With both Patriot League enemies breezing into the semifinals, the odds of a team other than Bucknell or Holy Cross winning that lead drop. Thursday is all about the Big South and Southern conferences, with three important games on tap. And in non-tournament action, losses by Sam Houston State and Long Beach State would help out by worsening both teams’ resumes.
Thursday’s games of interest – all times ET
Chattanooga at Davidson (E) – 2:00 pm
Georgia Southern at Appalachian State (E) – 7:00 pm
UNC-Ashville at Winthrop (E) – 8:00 pm
Sam Houston State (E) at UTSA – 8:00 pm
UC Irvine at Long Beach State (E) – 10:00 pm
Wednesday’s results of interest
Lafayette 53, Holy Cross (E) 83
Navy (A) 43, Bucknell (E) 62
A = ally
E = enemy