.75012-4Franklin 61-75 (n), at Wabash 52-57, at Ogle 63-67
8T LeTU ASC-E9-3.75010-5UWW 58-69 (n), McM 63-65, at UTD 59-60
8T MissCollASC-E9-3.75011-3at HSU 82-88, at McM 73-84, at HPU 69-71
******
X NCWC USAC4-2.66710-4at VWC 59-84, Shenandoah 65-68

Corrections appreciated.


EDIT:  Oglethorpe beat Millsaps on 1/18; DPU beat Colorado College on 1/18.
LEGEND:  RMC = Randolph-Macon; UTD = UT-Dallas; McM = McMurry; Ogle = Oglethorpe; DPU = DePauw; LeTU = LeTourneau; NCWC = North Carolina Wesleyan.; W&L = Washington & Lee; HPU = Howard Payne; HSU = Hardin-Simmons; VWC = Virginia Wesleyan, UWW =  UW-Whitewater.

Corrections are greatly appreciated.  :)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 22, 2009, 01:08:05 AM
Edits in the loss column are thru games of Jan 21
Quote from: Ralph Turner on January 18, 2009, 02:31:09 PM
Beginning on Feb 4th, the Regional Rankings will rank 8 South Region Teams.  If we rank by in-region winning percentage, we get these 8 teams.

Results thru Jan 18th...


Team.............Conf......In-reg..%age...Overall..In-region losses
1 RMC ODAC11-0 11-11.000 .91712-3 12-4None at VWC 76-82
2 UTD ASC-E12-1 12-2.923 .85714-1 14-2at McM 61-64; UOz 66-68
3 Trinity SCAC-W11-1.90914-1UWSP 70-71 OT
4 Roanoke ODAC10-210-3.833.76915-2 15-3Muskingum 79-83 OT (n), W&L 66-68, lost to VWC 64-82
5 McMASC-W11-2.818.84612-4NCent IL 66-69 (n), at UTTyler 62-66
6 OgleSCAC-E8-2 8-3.800.72711-412-4at Emory 83-89, Centre 59-64, at S'western 61-69
7 GuilfordODAC11-3 11-4.785 .73312-3 13-4at UTD 48-64, NCWC 55-76, at Roanoke 76-80, at B'water 66-69
8T CentreSCAC-E9-3.75012-3Transy 63-65, Piedmont 75-82, at DPU 74-78
8T DPUSCAC-E9-3.75012-4Franklin 61-75 (n), at Wabash 52-57, at Ogle 63-67
8T LeTU ASC-E9-3.75010-5UWW 58-69 (n), McM 63-65, at UTD 59-60
8T MissCollASC-E9-310-4.71411-3 12-4at HSU 82-88, at McM 73-84, at HPU 69-71, ETBU 71-76
******
X NCWC USAC4-2 4-3.667.57110-4 10-5at VWC 59-84, Shenandoah 65-68, at CNU 71-74

Corrections appreciated.


EDIT:  Oglethorpe beat Millsaps on 1/18; DPU beat Colorado College on 1/18.
LEGEND:  RMC = Randolph-Macon; UTD = UT-Dallas; McM = McMurry; Ogle = Oglethorpe; DPU = DePauw; LeTU = LeTourneau; NCWC = North Carolina Wesleyan.; W&L = Washington & Lee; HPU = Howard Payne; HSU = Hardin-Simmons; VWC = Virginia Wesleyan, UWW =  UW-Whitewater.

Corrections are greatly appreciated.  :)
UTD is at UT-Tyler.  Mississippi College hosts LeTU. McMurry hosts SRSU tonight.


UTD, MissColl and McM won tonight, Jan 22nd.


Jan 24th Roanoke lost to VWC 64-82; Mississippi College lost to ETBU 76-71.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on January 22, 2009, 11:17:05 AM
- RMC and TU should have the same in-region %age at 11-1
- Roanoke can't be 12-1 overall if they are 9-2 in region
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: jeloesel on January 22, 2009, 02:33:59 PM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on January 22, 2009, 11:17:05 AM
- Roanoke can't be 12-1 overall if they are 9-2 in region

After last night's win, Roanoke is 15-2 overall and 11-2 in region (if I have correctly divined the region).
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 22, 2009, 03:30:09 PM
Quote from: jeloesel on January 22, 2009, 02:33:59 PM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on January 22, 2009, 11:17:05 AM
- Roanoke can't be 12-1 overall if they are 9-2 in region

After last night's win, Roanoke is 15-2 overall and 11-2 in region (if I have correctly divined the region).
Sorry about that!

Jeloesel, thanks.  Roanoke only has 10 in-region wins.  Goucher is not in the South Region.


RMC in-region wins include the ODAC wins plus Messiah (195.0 miles), Piedmont,  Methodist and CNU. Frostburg (Great Lakes Region, Admin Region #1 and 232 miles away) does not meet criteria.  RMC is currently 10-1/12-4. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 25, 2009, 03:10:32 PM
Beginning on Feb 4th, the Regional Rankings will rank 8 South Region Teams.  If we rank by in-region winning percentage, we get these 8 teams.

Results thru Jan 25th...


Team.............Conf......In-reg..%age...Overall..In-region losses
1 Trinity SCAC-W13-1.92816-1UWSP 70-71 OT
2 RMC ODAC12-1.91713-4at VWC 76-82
3 UTD ASC-E13-2.86715-2at McM 61-64; UOz 66-68
4 McMASC-W11-2.84612-4NCent IL 66-69 (n), at UTTyler 62-66
5 CentreSCAC-E11-3.78614-3Transy 63-65, Piedmont 75-82, at DPU 74-78
6 Roanoke ODAC10-3.76915-3Muskingum 79-83 OT (n), W&L 66-68, VWC 64-82
7 GuilfordODAC11-4.73313-4at UTD 48-64, NCWC 55-76, at Roanoke 76-80, at B'water 66-69
8 CNUUSAC8-3.72711-6at VWC 68-78, Roanoke 81-90, RMC 64-76
******
9T DPUSCAC-E10-4.71413-5Franklin 61-75 (n), at Wabash 52-57, at Ogle 63-67, at Hendrix 67-78
9T LeTU ASC-E10-4.71411-6UWW 58-69 (n), McM 63-65, at UTD 59-60, at MissColl 68-75
9T MissCollASC-E10-4.71412-4at HSU 82-88, at McM 73-84, at HPU 69-71, ETBU 71-76
x OgleSCAC-E8-4.66712-5at Emory 83-89, Centre 59-64, at S'western 61-69, at Trinity 74-77

Corrections appreciated.



