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collegesportsfanms · 09-13-2013, 09:23 PM

Group 3

Week 7

Western Michigan- 75, Mercer- 63
IPFW- 63, Binghamton- 42
Gonzaga- 67, Rhode Island- 54

16 turnovers did Mercer in, as W. Michigan put up some good defensive pressure, especially late in the game. The Zags continue to roll.

Week 8

Gonzaga- 69, IPFW- 67
Western Michigan- 68, Rhode Island- 63 (OT)
Mercer- 59, Binghamton- 49

Again, Gonzaga has to hang on for their life, and this time Kelly Olynyk was the hero, getting a layup at the buzzer to keep the Zags undefeated. Western Michigan trailed by 12 at halftime but held Rhode Island to 22.5% shooting in the second half to get to OT, where they continue their sparkling defense.

Week 9

Rhode Island- 59, Binghamton- 50
Mercer- 74, IPFW- 64
Gonzaga- 74, Western Michigan- 38

Wow, Gonzaga held W. Michigan to 11 points in the second half. An unbelievable defensive performance. For the game W. Michigan shot just 26.9%. Not much else to report this week, some of the teams appear to be going through the motions now.

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Standings after Week 9:

Gonzaga 9-0 (+121)
Mercer 7-2 (+68)
IPFW 4-5 (-12)
Western Michigan 4-5 (-18)
Rhode Island 3-6 (-39)
Binghamton 0-9 (-120)

Week 10 Schedule:

Gonzaga @ Mercer
Binghamton @ Western Michigan
IPFW @ Rhode Island

Here's what we do know about this group: no matter what happens in the Gonzaga-Mercer game, Gonzaga has won the group and Mercer has finished second. Both teams advance to the round of 128. Not a big surprise but Binghamton is eliminated (and has been since about week 6). Here's what we don't know: who is going to finish 3rd place in this group and move into wildcard contention? If IFPW and Western Michigan both win, then IPFW will get 3rd place due to them beating Western Michigan both games they played. Rhode Island has an outside shot at getting 3rd place.. they have to beat IPFW (which they did convincingly the first time they played) and pray for a Binghamton upset over Western Michigan. That would put all 3 teams at a dismal 4-6. Now, if Rhode Island beats IPFW and W. Michigan beats Binghamton, W. Michigan gets third place. Confused yet? To simplify it, if IPFW wins, they take third no matter what happens with the Binghamton-W. Michigan game. But if IPFW loses, then we may have a situation. My honest opinion is that it doesn't matter.. whoever takes third with a 5-5 (or 4-6) record as the case may be, pretty much has no chance to earn a wildcard berth.

09-13-2013, 09:23 PM	#55
collegesportsfanms Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2004	Group 3 Week 7 Western Michigan- 75, Mercer- 63 IPFW- 63, Binghamton- 42 Gonzaga- 67, Rhode Island- 54 16 turnovers did Mercer in, as W. Michigan put up some good defensive pressure, especially late in the game. The Zags continue to roll. Week 8 Gonzaga- 69, IPFW- 67 Western Michigan- 68, Rhode Island- 63 (OT) Mercer- 59, Binghamton- 49 Again, Gonzaga has to hang on for their life, and this time Kelly Olynyk was the hero, getting a layup at the buzzer to keep the Zags undefeated. Western Michigan trailed by 12 at halftime but held Rhode Island to 22.5% shooting in the second half to get to OT, where they continue their sparkling defense. Week 9 Rhode Island- 59, Binghamton- 50 Mercer- 74, IPFW- 64 Gonzaga- 74, Western Michigan- 38 Wow, Gonzaga held W. Michigan to 11 points in the second half. An unbelievable defensive performance. For the game W. Michigan shot just 26.9%. Not much else to report this week, some of the teams appear to be going through the motions now. -------------------------------------- Standings after Week 9: Gonzaga 9-0 (+121) Mercer 7-2 (+68) IPFW 4-5 (-12) Western Michigan 4-5 (-18) Rhode Island 3-6 (-39) Binghamton 0-9 (-120) Week 10 Schedule: Gonzaga @ Mercer Binghamton @ Western Michigan IPFW @ Rhode Island Here's what we do know about this group: no matter what happens in the Gonzaga-Mercer game, Gonzaga has won the group and Mercer has finished second. Both teams advance to the round of 128. Not a big surprise but Binghamton is eliminated (and has been since about week 6). Here's what we don't know: who is going to finish 3rd place in this group and move into wildcard contention? If IFPW and Western Michigan both win, then IPFW will get 3rd place due to them beating Western Michigan both games they played. Rhode Island has an outside shot at getting 3rd place.. they have to beat IPFW (which they did convincingly the first time they played) and pray for a Binghamton upset over Western Michigan. That would put all 3 teams at a dismal 4-6. Now, if Rhode Island beats IPFW and W. Michigan beats Binghamton, W. Michigan gets third place. Confused yet? To simplify it, if IPFW wins, they take third no matter what happens with the Binghamton-W. Michigan game. But if IPFW loses, then we may have a situation. My honest opinion is that it doesn't matter.. whoever takes third with a 5-5 (or 4-6) record as the case may be, pretty much has no chance to earn a wildcard berth.