Been doing the math in my head, and I think that’s basically what VU needs to clinch an NCAA bid.
At that point, the worst record possible heading into the NCAA Tournament would be 29-27, including an 0-1 exit in Hoover.
Overall strength of schedule would be in the top five overall, and SEC record would be 14-16.
Several SEC teams (I think 2011 Georgia, and 2013 Florida) have gotten in with very similar profiles.
VU would have big check marks that the committee likes—three series wins over teams that will probably host, a bunch more wins over teams that will make the field, a conference tournament berth, and a tough out of conference schedule that includes road trips to tough places.
As always, it’s a comparative game and you have to look at everyone else’s body of work, but I’d be very surprised if that wouldn’t do it.
At that point, the worst record possible heading into the NCAA Tournament would be 29-27, including an 0-1 exit in Hoover.
Overall strength of schedule would be in the top five overall, and SEC record would be 14-16.
Several SEC teams (I think 2011 Georgia, and 2013 Florida) have gotten in with very similar profiles.
VU would have big check marks that the committee likes—three series wins over teams that will probably host, a bunch more wins over teams that will make the field, a conference tournament berth, and a tough out of conference schedule that includes road trips to tough places.
As always, it’s a comparative game and you have to look at everyone else’s body of work, but I’d be very surprised if that wouldn’t do it.
