Updated standings and Arch Madness seeds - Feb 20

by **MVCfans** » February 20th, 2013, 9:43 pm

Thanks to Hacksaw for the quick update. Current standings are below and the updated probabilities have been posted on The MVC Report: http://www.mvcfans.com

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by **unigrainer** » February 21st, 2013, 12:00 am

I had to make a handle so I could ask this question. On your front page it lists Drake's RPI at 66 and UNI's at 70. Is that a typo or is Drake's RPI somehow better than UNI's, even though UNI's record is markedly better and they have a significantly better SOS (29 vs. 111).

by **bluejays89** » February 21st, 2013, 1:23 am

unigrainer wrote:I had to make a handle so I could ask this question. On your front page it lists Drake's RPI at 66 and UNI's at 70. Is that a typo or is Drake's RPI somehow better than UNI's, even though UNI's record is markedly better and they have a significantly better SOS (29 vs. 111).

Drake has an RPI of 166

by **MVCfans** » February 21st, 2013, 6:56 am

bluejays89 wrote:
unigrainer wrote:I had to make a handle so I could ask this question. On your front page it lists Drake's RPI at 66 and UNI's at 70. Is that a typo or is Drake's RPI somehow better than UNI's, even though UNI's record is markedly better and they have a significantly better SOS (29 vs. 111).

Drake has an RPI of 166

Sorry, typo.

by **ihsi** » February 21st, 2013, 10:38 am

If Indiana State can win both remaining games and catches a break with CU dropping 2 and UNI 1, the Sycs will get the two seed right?

by **Hacksaw** » February 21st, 2013, 11:16 am

ihsi wrote:If Indiana State can win both remaining games and catches a break with CU dropping 2 and UNI 1, the Sycs will get the two seed right?

That is exactly what it takes for the Sycamores to get the 2 seed: Win 2, CU 0-2, UNI 1-1

by **PantherSigEp** » February 21st, 2013, 3:03 pm

Hacksaw wrote:
ihsi wrote:If Indiana State can win both remaining games and catches a break with CU dropping 2 and UNI 1, the Sycs will get the two seed right?

That is exactly what it takes for the Sycamores to get the 2 seed: Win 2, CU 0-2, UNI 1-1

Based on those 3 teams and how things are shaping up right now, it'll be interesting too see how those 3 scenarios play out. The way this conference season has gone it's going to be a crazy finish for seeding.

Evansville will be giving it all they've got against Indiana State in that final game, and who knows which Drake shows up in Terre Haute. Creighton could easily drop both of their games but I think they'll at least pick up their shooting and defense in one of those games (probably Bradley). Those are tough games. UNI should be able to handle SIU on the road and then continue to play good ball at home, which they will need, even if Illinois State is limping a bit towards that #6 seed.

by **Aces1982** » February 21st, 2013, 3:25 pm

I am not so sure seeding matters this year except for trying to stay out of Thursday night games.

by **shocktheheart** » February 21st, 2013, 3:59 pm

Aces1982 wrote:I am not so sure seeding matters this year except for trying to stay out of Thursday night games.

I say #1 and #2 matter as you get to play one of the Thursday night teams on Friday. I think 1-6 could win this, but I don't know about 7-10 unless Illinois St ends up on Thursday.

by **valleyclimber** » February 21st, 2013, 4:54 pm

Agree with the other posters, in that "Arch Madness" should be up for grabs between the 1-6 teams. Should be one heck of a tourney and alot of fun for all the different MVC schools fans. I'll be there, and I'm really looking forward to a lou-lou in the Lou...oooo yeah!

ROCK IT MVC! :rock: