Arch Madness Predictions 2013

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MVC Tournament Schedule 2013

Thursday, March 7
No. 8 Bradley Braves vs. No. 9 Drake Bulldogs 6:05 pm 
No. 7 Missouri State Bears vs. No. 10 Southern Illinois Salukis 8:35 pm 

Friday, March 8 
No. 1 Creighton Bluejays vs. No. 9 Drake Bulldogs 12:05 pm 
No. 4 Evansville Purple Aces vs. No. 5 Indiana State Sycamores 2:35 pm 
No. 2 Wichita State Shockers vs. No. 7 Missouri State Bears 6:05 pm
No. 3 Northern Iowa Panthers vs. No. 6 Illinois State Redbirds 8:35 pm

Saturday, March 9 
No. 1 Creighton Bluejays vs. No. 4 Evansville Purple Aces 1:35 pm 
No. 2 Wichita State Shockers vs. No. 6 Illinois State Redbirds 4:05 pm 

Sunday, March 10 Game 9
No. 1 Creighton Bluejays vs. No. 2 Wichita State Shockers 1:05 pm 

Missouri Valley Winner 

Creighton: The Bluejays are coming into the tournament hot after a big home win vs. Wichita State. Doug McDermott has scored 32 and 41 points in Creighton's last two wins. 

Missouri Valley Runner Up

Wichita State: It's hard to count out the Shockers. Early and Hall will have to play well for them to make a run. 

Missouri Valley  Sleeper Team 

Evansville: The Purple Aces are hot. Winning their last four games and nearly taking down Creighton. Colt Ryan has averaged 28 points in the last four games. 

My Preseason MVC Predictions 

#1 Creighton 
#2 Northern Iowa
#3 Illinois State
#4 Wichita State
#5 Evansville
#6 Drake
#7 Indiana State
#8 Southern Illinois
#9 Bradley
#10 Missouri State

Final Regular Season MVC Standings 

TEAM                CONF   OVERALL

Creighton           13-5       24-7

Wichita State     12-6       24-7

Northern Iowa    11-7       18-13

Evansville           10-8       18-13

Indiana State       9-9         17-13

Illinois State        8-10       17-14

Bradley               7-11       16-15

Drake                  7-11       14-16

Missouri State       7-11       10-21

Southern Illinois    6-12       14-16