LEGEND:  RMC = Randolph-Macon; UTD = UT-Dallas; McM = McMurry; Ogle = Oglethorpe; DPU = DePauw; LeTU = LeTourneau; NCWC = North Carolina Wesleyan.; W&L = Washington & Lee; HPU = Howard Payne; HSU = Hardin-Simmons; VWC = Virginia Wesleyan, UWW =  UW-Whitewater.

Corrections are greatly appreciated.  :)
Feel free to copy and paste any updates!


EDIT:  Oglethorpe has 8 in-region wins. (Birmingham-Southern is year #2 provisional.) Thanks to the OU partisan for catching that!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 26, 2009, 12:20:57 AM
As CNU enters conference play, they begin to add to the win column, and in turn, to improve their in-region percentage!

CNU's having an in-region W/L of 16-3 (regular season) is possible.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on January 26, 2009, 11:20:03 AM
Ralph, you've done a fantastic job with this.  Hopefully as soon as the rankings come out, we get some great discussion on this. 

It's great to see Trinity back at #1 in the South.  It's been a few years since they were last up there.  This weekend is a big regional weekend for Trinity as they visit #9 DePauw and #5 Centre.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 26, 2009, 12:17:04 PM
Quote from: Walter17 on January 26, 2009, 11:20:03 AM
Ralph, you've done a fantastic job with this.  Hopefully as soon as the rankings come out, we get some great discussion on this. 

It's great to see Trinity back at #1 in the South.  It's been a few years since they were last up there.  This weekend is a big regional weekend for Trinity as they visit #9 DePauw and #5 Centre.
Thanks.

As it is looking, Trinity is in line to host first and second round games.

The rest of the South is chasing Trinity, especially the Pool A bid (and possible Pool C bid) from the ASC.

We might get 3-team bracket in this part of the country, if the ASC (other than Mississippi College gets a Pool C), i.e., Away/Home/Bye.

Looking at the Pool C "table" that is posted by pabegg, if everyone wins out, and UTD meets McMurry in the
ASC Finals,  we might get a McMurry-UTD matchup on Thursday and the winner going to Trinity on Saturday.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 26, 2009, 12:36:20 PM
As this is rolling out, I think that Centre needs to beat Trinity this week to stabilize their chances of a Pool C bid, if they don't win the SCAC tourney.

As pabegg has outlined, the first 10-13 Pool C bids go to strong teams that are runners-up in good conferences.

That leaves about 5-8 Pool C bids for strong teams that get upset by Cinderellas in their conference tourney.

Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: RustCollege on January 28, 2009, 07:48:04 PM
What do Rust College chances look like 4 making the Playoffs at 10-8 with 6 games 2 go
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on January 28, 2009, 08:09:32 PM
Quote from: RustCollege on January 28, 2009, 07:48:04 PM
What do Rust College chances look like 4 making the Playoffs at 10-8 with 6 games 2 go

Looking at their schedule, slim and none and slim's headed out the door.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 28, 2009, 08:52:33 PM
Quote from: RustCollege on January 28, 2009, 07:48:04 PM
What do Rust College chances look like 4 making the Playoffs at 10-8 with 6 games 2 go
Welcome RustCollege!

Rust is competing for a Pool B bid.

Here is the Pool B board. (http://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=2870.1350)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 28, 2009, 08:58:51 PM
Guilford 77, Roanoke 72.  Equalizes the loss column.  Guilford hosts RMC on Saturday.

RMC 79, W&L 66

Randolph beat HSC.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 30, 2009, 07:44:50 PM
So far this week...

Last night in the ASC

at UMHB 73, McM 65   McM goes to Concordia-Tx in Austin on Sat

UTD 56 at LaCollege 40  UTD goes to Mississippi College on Sat

MissColl 84 UOzarks 80   MC hosts UTD on Sat.

Tonight in the SCAC

at DPU 61 Trinity 54;   Trinity to Centre on Saturday night  (DPU hosts Southwestern on Sunday afternoon)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 01, 2009, 02:47:33 PM
Beginning on Feb 4th, the Regional Rankings will rank 8 South Region Teams.  If we rank by in-region winning percentage, we get these 8 teams.

Results thru Feb 1st...



Team.............Conf......In-reg..%age...Overall..In-region losses
1 UTD ASC-E15-2.88217-2at McM 61-64; UOz 66-68
2 Trinity SCAC-W14-2.87517-2UWSP 70-71 OT, at DPU 54-61
3 RMC ODAC13-2.86714-5at VWC 76-82, at Guilford 66-71
4 McMASC-W12-3.80013-5NCent IL 66-69 (n), at UTTyler 62-66, at UMHB 67-73
5 GuilfordODAC13-4.76415-4at UTD 48-64, NCWC 55-76, at Roanoke 76-80, at B'water 66-69
6T CentreSCAC-E12-4.75015-4Transy 63-65, Piedmont 75-82, at DPU 74-78, Trinity 56-58
6T DPUSCAC-E12-4.75015-5Franklin 61-75 (n), at Wabash 52-57, at Ogle 63-67, at Hendrix 67-78
8 Roanoke ODAC11-4.73316-4Muskingum 79-83 OT (n), W&L 66-68, VWC 64-82, at Guilford 72-77
******
X CNUUSAC9-4.69212-7at VWC 68-78, Roanoke 81-90, RMC 64-76, at Meth 57-61
X MissCollASC-E11-5.68813-5at HSU 82-88, at McM 73-84, at HPU 69-71, ETBU 71-76, UTD 63-72

Corrections appreciated.



LEGEND:  RMC = Randolph-Macon; UTD = UT-Dallas; McM = McMurry; Ogle = Oglethorpe; DPU = DePauw; LeTU = LeTourneau; NCWC = North Carolina Wesleyan.; W&L = Washington & Lee; HPU = Howard Payne; HSU = Hardin-Simmons; Meth = Methodist; VWC = Virginia Wesleyan, UWW =  UW-Whitewater.

Corrections are greatly appreciated.  :)
Feel free to copy and paste any updates!


Last week's losses are in bold.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on February 03, 2009, 11:18:45 AM
What would have to happen for Trinity to get home court through the sectionals?  Is that even a possible scenario?
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on February 03, 2009, 02:02:17 PM
Not unless all the majority of teams are within driving distance of ol' TU.  The NCAA places more importance on cost reduction than giving the top seed home games. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 03, 2009, 03:02:33 PM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on February 03, 2009, 02:02:17 PM
Not unless all the majority of teams are within driving distance of ol' TU.  The NCAA places more importance on cost reduction than giving the top seed home games. 
Trinity can be the #1 seed in the entire tourney and only get a bye and a second round game out of the whole deal!  >:(

I think that there will be one pod down here.  Mississippi College is > 500 miles from Wash St Louis and Maryville MO, but is less than 500 miles to Oglethorpe and UTDallas.

As pabegg noted, Trinity UT-Dallas and McMurry can all connect by bus.

