2021-22 Polls

[schnautza]

While this seems to be a bit of a dumpster fire of a start for USI, it's encouraging that there are currently no undefeated teams left in the Midwest region...

NABC Coaches Poll (Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 -- Regular Season Poll #3)
	Team	Record	Points
1.	Lubbock Christian (Texas)	7-0	398	(14first place votes)
2.	Northwest Missouri State	8-1	384	(2 first place votes)
3.	Mercyhurst (Pa.)	7-0	361
4.	West Texas A&M	10-1	334
5.	Nova Southeastern (Fla.)	5-0	332
6.	Indiana (Pa.)	7-0	328
7.	Chico State (Calif.)	7-0	317
8.	Augusta (Ga.)	7-0	291
9.	Queens (N.C.)	7-1	233
10.	West Liberty (W.Va.)	7-1	212
11.	Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)	7-1	208
12.	Barry (Fla.)	7-0	195
13.	Cal State San Bernardino	7-1	169
14.	Dominican (N.Y.)	8-0	158
15.	Hillsdale (Mich.)	6-1	155
16.	Embry-Riddle (Fla.)	9-1	148
17.	Fairmont State (W.Va.)	6-1	129
18.	Angelo State (Texas)	7-1	119
19.	Truman State (Mo.)	6-2	111
20.	Ferris State (Mich.)	7-1	98
21.	Union (Tenn.)	8-0	86
22.	Minnesota Duluth	9-0	81
23.	Cal State San Marcos	7-0	70
24.	Grand Valley State (Mich.)	6-1	66
25.	Minnesota State	7-1	53
Others receiving votes: Upper Iowa 35, Augustana (S.D.) 24, Georgia College 12, Cal Poly Pomona 11, Emmanuel (Ga.) 10, Flagler (Fla.) 9, Stonehill (Mass.) 8, Biola (Calif.) 7, Columbus State (Ga.) 7, UCCS (Colo.) 7, Fort Hays State (Kan.) 5, UNC Pembroke 5, Charleston (W.Va.) 4, MSU Denver (Colo.) 2, Pace (N.Y.) 1, Regis (Colo.) 1, Texas-Tyler 1. Dropped out: Upper Iowa (19), Cal Poly Pomona (21), Miles (25).

[crazznewt]

Just think usi could be the next irrelevant bellarmine.

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[glvcpro]

Tiffin was picked last in the GMAC and just gave Bellarmine more than they expected in a 90-87 Bellarmine exhibition win.

Just think usi could be the next irrelevant bellarmine.

[schnautza]

Not sure why it took me this long to see it, but the D2SIDA poll is also out, and this poll has 3 Midwest teams in the top 25, with Southern Indiana joining Hillsdale and Truman who were in the NABC top 25.

D2SIDA Media Poll (Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 -- Pre-Season Poll)
	Team	Record	Points
1.	Northwest Missouri State	29-2	375	(15first place votes)
2.	Flagler (Fla.)	18-3	334
3.	West Texas A&M	19-3	314
4.	Lubbock Christian (Texas)	18-3	298
5.	Hillsdale (Mich.)	21-3	293
6.	Indiana (Pa.)	2-1	252	Played only three games in 2020-21; finished 28-2 in 2019-20
7.	West Liberty (W.Va.)	18-5	239
8.	Valdosta State (Ga.)	17-5	228
9.	Nova Southeastern (Fla.)	N/A	226	Did not play in 2020-21; finished 23-6 in 2019-20
10.	Colorado Mesa	21-2	212
11.	Washburn (Kan.)	20-7	210
12.	St. Thomas Aquinas (N.Y.)	14-2	202
13.	Point Loma (Calif.)	8-3	196
14.	Queens (N.C.)	16-6	191
15.	Truman State (Mo.)	20-3	189
16.	Saint Anselm (N.H.)	N/A	168	Did not play in 2020-21; finished 21-8 in 2019-20
17.	Colorado School of Mines	18-3	140
18.	Southern Indiana	12-5	139
19.	Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)	19-4	138
20.	Seattle Pacific (Wash.)	10-3	87
21.	Mercyhurst (Pa.)	12-1	78
22.	Lee (Tenn.)	15-6	61
23.	Fairmont State (W.Va.)	15-5	55
24.	Daemen (N.Y.)	10-6	47
25.	MSU Moorhead	11-5	38
Others receiving votes: DBU (Texas) 35, Alabama Huntsville 19, Chico State (Calif.) 18, Findlay (Ohio) 16, Charleston (W.Va.) 11, Ashland (Ohio) 11, Florida Southern 8, Oklahoma Baptist 6, Emmanuel (Ga.) 6.

[schnautza]

Valpo lost to Flagler last night as well, so maybe Valpo is just having a really bad year. 2 exhibition losses to start the season. Here's all the exhibitions so far for Midwest teams. Italics for D3/NAIA and bold/underline for any upsets.

