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A10 Tourney 2017 (General Thread Non-Flyers)
1st Round Game times are posted to Atlantic10.com (tentative)
Saturday, October 28
#1
LA SALLE
vs #8
DAYTON
, 1 pm
#4
DUQUESNE
vs #5
GEORGE WASHINGTON
, 1 pm
#2
ST LOUIS
vs #7
SAINT JOSEPH'S
, 7 pm Central (8pm East)
Sunday, October 29
#3 GEORGE MASON vs #6 VCU, 1pm
As I before mentioned, I am very fond of the new campus sites format for a few reasons. Whereas in the past few seasons seeds became less meaningful when they suddenly got rid of the first round bye and just threw eight teams into a mix, the new format rewards the top four teams with something even better than a bye. The opportunity to host makes the regular season matches a bit more meaningful, as evidenced by the George Mason, GW/Duquesne matches today that might otherwise have been simply snoozers/tune up games. The campus site is also good for the hosting fans with attendance, as it reduces travel for players and fans. Finally, by extending the tournament an extra weekend, we should see a better quality final rather than forcing three games in on short rest. This last effect is probably the coaches' favorite of them all. By the time Dayton and La Salle (and more recently, Duquesne one time) have gotten to the NCAA's, they've been gassed from the A10 beating up on each other. I am hoping for the A10 victor this year to get us our first NCAA chip(s) since, I think, Dayton did in 2010! (In 2006 and from 2008 to 2010, the A10 victors all appeared in the NCAA Second Round, but I do not believe any A10'ers have advanced since.)
Looking ahead to Round 2, here's a treat for anyone that goes to the semifinals trip in
Richmond
. The women's games are on Friday (2 semifinals) and Sunday (Championship). In between on Saturday, the VCU men's team may also be hosting a playoff match! (Seeding is still to be determined for the men's side.)
Richmond
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Founded in 1830, the private liberal arts university in the Commonwealth boasts 2,800 students in 57 majors within its picturesque 350-acre campus. The Robins School of Business is one of the Top-20 business schools in the country. Nickname is the Spiders and are fellow A10 Conference members.
St Joseph's
ST. JOSEPH'S
Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. One of only 139 schools nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral candidates. Located in urban Philadelphia, SJU is a fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Hawks. Athletic claim to fame is is the Hawk mascot, a university student on full scholarship who wears a Hawk uniform and flaps his wings continuously for an entire athletic event. School spirit slogan is "The Hawk Will Never Die."
Duquesne
DUQUESNE
Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.
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.
George Washington
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Students choose from two distinct GW campuses — Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Both are located in historic and prestigious Northwest Washington, DC residential neighborhoods. With 9,700 undergraduate students, GW was founded almost 200 years ago and is named after the first President of the United States. GW stands as one of the nation's premier academic institutions with dozens of famous political, social, science, liberal arts, medical and professional graduates to its credit. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Colonials.
Saint Louis
SAINT LOUIS
Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.
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