LAST FOUR IN: Elon, McNeese, Stony Brook, Western Carolina
FIRST FOUR OUT: Samford, Kennesaw State, The Citadel, Montana
A Bracketology first happened this week, at least a first since Week One. A team lost, in overtime, to a highly rated team and moved from the First Four Out to the Last Four In. Ladies and gentleman, welcome Western Carolina to the party. They replace conference rival, The Citadel. Other than that swap, no other teams moved in or out. That means the Missouri Valley and Colonial are still holding onto six bids each. Of course, the typical bid and host shifting has taken place, so the bracket had to be redone. It seems like the contenders list is starting to solidify, finally.
Big Sky (2): Eastern Washington*, Weber State
Big South (1): Monmouth*
Colonial (6): James Madison*, New Hampshire, Villanova, Richmond, Elon, Stony Brook
Missouri Valley (6): North Dakota State*, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Western Illinois, Youngstown State, Illinois State
Northeast (1): Duquesne*
Ohio Valley (1): Jacksonville State*
Patriot (1): Holy Cross*
Pioneer (1): San Diego*
Southern (2): Wofford*, Western Carolina
Southland (3): Central Arkansas*, Sam Houston State, McNeese
* League Champion and automatic bid