10/23 Hillsdale 68, Toledo 93
10/26 Rockhurst 42, SLU 84
10/27 Illinois-Springfield 80, Western Illinois 92
10/27 Trevecca Nazarene 55, Tennessee St 76
10/27 Ferris State 58, Michigan State 92
10/28 Tiffin 87, Bellarmine 90
10/29 Kentucky Wesleyan 72, Kentucky 95
10/30 Findlay 78, Toledo 83
10/30 Tiffin 84, Butler 94
10/30 Ashland 87, Valparaiso 78
10/31 Lindenwood 66, SLU 89
10/31 Alma 51, Lake Superior St 86
11/1 Cedarville 60, Dayton 94
11/1 UIndy 46, Ohio State 82
11/3 Grand Valley St 67, Central Michigan 78
11/3 Lourdes 82, Ohio Dominican 71
11/4 Kentucky Wesleyan 64, Evansville 74
11/4 Drury 49, Drake 96
11/4 Davenport 59, Illinois St 85
11/4 Grand Valley State 60, Michigan St 83
11/3 Lake Erie 64, Northern Kentucky 75
11/4 Lindenwood 40, Northwestern 85
11/4 UIndy 64, Purdue 86
11/4 Quincy 62, SIUE 61

Games on deck this weekend (times in Central):
11/5, 5pm Trevecca Nazarene @ Ole Miss
11/5, 6pm Southern Indiana @ Auburn
11/5, 6pm Lake Superior State @ Oakland
11/5, 6pm Michigan @ Wayne State (rare home exhibition)
11/5, 6pm Ferris State @ Xavier
11/5, 6pm UIndy @ Butler
11/6, 3:15pm Rockhurst vs St Thomas Aquinas (Small College HOF)
11/6, 7pm Fisk @ Trevecca Nazarene
11/7, 1pm Rockhurst vs Northern State (Small College HOF)
11/7, 3pm Rochester @ Saginaw Valley

[crazznewt]

I don't know if it's the "extra pandemic year" or all the transferring or what exactly it is - and maybe I'm just imagining it - but doesn't it seem like D2 has closed the gap in overall talent level and ability between D2 and mid to lower level D1?

Well, the idea that the gap between the D1 and D2 talent has narrowed wasn't proven tonight. The outcome of THESE games were not a surprise though as the Truman Women lose by 70 to Iowa, SBU Women lose to Mizzou by 55 and Drury Men lose to UNI by 47. I hope the payday was worth it.

[crazznewt]

I don't know if it's the "extra pandemic year" or all the transferring or what exactly it is - and maybe I'm just imagining it - but doesn't it seem like D2 has closed the gap in overall talent level and ability between D2 and mid to lower level D1?

I would strongly agree, especially on the women's side. Truman State's Weltha and UMSL's LaPorta had great games in their D1 exhibition games this week. Tonight, the rebuilding Drury Panthers play a 26 win, tournament tested, Drake team with a bunch back, including all five starters.

[kdubnation]

I don't know if it's the "extra pandemic year" or all the transferring or what exactly it is - and maybe I'm just imagining it - but doesn't it seem like D2 has closed the gap in overall talent level and ability between D2 and mid to lower level D1?

[unc4life]

Nice start for Ashland tonight beating Valparaiso 87-78 in an exhibition.

[unc4life]

Really think the GMAC is going to be really good in basketball this year. Hillsdale had a great year last year and should keep it going this year. You follow that up with Findlay and Ashland (who finished last year with a GLIAC Tournament Championship). Then you have teams like KWC, Malone, Cedarville, Walsh..all those schools are basketball schools that can be really good. Should be a fun year.

[schnautza]

Tiffin was picked last in the GMAC and just gave Bellarmine more than they expected in a 90-87 Bellarmine exhibition win.

WOW that's unexpected.
Tiffin shot 16-45 (36%) on the 3-ball and 11-20 (55%) on 2-pointers. That's a TON of 3-shooting compared to the rest.

[kdubnation]

From what I've seen of Tiffin over the years it seems like they are always one or two players away from being a dangerous team. Too bad they didn't bloody Scotty 2 Hottie's nose with an exhibition L.

[UFOILERFAN]

Tiffin was picked last in the GMAC and just gave Bellarmine more than they expected in a 90-87 Bellarmine exhibition win.

[mtsax305]

No GLIAC teams in the Top 25, and the only current GLIAC team receiving votes (GVSU) didn't even make the tournament last year.

Yikes.

[kdubnation]

I just saw that myself. We'll see, I guess. For all I know we'll finish dead last. This team has a ton of potential, and getting picked 7th *should* put a chip on some shoulders so you never know.