We are the beginning of a long journey, a 4 step journey with each step being harder than the last. With the prize being something so sought out for, that some teams decline invitations to the next best thing, because they want this. A bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The first step is occupied by East Carolina, a 10-20 team that was able to knock off Cincinnati somehow and beat Tulane twice to notch a staggering 3 conference wins in the year.
Wichita State is 2-0 against the Pirates this season, notching a 16 point road victory, then following up with a 17 point drubbing at the Roundhouse. ECU is no match for our band of fiery freshman and our spectacular seniors.
Winner gets the privilege to play the Temple Owls the next day.
KenPom predicts a 72-62 Wichita State victory.
Watch this game at 9 CT on ESPNU. If you have an early bedtime, you better push it back.