The NEC conference will have a unique tournament this year, as the top two teams in the standings are ineligible for the automatic bid. Merrimack which won its 2nd regular season title in 3 years is still transitioning into Division 1. If they win the tournament, then the runner-up will make the NCAA tournament. Stonehill …
The Big South conference will likely produce a 15 or 16 seed bid for its conference winner. UNC Asheville led the conference with a 16-2 record. Losing to Wintrhop and SC Upstate in conference play. This should be a very competitive tournament Favorite: UNC Asheville Contender: Longwood SC Upstate Upset candidate: Garner-Webb Winthrop At large …
The Ohio Valley restructured its teams after last season. Look for Morehead State to win the auto bid as they lead the conference with an overall record of 21-10. The top two seeds get byes into the semi-finals and need to win two games to go dancing Favorite Morehead State Contender Tennessee Tech Upset candidate …