Don't like the potential matchup with MTSU. They look like the teams that beat us late in the season. That would be in the 3rd round, so a long way to go first.

Going to see if I can organize an O-Zone watch party.

yeesh. watching on those sketchy streaming websites it is then.

Will try to source something for you all!

I’m so excited! These games are 25 miles from my house!

I’ve heard of people cancelling their subscriptions and still getting billed for a few more months afterwards. Makes me want to use a prepaid Visa card with just the $30 on it if I subscribe…

Yes, I had this experience last year when I subscribed to watch the women's team in their tournament. I finally got it cancelled, but it was a hassle and I think I paid for at least one extra month after I first tried to cancel. I'm not going to do it again.

Even if this site was not considered sketchy, it's OK to love the Bobcats and admit there's no way in hell you're paying $30 to watch this on your computer

+1

Will enjoy Russ and Rob for this one.

Rice isn't very good. Ranked in 210-230 range by most. They are essentially Ball State+.

But whether we win or not will depend on if we plan to play normal rotations vs bench guys. We should be plenty rested so I'd expect a similar performance to MAC quarters but we all know we could lose to anybody at this point (BG, NIU).

Assuming we get by Rice, potential 2nd round game against Abilene Christian should be decent. They're ranked in 140s. So think just a step below Akron or Kent. Winnable if we play well. Could also lose by 20.

Potential semifinal match up with Middle Tennessee is tough. They're a top 100 team. If we won that, a big if, it legit might be our best win of the season.

And if all that comes together we're rewarded with a 4th game in 5 days.

For a team that only plays 7 people and complained about 6 in 12, 4 in 5 should be REALLY fun. Talk about injury risk and/or not putting your best foot forward.

If I had to guess, us accepting this tournament was less about being serious and trying to win a couple extra games or hang a weird banner in the Convo and more a reward, specifically to our seniors, to give them a week in the sun in Daytona Beach together for the last time. Enjoy the beach. Enjoy the atmosphere. Enjoy the meals and each other's company to make memories one last time. And as an aside roll out the ball and play a fun game or two. Don't take it too seriously because I doubt anyone else is.

Which means I fully expect whether winning or losing by double digits to see LOTS of the bench and generally a free flowing almost pre-season type attitude. Winning secondary to having a good time.

Not sure if that equates to losing round one or winning the whole thing.

Great take and I also think this is pretty much a sign that BVP is officially done and perhaps Boals wants to give him a shot at winning another game or two. However, still not worth the risk that you mentioned (serious injury to a returning player).