Does Belmont to the Missouri Valley make sense?

Belmont may be the Ohio Valley Conference’s newest members, but could the Bruins be on the way out? A report today from Dan Walken of USA Today says that Belmont is one of two schools that would have “significant support” from the Missouri Valley Conference to join as members, if, and more likely when Creighton leaves to join the new Big East conference.

There is no indication whether the interest would be mutual. Would it make sense for the Bruins to jump ship? Here are a few factors that could come into play, in no particular order. Read More

First Word: OVC Tournament Semifinals

The top four have survived, and after a rather sedate start to the OVC Tournament, this is where the fun could very well begin. A three-seed with a better conference record than the two, and a one-seed that’s already fell … Read More

The Morning After: OVC Tournament Quarterfinals

I said this last night, but it bears repeating: It really shouldn’t be a complete surprise that seeds are holding. Sure, Morehead State swept Tennessee State during the regular season. And Southeast Missouri was as hot as a team can. … Read More

EKU stops red-hot SEMO

SEMO’s hot shooting streak came to a sudden stop in the OVC Tournament quarterfinals. The Colonels hold the Redhawks to just 3-22 shooting from 3-point range, as EKU advances to the semifinals with an 84-69 win. Read More

TSU solves Morehead State to advance

Morehead State may have swept the season series, but Tennessee State gets the win that counts. Jordan Cyphers scores a career-high 23 points, as TSU survives a second half run to eliminate Morehead State Read More