I anticipate 2 Pool A bids and maybe a Pool C bid.  There may be a Pool B bid at Chapman to go with the SCIAC Pool A Bid.  The NWC Pool A bid is also a travel orphan.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on February 03, 2009, 04:05:36 PM
I should amend what I said earlier.  If the NCAA has to fly everyone (or the same number of teams) regardless of the host site location, the higher seed will indeed host.  That rarely happens here in the South Region, however, thanks to the 'pod' effect Ralph mentions.

TU is no risk to be the #1 overall seed in BB, but its men's soccer team has travelled as #1 overall seed thanks to this policy at least a couple of times over the years. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on February 04, 2009, 11:41:56 PM
The NCAA's first regional rankings are out.

South
1. Trinity (Texas) 17-2 14-2
2. Texas-Dallas 17-2 15-2
3. Guilford 15-4 14-4
4. McMurry 13-5 12-3
5. Randolph-Macon 14-5 12-2
6. DePauw 15-5 12-4
7. Centre 15-4 12-4
8. LeTourneau 13-6 12-4
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 04, 2009, 11:53:23 PM
LeTU lost at ETBU in OT last night 87-74.

RMC beat Roanoke tonight 85-80.

Guilford won at Hampden-Sydney 62-56.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on February 09, 2009, 10:26:05 AM
Ralph, how many more games do you think Trinity needs to win in order to safely say that they will have at least an at-large bid?  I was thinking 3 out of their last 4 games.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 09, 2009, 08:12:49 PM
Quote from: Walter17 on February 09, 2009, 10:26:05 AM
Ralph, how many more games do you think Trinity needs to win in order to safely say that they will have at least an at-large bid?  I was thinking 3 out of their last 4 games.
Walter, McMurry dropped from "C4" to "C19"  and from #19 to #45 overall with two losses to UMHB, no slouch of a team. 

As I look at the Pool C bids, I think that Trinity can go 3-1 in the regular season and 2-1 in the tourney and still sneak into Pool C.  TU is currently #15 (down from #14 two weeks ago) in the rankings.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: pbrooks3 on February 09, 2009, 10:44:14 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 09, 2009, 08:12:49 PM
Quote from: Walter17 on February 09, 2009, 10:26:05 AM
Ralph, how many more games do you think Trinity needs to win in order to safely say that they will have at least an at-large bid?  I was thinking 3 out of their last 4 games.
Walter, McMurry dropped from "C4" to "C19"  and from #19 to #45 overall with two losses to UMHB, no slouch of a team. 

As I look at the Pool C bids, I think that Trinity can go 3-1 in the regular season and 2-1 in the tourney and still sneak into Pool C.  TU is currently #15 (down from #14 two weeks ago) in the rankings.
Do you want to speculate on Centre as well, Ralph?  DePauw is probably Centre's potential biggest obstacle to making the post season in a Pool C classification.  One of these teams will be left behind I would image.  If Centre wins out the remainder of the regular season, and gets to the final of the SCAC tournament, what do you think? 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 09, 2009, 11:07:57 PM
Quote from: pbrooks3 on February 09, 2009, 10:44:14 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 09, 2009, 08:12:49 PM
Quote from: Walter17 on February 09, 2009, 10:26:05 AM
Ralph, how many more games do you think Trinity needs to win in order to safely say that they will have at least an at-large bid?  I was thinking 3 out of their last 4 games.
Walter, McMurry dropped from "C4" to "C19"  and from #19 to #45 overall with two losses to UMHB, no slouch of a team. 

As I look at the Pool C bids, I think that Trinity can go 3-1 in the regular season and 2-1 in the tourney and still sneak into Pool C.  TU is currently #15 (down from #14 two weeks ago) in the rankings.
Do you want to speculate on Centre as well, Ralph?  DePauw is probably Centre's potential biggest obstacle to making the post season in a Pool C classification.  One of these teams will be left behind I would image.  If Centre wins out the remainder of the regular season, and gets to the final of the SCAC tournament, what do you think? 
I will go on record now.

I think that Centre earns a Pool C bid, if they win the last 3 regular season games, and then lose in the tourney finals.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: GuyFormerlyPSBBG on February 11, 2009, 11:46:29 AM
When will the new rankings come out?
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 11, 2009, 02:15:25 PM
Quote from: GuyFormerlyPSBBG on February 11, 2009, 11:46:29 AM
When will the new rankings come out?
This afternoon.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on February 12, 2009, 10:38:13 AM
They finally came out this morning (even tho the release says the 11th):

South Region Overall Record In-Region Record
1. Trinity (Texas) 19-2 16-2
2. Texas-Dallas 18-3 16-3
3. Guilford 17-4 16-4
4. McMurry 15-6 14-4
5. Randolph-Macon 16-5 14-2
6. DePauw 17-5 13-4
7. Centre 17-4 13-4
8. Mississippi College 15-5 13-5
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 12, 2009, 12:29:00 PM
They came out yesterday -- we had them on the site around 4 p.m.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 14, 2009, 09:13:44 PM
South Region Overall Record In-Region Record (This week's outcomes)
1. Trinity (Texas) 19-2 16-2  (20-3 17-3 Lost at Millsaps; won at Hendrix in OT)
2. Texas-Dallas 18-3 16-3  (20-3 18-3 Won at UOzarks; beat UT-Tyler) 
3. Guilford 17-4 16-4 (19-4 18-4  Won at EMU; won at Lynchburg)
4. McMurry 15-6 14-4 (16-7 15-5 Lost at SRSU; won at HPU)
5. Randolph-Macon 16-5 14-2  (18-5 16-2; Won at Bridgewater; beat VWC)
6. DePauw 17-5 13-4 (17-6 13-5; Lost at Centre)
7. Centre 17-4 13-4  (18-4 14-4; Beat DPU)
8. Mississippi College 15-5 13-5 (17-5 15-5; Won at LeTU won at ETBU)

Updated thru 2/14
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Walter17 on February 19, 2009, 10:34:56 AM
http://d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2009/02/18/ncaa-regional-rankings-week-2-3/

Looks like UTD stepped into first, barely a game ahead of Trinity. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 21, 2009, 07:03:15 PM
South Region Rankings of February 18th

South Region
1. Texas-Dallas 20-3 18-3 21-4 19-4  Lost at ETBU 58-74; won at LeTU 66-59. #1 ASC-East seed. Hosts ASC tourney
2. Trinity (Texas) 20-3 17-3 21-3 18-3 Beat ColoColl 75-64; hosts Austin Coll on 2/22. Clinched SCAC-West #1 seed
3. Guilford 19-4 18-4 21-4 20-4  Won at E&J 77-68; beat Randolph 68-52. #1 ODAC seed.
4. Randolph-Macon 19-5 17-2 20-5 18-2; won at H-SC 69-67. #2 ODAC Seed.
5. Centre 18-4 14-4 19-4 15-4; Beat Sewanee 65-35; hosts Oglethorpe. Can clinch SCAC #1-East seed
6. McMurry 16-7 15-5 18-7 17-5; Won at TLU 69-54; won at Schreiner 97-78. Clinched #1 ASC-West seed.
7. DePauw 17-6 13-5 18-6 14-5; Beat Oglethorpe 85-58; hosts Sewanee. Has clinched SCAC-East #2 seed.
8. Mississippi College 17-5 15-5 18-6 16-6; Beat LaColl 95-84, lost to UT-Tyler 84-73. #2 ASC-East seed.



Corrections are always appreciated.  Thanks to Ron Boerger for proofreading this! +1!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 27, 2009, 10:23:16 PM
   South      REG      CONF      RESULTS   
   Trinity (Texas)      19-3      SCAC      Plays Sewanee in SCAC quarters on Fri.   
   Texas-Dallas      19-4      ASC      Plays Sul Ross State in ASC quarters on Fri.  Plays UMHB   
   Guilford      20-4      ODAC      Lost to Washington and Lee in ODAC quarters on Fri.   
   Randolph-Macon      18-2      ODAC      Lost to Virginia Wesleyan in ODAC quarters on Fri.   
   Centre      16-4      SCAC      Plays Austin in SCAC quarters on Fri.   
   McMurry      17-5      ASC      Plays Texas-Tyler in ASC quarters on Fri.  Plays MissColl   
   DePauw      15-5      SCAC      Lost to Southwestern in SCAC quarters on Fri.   
   Roanoke      14-6      ODAC      Lost to Hampden-Sydney in ODAC quarters on Fri.   
                        
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 07:46:28 PM
No way the 3rd place team in the SCAC (a quarterfinal loser) is in the tourney. Maryville College wins its last 16 STRAIGHT with a youth movement after playing nine of first 11 on the road. Scots are a perennial tourney invite and this year should be no different. 16 straight wins to end the season should get you in.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 07:51:42 PM
Randolph Macon loses to Virginia Wesleyan in conference quarters. Roanoke loses to Hampden-Sydney in conference quarters. FYI posters. MARYVILLE COLLEGE beats Virginia Wesleyan and Hampden-Sydney this year. This season. With a bunch of freshman and sophs. Maryville College has won 16 straight. MC is in.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2009, 07:54:50 PM
Quote from: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 07:46:28 PM
No way the 3rd place team in the SCAC (a quarterfinal loser) is in the tourney. Maryville College wins its last 16 STRAIGHT with a youth movement after playing nine of first 11 on the road. Scots are a perennial tourney invite and this year should be no different. 16 straight wins to end the season should get you in.
Welcome to the boards.

The FAQ on the front page gives the mechanism by which Maryville can earn a Pool b bid.

Averett's win over CNU helps Maryville TN. That might be the little extra that the committee needs in the criteria.

16 straight wins is not one of the criteria that the Handbook designates.

I always encourage fans to look at the Handbook.

http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/champ_handbooks/basketball/2009/3_mbasketball_handbook.pdf
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2009, 07:59:51 PM
Thru Sat February 28th.
   South      REG      CONF   RESULTS   
   Trinity (Texas)      19-3      SCAC      Beat Sewanee in QF, Lost to Southwestern in Semis
   Texas-Dallas      19-4      ASC   Beat SRSU and UMHB. Plays MissColl in finals.
   Guilford      20-4      ODAC   Lost to Washington and Lee in QF
   Randolph-Macon      18-2      ODAC      Lost to Virginia Wesleyan in QF
   Centre      16-4      SCAC   Beat Austin Coll in QF; plays Hendrix
   McMurry      17-5      ASC   Plays Texas-Tyler QF, Lost to MissColl in Semis
   DePauw      15-5      SCAC   Lost to Southwestern in QF
   Roanoke      14-6      ODAC      Lost to Hampden-Sydney in QF
                        
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 08:02:44 PM
Thanks for the post Ralph. Sad to see that 16 straight wins is not a criteria for being in. Maryville's win over Averett is reflective of the youth movement this Scots team had. In the past Maryville has been upperclassmen heavy and were early season road warriors. Once our freshman got acclimated this was a good team-NCAA worthy. I appreciate your post and will check out the criteria.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2009, 08:06:18 PM
Quote from: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 08:02:44 PM
Thanks for the post Ralph. Sad to see that 16 straight wins is not a criteria for being in. Maryville's win over Averett is reflective of the youth movement this Scots team had. In the past Maryville has been upperclassmen heavy and were early season road warriors. Once our freshman got acclimated this was a good team-NCAA worthy. I appreciate your post and will check out the criteria.
I emailed a big time, well-known, greatly admired, Scots fan that Averett's winning, combined with all of the losses in the South Region, makes for some interesting changes.

I think that Maryville might even sneak into the 8th slot of the regional rankings.

I need pabegg to do his most recent run.  (The GSAC competition does not help the Strength of Schedule numbers.)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 08:15:49 PM
Guilford, Randy Mac, Depauw and Roanoke, all of you should be staying home. Losing in your conference quarters illustrates your level TODAY in comparison to tournament ready teams. Those guys aren't playing in the Big East. Those teams needed to win one game to get in and they could not. Those four teams got what they deserved-a SEASON ENDING LOSS. Hard to believe we are saying sneak in when Maryville has won SIXTEEN straight.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2009, 08:19:10 PM
Quote from: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 08:15:49 PM
Guilford, Randy Mac, Depauw and Roanoke, all of you should be staying home. Losing in your conference quarters illustrates your level TODAY in comparison to tournament ready teams. Those guys aren't playing in the Big East. Those teams needed to win one game to get in and they could not. Those four teams got what they deserved-a SEASON ENDING LOSS. Hard to believe we are saying sneak in when Maryville has won SIXTEEN straight.
The difference between D1 and D3 is that the last ten games is not used as a primary criteria in D3.

A game in November counts the same as a game in February.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 08:38:44 PM
Ralph, I coached in both the D-3 and D-1 tournaments, and I can tell you that teams that win sixteen straight are more prepared for the post season than a team that can't win in a conference quarterfinal. I mentioned the Big East only as a reference point in that the SCAC and ODAC aren't power conferences. Maryville has gone ON THE ROAD in the NCAA TOURNEY and beaten conference champions from both these leagues under the Lambert watch. A loss in November may count the same as a loss in February, but not to anyone who has ever had a young team that got better and better and won their last sixteen straight with freshman and sophomores. Guilford, Randy Mac, Depauw, Roanoke, had the easiest road into the tourney. They did not take care of business and no way should their season's be extended when they can't win a conference quarterfinal game. I may be a loss, but it says a great deal about a teams readiness and sense of urgency when they can't win a first round confreence tourney game. I'm sorry-those guys need to call Panama City and get a condo. Spring break for them started with a first round conference tourney loss.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on February 28, 2009, 08:47:36 PM
Big Dog,

You may or may not be right in the abstract, but you are definitely wrong by d3 selection criteria.  Despite the potential for abuse, I'd like to see somewhat more 'subjectivity' in the selections, but the criteria are fairly specific.  When you win, by how much you win - these are irrelevant.

