D&E was a (semi) warm body. That's what they brought to the table. Both basketball programs are bad.
Remember the climate at the time the MEC admitted them. Shepherd was gone. Wheeling appeared to be walking the plank (still does, financially). The home office was likely aware of the Urbana financial concerns (since closed).
There comes a point for most leagues when you just need members. Will Salem get the invite when Notre Dame undoubtedly leaves in the near future? Hopefully the MEC takes Seton Hill instead ... but I think we're stuck with the Griffins.
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