Sunbelt (3/15/11)

CMJ · March 14, 2011

UNC Ashville

vs UALR

Go Trojans...make us some money.

gksmith · March 14, 2011

I figured UALR would be a 16 seed. Probably even have to play a play-in game.

What a strange bracket setup by the NCAA. An 11 and 12 seeds have to play in? Wacked.

CMJ · March 14, 2011

What a strange bracket setup by the NCAA. An 11 and 12 seeds have to play in? Wacked.

Well, it's the last 4 "at large" teams -- so I think that's a more fair way to do it then by making conference champs play the opening games.

Mean Green Matt · March 14, 2011

My mind is rooting for LR, but my heart hopes they get humiliated.

KoldBeer · March 14, 2011

Well, it's the last 4 "at large" teams -- so I think that's a more fair way to do it then by making conference champs play the opening games.

I guess "fair" is debatable. I would say the 60 best teams shouldn't have to play in the first 4 games. This does give the fans better games. I'm more interested in 11/12 games than the 16 seed games. Doesn't matter much because none of these teams will make it to the Final 4.

CMJ · March 14, 2011

I guess "fair" is debatable. I would say the 60 best teams shouldn't have to play in the first 4 games. This does give the fans better games. I'm more interested in 11/12 games than the 16 seed games. Doesn't matter much because none of these teams will make it to the Final 4.

I would say any team that wins its league shouldn't be required to play an extra game.

The NCAA takes conference champs and then the next 37 at larges. At larges, by definition are only "selected" -- wheras Champions have already played their way in by winning their league.

Edited March 14, 2011 by CMJ

greenminer · March 14, 2011

CMJ, this could be interesting...

So if Central Arkansas miraculously got hot on the 3 and won the Southland's automatic (and only) bid with their only 4 wins of the season in the conference tourney, do they get seeded out of the play-in games? Does OSU get shafted the benefit of the overall #1 - playing the worst team in the field - because an auto-bid does not have to do play-ins?

In other words, does the benefit of winning your conference tourney possibly supersede the benefits supposedly afforded the overall #1?

CMJ · March 14, 2011

CMJ, this could be interesting...

So if Central Arkansas miraculously got hot on the 3 and won the Southland's automatic (and only) bid with their only 4 wins of the season in the conference tourney, do they get seeded out of the play-in games? Does OSU get shafted the benefit of the overall #1 - playing the worst team in the field - because an auto-bid does not have to do play-ins?

In other words, does the benefit of winning your conference tourney possibly supersede the benefits supposedly afforded the overall #1?

Honestly with the S curve, I'm not exactly sure how the 65-68 teams are seeded. If 65 plays 68 and 66 plays 67, then who is OSU slated to play? I'd think they'd be matched up with the 66/67 winner because in theory, that is the weaker potential match up (provided 65 wins).

But, even in your scenario -- the 4 worst teams in the field would be 16's and would be matched up with 1's in their first game. They just wouldn't have to play EACH OTHER first. I have absolutely no issue with Play ins for the 11/12/13 seeds (wherever the break off point is for at larges). And that way the 1seeds still get to play 16's. But half the fun of the opening round is the little guys getting their shot. If little guy has to play little guy first, and only some of the little guys get their shot -- it cheapens the greatness of the event.

Edited March 15, 2011 by CMJ

Green P1 · March 14, 2011

My mind is rooting for LR, but my heart hopes they get humiliated.

As soon as they show up there in those dime store uniforms.... mission accomplished.

CMJ · March 15, 2011

Pregame is on TruTv. Go Trojans, we need that cash.

Edited March 15, 2011 by CMJ

UNT90 · March 15, 2011

Got a buddy in Vegas for the tournament. UALR is a 4 point dog, with the over/under at 130.

Seriously considered having him bet the under for me.

aztecskin · March 15, 2011

Dude. this march madness app is pretty damn sweet. Go UALR!

CMJ · March 15, 2011

Little Rock playing their game so far. Almost half time, and their playing the game at a pace in the 60's.

CMJ · March 15, 2011

UALR 37

UNCA 33

Halftime

BonfireBrian · March 15, 2011

Anybody else see UALR just blow down the court and score a 3 point play with 6.? seconds left? Kind of fitting.

Does everyone still think we should have picked them up full court?

Edited March 15, 2011 by BonfireBrian

CMJ · March 15, 2011

Anybody else see UALR just blow down the court and score a 3 point play with 6.? seconds left? Kind of fitting.

Does everyone still think we should have picked them up full court?

I was gonna say the same thing. Just carved that up.

UNT90 · March 15, 2011

Glad I didn't have him bet it.

Lots o points

risinggreen · March 15, 2011

It's painful to watch, but I guess I'm over Bozeman's shot enough to pull for UALR. Up by 4 at halftime.

Mean Green Scrappy · March 15, 2011

I'll always cheer for Sun Belt schools when they are playing other conferences. Hope UALR wins and Go Sun Belt!

CMJ · March 16, 2011

Little Rock looking good at the under 12 media timeout.

CMJ · March 16, 2011

UNC Asheville making another late run at the Trojans. UALR up 2 at the under 4 media timeout.

Edited March 16, 2011 by CMJ

Mean Green Scrappy · March 16, 2011

The floor is beating up the players. Should be a good finish.

CMJ · March 16, 2011

And we goto overtime in the very first game! March Madness, gotta love it

Edited March 16, 2011 by CMJ

CMJ · March 16, 2011

UNC Asheville 81

UALR 77

Final

Trojans basically controlled the action for about 37 minutes of game time but Asheville manages to force OT and without 2 starters (including Bozeman) UALR struggled to score. Oh well, that's that. Hopefully FAU has a good showing in the NIT tomorrow.

risinggreen · March 16, 2011

Mouzy took 10 shots (all from 3 land) and only made 1, but he somehow managed to drain that backbreaker against us. Of course he had a little help from his friend on that shot. Hope FAU can at least get the SBC a win.