IMO DePauw and Roanoke are toast, Randy Mac is bubble, but Guilford is fairly safe for a C.  Though the way presumed AQs are falling, even the Quakers may get bumped by higher-rated upset victims.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on February 28, 2009, 08:57:40 PM
Mr. Ypsi,

I agree. Depauw and Roanoke will be building sand castles. Mcmurray loses their slot by falling to Miss College. Randy Mac I agree is bubbling-while Guilford-if they are the best ODAC after the AQ, should get in. The criteria is fairly specific, but when coaches are involved subjectivity, at some point, and basketball knowledge, will come into play. To act like Southwestern might get in with a 7-8 conference record is absurd. If Southwestern wins the AQ, Trinity should join the Ballers Gone Wild Spring Break for non-NCAA tourney teams. Nice post.

Big Dog
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on March 02, 2009, 12:35:03 PM
Well, Big, since you think so lowly of Trinity, you'll be happy to know that your Maryville crew will have a chance to eliminate them in the first round this Thursday.   San Antonio is lovely this time of year.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Big Dog on March 02, 2009, 04:07:28 PM
Trinity is a great school-fine university. One of the nation's best. The Scots belonged in the dance just as much as Trinity. If you noticed my post, it said "If Southwestern wins the AQ," and of course they did not as they lost to the Centre. No way three SCAC teams deserved to dance-just infeasible as we both know Centre and Trinity are the best of that league-and they both are in. Maryville College has played Trinity before in the NCAA tourney, and traveling for the Scots is no big deal. Far better to be in San Antonio this time of year than in any other place MC could have landed. Look forward to being in San Antonio to see the Tigers for the first time since the Charlie Brock days. Thanks for your post.

Big Dog
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 02, 2010, 02:47:00 PM
Final score in 2009, Trinity 68, Maryville 64.

Box score attached (http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/MBasketball/statistics/ncaa01.htm).
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 02, 2010, 03:55:58 PM
South Region teams are in five pods.

Upper Right
Wheaton IL at UMHB winner to UT-Dallas.

Lower Right
Richard Stockton vs VWC at St Mary's MD;  winner plays St Mary's MD vs. Purchase winner.

RMC vs Cabrini at Albright.  Winner plays Albright vs Clark winner.

Lower Left

Guilford
hosts CNU. Winner plays winner of Maryville TN vs. JCU

EMU hosts Centre.  Winner plays Wilmingotn vs Lycoming.


Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 02, 2011, 03:19:56 PM
First Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2011/02/02/ncaas-mens-regional-rankings/
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 21, 2011, 11:50:47 AM
From the Handbook

Selection Criteria.

Primary Criteria

The primary criteria emphasize regional competition (all contests leading up to NCAA
championships); all criteria listed will be evaluated (not listed in priority order).
• Win-loss percentage against regional opponents.
• Strength-of-schedule (only contests versus regional competition).
- Opponents' Average Winning Percentage (OWP).
- Opponents' Opponents' Average Winning Percentage (OOWP).
[See Appendix B for explanation of OWP and OOWP calculations.]
• In-region head-to-head competition.
• In-region results versus common regional opponents.
• In-region results versus regionally ranked teams.
Note:
• Ranked opponents are defined as those teams ranked at any time of the rankings/
selection process.  [Note Once ranked, always "ranked".]
• Conference postseason contests are included.
• Contests versus provisional and reclassifying members in their third and fourth
years shall count in the primary criteria. Provisional and reclassifying members
shall remain ineligible for rankings and selections.

Weighted Scale. For a minimum of two championship seasons (2009-10 and 2010-
11), a weighted scale will apply. Once the OWP and OOWP are calculated, they are
to be combined on a weighted scalre (e.g., 2/3 weight for OWP and 1/3 weight for
OOWP) and this combined number becomes the strength of schedule.

Home/Away Multiplier. A multiplier of 1.4 shall be added to the OWP for those
games played away from home. In addition, the same multiplier (1.4) shall be included
for those games played on the road for the OOWP. A multiplier of 1/0 (no positive
or negative effect) will be included in the OWP and OOWP for all neutral games. A
multiplier of 0.6 shall be included in the OWP and OOWP for all home games.



Regional rankings thru Week #3.

Rankings #1  February 2nd  (Thru games of Jan 30.)

South Region  (First appearance in Rankings is designated in Bold
1 Virginia Wesleyan 18-1 14-1
2 Randolph-Macon 17-3 15-3
3 Ferrum 18-2 16-2
4 Centre 15-3 13-3
5 Mary Hardin-Baylor 15-4 15-4
6 Texas-Dallas 14-5 13-4
7 Emory 14-4 14-4
8 East Texas Baptist 13-5 12-5


Rankings #2 February 9  (Thru games of Feb 6.)

South
1 Virginia Wesleyan 19-1 16-1
2 Randolph-Macon 19-3 17-3
3 Ferrum 19-2 16-2
4 Mary Hardin-Baylor 17-4 17-4
5 Texas-Dallas 16-5 15-4
6 Emory 16-4 15-4
7 Centre 15-4 13-4
8 North Carolina Wesleyan 15-6 10-4


Rankings #3.  Feb. 16 (Thru games of Feb 13.)

South Region
1 Virginia Wesleyan 17-2 20-2
2 Randolph-Macon 18-4 20-4
3 Ferrum 18-3 21-3
4 Texas-Dallas 16-4 17-5
5 Emory 17-4 18-4
6 Centre 15-4 17-4
7 North Carolina Wesleyan 12-4 17-6
8 Eastern Mennonite 12-4 18-4
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 23, 2011, 03:56:02 PM
Final Regional Rankings are out before Selection Sunday: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/category/ncaa-stuff/regional-rankings/
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 23, 2011, 04:45:13 PM
From the Handbook

Selection Criteria.

Primary Criteria

The primary criteria emphasize regional competition (all contests leading up to NCAA
championships); all criteria listed will be evaluated (not listed in priority order).
• Win-loss percentage against regional opponents.
• Strength-of-schedule (only contests versus regional competition).
- Opponents' Average Winning Percentage (OWP).
- Opponents' Opponents' Average Winning Percentage (OOWP).
[See Appendix B for explanation of OWP and OOWP calculations.]
• In-region head-to-head competition.
• In-region results versus common regional opponents.
• In-region results versus regionally ranked teams.
Note:
• Ranked opponents are defined as those teams ranked at any time of the rankings/
selection process.  [Note Once ranked, always "ranked".]
• Conference postseason contests are included.
• Contests versus provisional and reclassifying members in their third and fourth
years shall count in the primary criteria. Provisional and reclassifying members
shall remain ineligible for rankings and selections.

