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Originally Posted by ud2 We had a near-miss in 2015, IINM, we were the last team in, had to play Boise State at the arena. A better ooc slate very likely mitigates that. But, this isn't about making the NCAAT, this is about getting better/growing/getting a better seed/advancing more in the NCAAT. I won't argue that our schedule is keeping us out of the NCAAT. From last year, how about we drop Tennessee Tech and Akron and add Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State. WKU and MTSU were #33 and #39 in the rpi. We gain a q1 road game and get a top 50/q2 home game. Both those teams are playing Rhode Island next year, so it seems that they'd be willing to play us. I ran the rpi wizard, if we win both, that change results in: Old rpi and sos: 146 and 66 New rpi and sos: 127 and 53 A 19 point rpi improvement. I realize that as p5 opportunities dwindle, then the risk of scheduling a non-p5 h-and-h with a dud team increases, we just have to take some chances. A10 commish says: take some chances with scheduling and schedule aggressively.: https://www.cbssports.com/college-ba...kg104VsE2TZVA0 Other non-p5 teams: Old Dominion, Nevada, New Mexico State, Vermont, Northeastern, College of Charleston, Tulsa, Temple, Houston, Boise State, New Mexico, Buffalo, San Diego State, Northern Iowa, BYU, Belmont. Not all are perfect, but do some research and try to catch them when they are doing well. As far as dates/times, VCU, Temple, and Xavier had/have all somehow made it work through the years. It can be done.

This is a ton of back and forth when, in reality, all you have to do is figure out how to win at LaSalle or UMass. That seems like a more realistic approach. You can't go calling out the old A10 Temple/Xavier models when old A10 Temple/Xavier were treating the A10 like their own personal playgrounds each year. That's how they got into the tournament and improved their standing amongst the NCAA elite.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Temple TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple College became Temple University in 1907. Located in Philadelphia, Temple is a comprehensive public research university with 34,000 students, 8 campuses, and 300 academic degree programs. Notable alumni include Bill Cosby and Daryl Hall. Temple's nickname is the Owls and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND The University of Rhode Island was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892. Located in southern Rhode Island, URI is a quintessential New England campus - rural in feeling yet close to the city of Providence, the state's capital. Linked to the city, the beaches, and nearly every corner of the state by both rail and public transit, the campus is easily accessible from Boston and New York URI currently offers 100 majors in seven degree-granting colleges. There are more than 12,000 students on the Kingston campus, about 3,000 in Providence, and a complement of about 700 faculty. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Rams.

	Massachusetts MASSACHUSETTS UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass enrolls over 20,000 undergraduates and 5,000 post-grad students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Minutemen. Women's teams known as the Minutewomen. Sports achievements include NCAA Final Four appearances in men's basketball and women's soccer.

	LaSalle LA SALLE In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. Located in Philadelphia, La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. La Salle's main campus is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Explorers. Notable athletes include Tom Gola and Lionel Simmons.