In news that saddens commissioners everywhere, this is the last time this season we can legitimately type the word "Quinnipiac," as the Mighty Quinns failed in their attempt to sink Manhattan in the MAAC. We give heartfelt thanks to Anania, Barone, B Brenner, Jr., E Leach, M Leach, M Peloso, and K Ripley whose choice of the Quinnsters kept the dream alive as long as it was. Manhattan (taken by 19) will attempt to finish the job tomorrow against Iona (favored by 71).
In news that saddens M Pogach, Winthrop's musical performance ended abruptly, as the little freckle-faced kid lost to Coastal Carolina (chosen by 27) in the Big South championship. In news eliciting a yawn from most contest observers, undefeated Wichita State (liked by 99) rolled over undermanned Indiana State (selected by 4) to win the MVC. In other news, Mercer (chosen by 65) earned the right to play in its first NCAA tournament since five years before we ran our first Pre-NCAA Contest, by beating Florida Gulf Coast (relied upon by 36) in the Atlantic Sun.
Delaware (chosen by 67) and William & Mary (relied upon by Urban Angels, Booth, and L Leach) advanced to the Colonial championship game. Albany (guessed by nobody) upset Vermont (foolishly favored by 78) and will face Stony Brook (selected by 25) in the America East final. Similarly, Western Carolina (cunningly connected by no one) knocked off Davidson (mistakenly taken by 84) to earn the spot opposite Wofford (chosen by 5: E Albert; A Cristinzio; J Donadio, Jr.; L Leach; and A Sanders) in the SoCon championship.
With five teams having earned bids, we now have a 17-way tie for first, with 20 points each, while at the bottom with 5 points stand Fitch, L Leach, and S Leach.
Championship Week, the sequel, starts tomorrow. See you then.
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