Would love to understand why La Verne continually schedules a (relative to D3) huge number of non-D3 opponents to start the season. They were undefeated (with a good number of unimpressive wins in the streak) until losing on their home floor to a team that hadn't won even 1 of every 3 games yesterday. Playing non-D3s and getting blown out by D1s really doesn't help you figure out how to deal with the situation they found themselves in yesterday, and the lack of any kind of results versus RROs will hurt them if they end up winning the SCIAC tournament because they'll likely face a top ten (or top five) team in the first round as a result. And if they don't win the tournament, they won't get a pool C despite only losing twice all season.
Yeah I know...thought that was interesting. They're a great team but Pool A or bust. And you're right...their likely draw will be Trinity TX (in San Antonio) in the first round. You have to give yourself a chance, but at the same time, I know scheduling is tough for those west coast teams. I'm sure they'd like to play better opponents, but without the funds from the university and athletic department, the coaching staff's hands can be tied at times. Might only be allowed a regular season trip involving a flight once a year or once every two years. They haven't faced enough quality competition though, regardless.
Would love to understand why La Verne continually schedules a (relative to D3) huge number of non-D3 opponents to start the season. They were undefeated (with a good number of unimpressive wins in the streak) until losing on their home floor to a team that hadn't won even 1 of every 3 games yesterday. Playing non-D3s and getting blown out by D1s really doesn't help you figure out how to deal with the situation they found themselves in yesterday, and the lack of any kind of results versus RROs will hurt them if they end up winning the SCIAC tournament because they'll likely face a top ten (or top five) team in the first round as a result. And if they don't win the tournament, they won't get a pool C despite only losing twice all season.
Yeah I know...thought that was interesting. They're a great team but Pool A or bust. And you're right...their likely draw will be Trinity TX (in San Antonio) in the first round. You have to give yourself a chance, but at the same time, I know scheduling is tough for those west coast teams. I'm sure they'd like to play better opponents, but without the funds from the university and athletic department, the coaching staff's hands can be tied at times. Might only be allowed a regular season trip involving a flight once a year or once every two years. They haven't faced enough quality competition though, regardless.