Weighted Scale. For a minimum of two championship seasons (2009-10 and 2010-
11), a weighted scale will apply. Once the OWP and OOWP are calculated, they are
to be combined on a weighted scalre (e.g., 2/3 weight for OWP and 1/3 weight for
OOWP) and this combined number becomes the strength of schedule.

Home/Away Multiplier. A multiplier of 1.4 shall be added to the OWP for those
games played away from home. In addition, the same multiplier (1.4) shall be included
for those games played on the road for the OOWP. A multiplier of 1/0 (no positive
or negative effect) will be included in the OWP and OOWP for all neutral games. A
multiplier of 0.6 shall be included in the OWP and OOWP for all home games.



Regional rankings thru Week #3.

Rankings #1  February 2nd  (Thru games of Jan 30.)

South Region  (First appearance in Rankings is designated in Bold
1 Virginia Wesleyan 18-1 14-1
2 Randolph-Macon 17-3 15-3
3 Ferrum 18-2 16-2
4 Centre 15-3 13-3
5 Mary Hardin-Baylor 15-4 15-4
6 Texas-Dallas 14-5 13-4
7 Emory 14-4 14-4
8 East Texas Baptist 13-5 12-5


Rankings #2 February 9  (Thru games of Feb 6.)

South
1 Virginia Wesleyan 19-1 16-1
2 Randolph-Macon 19-3 17-3
3 Ferrum 19-2 16-2
4 Mary Hardin-Baylor 17-4 17-4
5 Texas-Dallas 16-5 15-4
6 Emory 16-4 15-4
7 Centre 15-4 13-4
8 North Carolina Wesleyan 15-6 10-4


Rankings #3.  Feb. 16 (Thru games of Feb 13.)

South Region
1 Virginia Wesleyan 17-2 20-2
2 Randolph-Macon 18-4 20-4
3 Ferrum 18-3 21-3
4 Texas-Dallas 16-4 17-5
5 Emory 17-4 18-4
6 Centre 15-4 17-4
7 North Carolina Wesleyan 12-4 17-6
8 Eastern Mennonite 12-4 18-4


Rankings #4 Through games of Feb. 20th.

South Region
1 Virginia Wesleyan 20-3 22-3                    ODAC
2 Randolph-Macon 20-4 21-4                      ODAC
3 Texas-Dallas 19-4 20-5                             ASC-East
4 Ferrum 18-4 21-4                                      USA South
5 Eastern Mennonite 15-4 21-4                   ODAC
6 North Carolina Wesleyan 14-4 19-6          USA South
7 Mary Hardin-Baylor 19-6 19-6                    ASC-West
8 Emory 18-5 19-5                                        UAA (Pool C)

(No new teams in the regional rankings.)

Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 05, 2011, 05:27:17 PM
Rankings #1  February 2nd  (Thru games of Jan 30.)

South Region  (First appearance in Rankings is designated in Bold
1 Virginia Wesleyan 18-1 14-1
2 Randolph-Macon 17-3 15-3
3 Ferrum 18-2 16-2
4 Centre 15-3 13-3
5 Mary Hardin-Baylor 15-4 15-4
6 Texas-Dallas 14-5 13-4
7 Emory 14-4 14-4
8 East Texas Baptist 13-5 12-5


Rankings #2 February 9  (Thru games of Feb 6.)

South
1 Virginia Wesleyan 19-1 16-1
2 Randolph-Macon 19-3 17-3
3 Ferrum 19-2 16-2
4 Mary Hardin-Baylor 17-4 17-4
5 Texas-Dallas 16-5 15-4
6 Emory 16-4 15-4
7 Centre 15-4 13-4
8 North Carolina Wesleyan 15-6 10-4


Rankings #3.  Feb. 16 (Thru games of Feb 13.)

South Region
1 Virginia Wesleyan 17-2 20-2
2 Randolph-Macon 18-4 20-4
3 Ferrum 18-3 21-3
4 Texas-Dallas 16-4 17-5
5 Emory 17-4 18-4
6 Centre 15-4 17-4
7 North Carolina Wesleyan 12-4 17-6
8 Eastern Mennonite 12-4 18-4


Rankings #4 Through games of Feb. 20th.

South Region
1 Virginia Wesleyan 20-3 22-3                    ODAC
2 Randolph-Macon 20-4 21-4                      ODAC
3 Texas-Dallas 19-4 20-5                             ASC-East
4 Ferrum 18-4 21-4                                      USA South
5 Eastern Mennonite 15-4 21-4                   ODAC
6 North Carolina Wesleyan 14-4 19-6          USA South
7 Mary Hardin-Baylor 19-6 19-6                    ASC-West
8 Emory 18-5 19-5                                        UAA (Pool C)

FINAL RANKINGS
South
1 Virginia Wesleyan 23-4 21-4
2 Randolph-Macon 24-4 23-4
3 McMurry 20-6 21-7
4 Mary Hardin-Baylor 21-7 21-7
5 Texas-Dallas 20-5 21-6
6 Ferrum 20-5 23-5
7 Eastern Mennonite 16-5 22-5
8 North Carolina Wesleyan 16-4 21-6
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 13, 2013, 06:36:10 PM
South
1 Hampden-Sydney 17-2 21-2   ODAC Pool A
2 Mary Hardin-Baylor 20-3 20-3   ASC Pool A
3 Emory 15-6 15-6                       UAA Pool C
4 Virginia Wesleyan 14-5 17-6      ODAC Pool C
5 Concordia (Texas) 16-4 18-5         ASC Pool C
6 Christopher Newport 14-5 15-5   USA South Pool A
7 Randolph 13-4 19-4                     ODAC Pool C
8 Texas-Dallas 17-6 17-6                  ASC Pool C

Not ranked:  Trinity (SCAC) which is currently tied with Colorado College (10-3).  They play on 2/15 in SAT.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 13, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
If we (the South) are to get 2 Pool C bids, it looks like that CTX must win the tourney to get in.

Emory is looking strong for a Pool C.  They have 4 games remaining, including one with Rochester.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: algernon on February 18, 2013, 06:20:35 AM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 13, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
If we (the South) are to get 2 Pool C bids, it looks like that CTX must win the tourney to get in.

Emory is looking strong for a Pool C.  They have 4 games remaining, including one with Rochester.

Seems like there would likely be 3 Pool C bids from the South, if CTX wins their tourney .... VWC/HSC, Emory, and MH-B.  ??
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 18, 2013, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: algernon on February 18, 2013, 06:20:35 AM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 13, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
If we (the South) are to get 2 Pool C bids, it looks like that CTX must win the tourney to get in.

