NORMAL — Matt Lottich said the playbook of going from the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament's play-in round to championship game isn't all that complicated.
Last year, Valparaiso became the first team in the 24 years that all 10 league teams came to Arch Madness to win three games to make the title game.
Valpo's dream run ended when it fell to Bradley, 80-66. It was a historic tourney for 2020 play-in round winners as the other, Drake, also advanced to the semifinals after upsetting regular-season champion Northern Iowa.
"Ultimately it comes down to really playing with confidence and a little edge and not dwelling on anything that happens and next play forward," said Valpo head coach Lottich on Monday's MVC coaches Zoom call.