[olldflame]

Davidson losing in the A-10 semifinal definitely increases our odds of securing a 12 seed. One of the saints is going to be marching into the NCAA tourney. We should be seeded better than either Saint Bonaventure or Saint Louis. Tonight, we should be rooting for San Diego State, Bowling Green, and Grand Canyon. Side note: Georgia State is looking good in their semifinal game against Texas State.

I believe a lot of the bracketologists had us as the top 13 seed, so the Davidson loss could put us up into the 12.

[Kricket]

Davidson losing in the A-10 semifinal definitely increases our odds of securing a 12 seed. One of the saints is going to be marching into the NCAA tourney. We should be seeded better than either Saint Bonaventure or Saint Louis. Tonight, we should be rooting for San Diego State, Bowling Green, and Grand Canyon. Side note: Georgia State is looking good in their semifinal game against Texas State.

I believe a lot of the bracketologists had us as the top 13 seed, so the Davidson loss could put us up into the 12.

I think we're snuggly in that last 12 seed now. The closest 13 is UC Irvine and they are ten spots worse than us in the NET.

We don't really have a history on how the committee will use the NET, but Lipscomb is better in the net than 3 teams that everyone is saying will be in over them. Here are a few:

Temple 52
Ohio State 55
TCU 56

Right now Lipscomb is 49. I guess we will find out tonight.

[thepostman]

I think Lipscomb should get an at large bid but they won't since the ASun is so weak outside of the 2 LU's.

[thepostman]

Yeah, the NET was suppose to usher us into a new era in the selection process but we all know that nothing will really change.

[Kricket]

I found this on how the committee chooses the bracket. Pretty interesting. It essentially says the NET is a tool only, and the committee has to make the final call, because computers can't identify all critical variables.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-me ... ch-madness

This is from the link:

"The NET is one of many resources/tools available to the committee in the selection, seeding and bracketing process. Computer models cannot accurately evaluate qualitative factors such as games missed by key players or coaches, travel difficulties and other effects of specific games.

Each committee member independently evaluates a vast amount of information during the process to make individual decisions. It is these qualitative, quantitative and subjective opinions -- developed after hours of personal observations, discussion with coaches, directors of athletics and commissioners, and review and comparison of various data -- that each individual ultimately will determine their vote on all issues related to selections, seeding and bracketing."

[olldflame]

Davidson losing in the A-10 semifinal definitely increases our odds of securing a 12 seed. One of the saints is going to be marching into the NCAA tourney. We should be seeded better than either Saint Bonaventure or Saint Louis. Tonight, we should be rooting for San Diego State, Bowling Green, and Grand Canyon. Side note: Georgia State is looking good in their semifinal game against Texas State.

I believe a lot of the bracketologists had us as the top 13 seed, so the Davidson loss could put us up into the 12.

I think we're snuggly in that last 12 seed now. The closest 13 is UC Irvine and they are ten spots worse than us in the NET.

We don't really have a history on how the committee will use the NET, but Lipscomb is better in the net than 3 teams that everyone is saying will be in over them. Here are a few:

Temple 52
Ohio State 55
TCU 56

Right now Lipscomb is 49. I guess we will find out tonight.

Lipscomb is not only ahead of TCU in the NET, they beat them head to head on the road. TCU going in over them would be a joke.

[olldflame]

Certainly hoping we can get a 12th. I'd much rather face the Hokies than Kansas or Wisconsin.

[LUOrange]

I found this on how the committee chooses the bracket. Pretty interesting. It essentially says the NET is a tool only, and the committee has to make the final call, because computers can't identify all critical variables.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-me ... ch-madness

This is from the link:

"The NET is one of many resources/tools available to the committee in the selection, seeding and bracketing process. Computer models cannot accurately evaluate qualitative factors such as games missed by key players or coaches, travel difficulties and other effects of specific games.

Each committee member independently evaluates a vast amount of information during the process to make individual decisions. It is these qualitative, quantitative and subjective opinions -- developed after hours of personal observations, discussion with coaches, directors of athletics and commissioners, and review and comparison of various data -- that each individual ultimately will determine their vote on all issues related to selections, seeding and bracketing."

That essentially gives them the latitude they need to favor the big boy conferences and schools like always. The NCAA will always be a biased organization, no matter what they do and say. To quote our infamous Congresswoman from Minnesota's 5th District, "It's all about the Benjamin's baby!"

[ballah09]

I saw two brackets where they have us at 12 playing Kansas State and Buffalo. Two winnable games.

[SumItUp]

One Shining Moment

https://www.facebook.com/56243662053448 ... 32?sfns=mo

[JK37]

I saw two brackets where they have us at 12 playing Kansas State and Buffalo. Two winnable games.

Buffalo would be a very tough matchup. Just a tough style of play to defend.

[SumItUp]

We're going back to Cali

[LUconn]

Welp, I don't think I can swing San Jose.

Also Seth Davis just gave us his kiss of death.

[JK37]

Hmm, Mississippi State

[olldflame]

12 seed against Mississippi St.!

Common opponents are Austen Peay and Bama. They blew out Peay in their season opener while we lost by I believe 8. Both lost by single digits to Bama.

Correction. They split with Bama; winning at home and losing on the road.

[olldflame]

Looks like manger will be there.

[SumItUp]

LU Asst coach Joe Pierre III has a twin brother, Josh, that is an asst coach for Mississippi State.

[olldflame]

Seth Davis picks us to pull the upset.

[VarsityLu]

When is the game and will there be a watch party on campus? I'm heading to Lynchburg Friday morning for a concert. Would LOVE to see the game on campus!

[olldflame]

And if we win, we likely will play the Hokies for the Sweet 16!

[olldflame]

When is the game and will there be a watch party on campus? I'm heading to Lynchburg Friday morning for a concert. Would LOVE to see the game on campus!

Times have not been set yet.

[olldflame]

I wonder if Brock Gardner and Hansel Atencia will show up. They are 15 minutes away.

[SumItUp]

Hansel and Brock will be playing in Kansas City for the NAIA nationals starting on Thursday.

[olldflame]

Hansel and Brock will be playing in Kansas City for the NAIA nationals starting on Thursday.

Not surprised. I hope they fare better than last year.

[ballcoach15]

I think we can win first 2 games.