Emory is looking strong for a Pool C.  They have 4 games remaining, including one with Rochester.

Seems like there would likely be 3 Pool C bids from the South, if CTX wins their tourney .... VWC/HSC, Emory, and MH-B.  ??
In the ASC, East #1 UT-Dallas hosts the tourney.

Also CTX is the travel partner for UMHB and a strong division rival.

I always greatly honor and respect any team that can beats its rival (like ASC West #1 UMHB beating ASC-West #2 CTX) all three times, or rarely all four times, in a season!

I think that Emory can "lock" its Pool C bid by beating Rochester.  They will not get another loss after the regular season, and they have plenty of results versus in-region foes, and other South Region teams in the Regional Rankings are likely to take a minor hit with a conference tourney loss.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 23, 2013, 10:21:33 PM
VWC is a lock and can get the #1 seed in the region.

UMHB can move to the #2 seed with a win over RR CTX in the ASC Final.  I think that they are vulnerable for Pool
C if they lose.

CNU is a lock.

HSC moves to Pool C.
Emory is probably next on the table..
CTX probably has to win the ASC tourney to get into the tourney.
Coloardo College plays Trinity TX for the SCAC bid.  The bean counters are hoping for a UMHB-TrinityTX first round game.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Denny McKinney on February 24, 2013, 12:16:48 AM
What about Spalding College? SLIAC Champ AQ. I believe they are like 20-3 In - Region. That may need fact check on my Part. Just wondering since they are in the South Region.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 24, 2013, 01:01:27 AM
Quote from: Denny McKinney on February 24, 2013, 12:16:48 AM
What about Spalding College? SLIAC Champ AQ. I believe they are like 20-3 In - Region. That may need fact check on my Part. Just wondering since they are in the South Region.
Yes, they are South Region.  I usually "lump" them into the Midwest with the rest of the SLIAC.
Denny, they might play Centre, if the Colonels get the Pool B bid.

That would be a good match-up for D3 fans in Kentucky!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on February 25, 2013, 09:17:16 AM
I see Pat has projected UMHB to host the first weekend pod again ... why not CTX, with a similar record and the H2H in the conference championship?  The SOS difference isn't THAT great, and besides, CTX is much closer to my house  ;)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 25, 2013, 10:16:11 AM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on February 25, 2013, 09:17:16 AM
I see Pat has projected UMHB to host the first weekend pod again ... why not CTX, with a similar record and the H2H in the conference championship?  The SOS difference isn't THAT great, and besides, CTX is much closer to my house  ;)
I think that UMHB gets the bye in the first week, and TU goes to CTX.  UMHB hosts in the second week.

UMHB beat CTX 2-1 in the season and has had a higher Regional Ranking all season.

13 days off!  Wow!  That might be tough.  I think that I would rather be CTX!

Is UMHB on Spring Break that weekend?
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ron Boerger on February 25, 2013, 12:51:49 PM
When did we change to not having first and second round games in the initial weekend?  That was certainly the case last year.

CTX goes to Trinity, winner goes to MHB the next week.  All I can think is that CTX didn't file paperwork to host. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 25, 2013, 01:31:46 PM
Quote from: Ron Boerger on February 25, 2013, 12:51:49 PM
When did we change to not having first and second round games in the initial weekend?  That was certainly the case last year.

CTX goes to Trinity, winner goes to MHB the next week.  All I can think is that CTX didn't file paperwork to host.
This year alone for the men. The D2 and D3 finals will be played in Atlanta during the Final Four.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: cover2 on February 25, 2013, 05:37:54 PM
Is UMHB on Spring Break that weekend?

No.  Spring break starts the following weekend. 
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 25, 2013, 11:58:36 PM
FYI in case you missed it... Concordia did NOT put in to host... thus why they are traveling to Trinity and on to UMHB if they win. Only 37 schools put in to host potentially 30 games.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: crufootball on February 26, 2013, 04:17:16 PM
That is interesting, would that be an oversight on their part or a choice?
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 26, 2013, 04:30:59 PM
I am not sure... their coach said on Hoopsville yesterday they chose not to do it because it could be a distraction on getting the job of winning games done... not sure that is a real answer or just what they are saying... they could have missed the deadline since they didn't think they would be in this boat to begin with... which has happened before.

The curious thing is that only 37 schools put in to host when so many schools could host this time around.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Denny McKinney on March 04, 2013, 01:50:37 PM
Ralph - Just wondering. Do you think Spalding ever received votes in the South Regional Rankings? I know SOS because of the conference they play in. But still. Their in-region record has to count for something.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 04, 2013, 02:00:31 PM
Quote from: Denny McKinney on March 04, 2013, 01:50:37 PM
Ralph - Just wondering. Do you think Spalding ever received votes in the South Regional Rankings? I know SOS because of the conference they play in. But still. Their in-region record has to count for something.
I don't think so.  The SOS was weak, and the RRO was 0-2 (Results were losses to Transy and to Thomas More.)

Try to get games with Centre.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on March 04, 2013, 02:12:06 PM
Spalding did not get into the regional rankings even in the final private ones.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Denny McKinney on March 04, 2013, 02:52:29 PM
Thanks Guys. I'm just a retired Vet of SLIAC. Was curious as how they looked.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 11, 2015, 02:50:27 PM
Regional Rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/02/11/first-regional-rankings-released-today/ (http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/02/11/first-regional-rankings-released-today/)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 14, 2015, 11:43:24 PM
FYI - Regionally rankings will come out on Thursday next week due to the planned stat computer outage (upgrade) at the NCAA headquarters this weekend. Thus all committee calls pushed back a day and as a result rankings will be posted Thursday this week. Game info still through Sunday's games.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 19, 2015, 10:43:32 AM
Week 2's regional rankings made an early appearance today: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/?p=2630 (http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/?p=2630)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 25, 2015, 01:58:56 PM
Final public men's basketball regional rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/02/25/final-public-ncaa-regional-rankings-released/ (http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2015/02/25/final-public-ncaa-regional-rankings-released/)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 03, 2016, 04:43:34 PM
For the third consecutive year, Hoopsville (http://www.d3hoopsville.com) will air for 12 hours as the regular season enters the final four weeks. Dave McHugh will chat with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and others involved in Division III basketball from around the country. Other guests will include those who have Division III roots or appreciate the division and the game along with the student-athletes who play the sport.

