Last night openers were not unlike the last 40-plus years of following MAC basketball. Only difference is that I can now flip through ESPN+ and catch most of the games being played live.
What doesn't change, seemingly, is MAC teams finding ways to lose non-conference games v. teams from larger conferences as well as teams from conferences on the same level as the MAC. WMU unable to hold on late at home v. N. Dakota St. (block out and get some rebounds), Miami losing a 2nd half lead in a loss at Evansville, Buffalo's 2nd half comeback losing steam in a home loss to F. Dickinson.
Doesn't look like UT has lost the offensive firepower that produces regular season titles but little success in March. Most impressive win was Akron at S. Dakota St. with Dawson scoring 19 off the bench.
What I hate about college hoops in 2020s is the complete overhaul of teams' rosters from year to year. There's something to be said of being able to make an investment in players at a school over 4/5 years instead of having to start over every season. The new transfer rules might be best for the players but it is detrimental to the game.
Last Edited: 11/7/2023 8:54:00 AM by bobcatsquared