Earlier this month, I took a look at some of the scheduling issues that the MW was struggling with and how to address them.
Now, it’s official, there will be an A10-MW Challenge beginning in the 2020-21 season.
There are some obvious benefits to the challenge, both as a scheduling move and a basketball move. For scheduling, it’s a definite win for the MW. Since the 2013-14 season, each conference has had its share of success in getting teams in:
A10/MW NCAA Tournament Bids By Season
| BIDS BY SEASON | A-10 | MW |
|---|---|---|
| BIDS BY SEASON | A-10 | MW |
| 2013-14 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014-15 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 3. |