Hoopsville will air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (and maybe later) on Thursday, February 4 live from the WBCA/NABC Studio. You can see what guests are scheduled, get more information, and watch the show here: http://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2015-16/feb4

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Here is the guest list as we speak. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Additional guests to be added if and when necessary:


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
TimeGuestSchool
10:15amConnie TilleySt. Norbert (WBB) - WBCA Center Court
10:40amJamie PurdyPeidmont (WBB)
11:00amKeri CarolloUW-Whitewater (WBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
11:20amBrent PollariSaint Mary's (Minn.) (WBB)
11:40amKent MadsenNo. 21 Wheaton (Ill.) (WBB)
12:00pmRussell LoydRose-Hulman (MBB)
12:20pmKevin BroderickNazareth (MBB)
12:40pmJustin ScottArcadia (MBB)
1:00pmSam HargravesNo. 12 Alma (MBB)
1:20pmLenny ReichMount Union (SID)
1:40pmMaureen WebsterClarkson (WBB)
2:00pmBetsy WitmanYork (Pa.) (WBB)
2:20pmSara LeeDenison (WBB)
2:40pmKlay KneuppelWisconsin Lutheran (MBB)
3:00pmBrian Van HaaftenBuena Vista (MBB) - Nat'l Committee Chair
3:30pmSydney MossNo. 1 Thomas More (WBB)
3:45pmAaron RousellBucknell (WBB) - former Chicago coach
4:00pmTim ShanahanStaten Island (WBB)
4:20Pat CunninghamTrinity (Texas) (MBB) - NABC Coach's Corner
4:50pmBubba SmithSewanee (MBB)
5:15pmBen StrongFormer Guilford All-American
5:30pmKevin ConnorsESPN SportsCenter Anchor - Ithaca alumnus
6:00pmKristen DowlingClaremont-Mudd-Scripps (WBB)
6:20pmAllison ColemanSage (WBB)
6:40pmLandry KosmalskiSwarthmore (MBB)
7:00pmDave NilandNo. 23 Penn State-Behrend (MBB)
7:20pmAaron GallettaLasell (MBB)
7:40pmJohn BaronGwynedd-Mercy (MBB)
8:00pm
8:20pm
8:40pmMelissa HodgdonWheaton (Mass.) (WBB)
9:00pmG.P. GromackiNo. 2 Amherst (WBB)
9:20pmJames Wagner
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We hope to get at least the full show on a podcast, or several podcast, during the on Friday. You can find it here:
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Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 10, 2016, 01:57:31 PM
Regional Rankings: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2016/02/10/first-2016-regional-rankings-released-today/
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 24, 2016, 02:19:59 PM
Final public regional rankings are out: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3hoops/2016/02/24/third-ncaa-regional-ranking/
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 07, 2018, 05:45:58 PM
Men's first regional rankings this season: http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/men-regional-rankings-first
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 14, 2018, 02:05:22 PM
Week 2 Regional Rankings are out: http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/men-regional-rankings-second
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 21, 2018, 02:43:26 PM
The NCAA men's basketball regional advisory committees released their third set of rankings, and as expected, the Atlantic Region was among those getting shuffled. Here's the full list: http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2018/02/men-regional-rankings-third

(https://www.d3boards.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdnak1.psbin.com%2Fimg%2Fmw%3D600%2Fmh%3D600%2Fcr%3Dn%2Fd%3D4ima3%2Fdinflo07zg1qa2ww.jpg&hash=686d8e036c15a7019bc8f4723e2af35008adc158)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 06, 2019, 04:18:58 PM
Here are the first rankings for the men this season: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/men-regional-rankings-first
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 07, 2019, 01:26:51 PM
First projection -- Assume the highest ranked team in the Region earns the Pool A bid.

Rank   School   In-Division Record   Overall Record
1   Randolph-Macon   20-2   20-2  ODAC Pool A
2   Centre   17-3   19-3                  SAA  Pool A
3   Emory   16-4   16-4                  UAA  (tied with Wash U) Assume Pool A
4   Guilford   16-5   16-5                  ODAC  Pool C
5   Mary Hardin-Baylor   17-5   17-5  ASC Pool A
6   Lynchburg   17-5   17-5           ODAC Pool C
7   Emory & Henry   15-6   15-6           ODAC Pool C
8   Texas-Dallas   16-4   17-4           ASC   Pool C

NR    Texas Lutheran 14-7  14-7        Pool A SCAC
NR    Covenant          14-7  14-7*        Pool A USAC leading the "West Division"  (*If Brevard counts as an in-region game... I have forgotten if there has been a change concerning Year 1 Provisional opponents.)
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Pat Coleman on February 07, 2019, 03:57:52 PM
Brevard is Year 2 but does not count.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 13, 2019, 03:26:23 PM
The second week Regional Rankings have been released: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/men-regional-rankings-second
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 20, 2019, 03:41:12 PM
The third public NCAA Division III regional rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/men-regional-rankings-third
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 21, 2019, 09:43:40 AM
   South       
1   Randolph-Macon   23-2   23-2
2   Centre   19-4   21-4
3   Emory   19-5   19-5  Hosts Rochester on 02/23 for the UAA Pool A bid. NO tourney in the UAA
4   Washington & Lee   18-7   18-7
5   Guilford   18-7   18-7
6   Lynchburg   20-5   20-5
7   Roanoke   18-7   18-7

8   Mary Hardin-Baylor   20-5   20-5

My prediction is that Randy Mac and the survivor of that ODAC logjam at #4-#7 make the tourney.

If Centre wins the SAA, then the ASC, SAA, SCAC, and USAC appear to be one bid conferences.

With 20 bids to give over 8 regions, I want to see if the South is held to only 1 Pool C bid.
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 23, 2019, 10:45:27 PM
UT-Dallas (24-4/23-4 with a win over Whitworth at Trinity TX, neutral floor, 1-0 vRRO)  is in for the ASC. HSU knocked off UMHB last night, so the ASC is probably a 1- bid league.

Emory is in for the UAA Pool A bid. (No bubble bustin' there.)

Centre lost to edged Oglethorpe 75-72 and play Sewanee today. On to Pool C for the Colonels.

SCAC final tomorrow.  TLU vs #6 seed UDallas (6-10/ 11-16). Remember when UDallas was the Pool B bid with a 13-12 record in 2004?

https://www.d3hoops.com/archives/men/2004/2004-bracket
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 23, 2019, 10:51:08 PM
Murvul is in. (Randy got his ticket to the dance, one more time.)  Congrats!
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: scottiedoug on February 25, 2019, 06:57:49 PM
Interesting draw for the Scots...we were all expecting southern team matchups....
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 12, 2020, 03:15:56 PM
First Regional Rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/men-regional-rankings-first
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 19, 2020, 01:14:14 PM
Week 2's Regional Rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/men-regional-rankings-second
Title: Re: South Region Rankings and Playoffs
Post by: Dave 'd-mac' McHugh on February 25, 2020, 02:38:52 PM
The Week 3 men's regional rankings are out: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2020/02/men-regional-rankings-third