NCAAT 2nd Rd.: #8 Loyola (24-4) vs. #1 Illinois (23-6)?

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If it happens in the 2nd Rd. that will be a pretty great matchup (for historical, underdog/giant, geographic and team reasons...).

I personally hope the Ramblers topple the mighty Illini. I'm going to be pulling for them.

What a game this might be..


PS: How is Loyola an #8 seed? I realize that MVC is not Power 5. But MVC is not NEC. Loyola played a tough, great season. What is up with that?

[nickpanther]

Bucky got shafted even more than Loyala. how is Bucky a 9? their resume looked like a 6 or a 7, given they played in probably the hardest conference in the country and managed to get 10 wins.

[BBFran]

UW got 10 wins but they didn’t beat anyone higher in the standings. Other than an early season easy win over Loyola they had no truly high quality wins. You have to beat somebody. I have no problem with them getting the 8/9.

I don’t think they will be long for the tournament. They have struggled against athletic teams all year. That’s exactly how you would describe UNC and Baylor.