The NCAA Tournament field is almost set.
As I write this, 13 out of the 16 spots are locked in.
As we enter the final weekend of the season, there are only three teams alive for an at-large bid. Quinnipiac is still playing, which means the Bobcats can qualify as an at-large bid or as an auto-bid. Penn State and Michigan will watch from home this weekend and learn their fate.
What do Penn State and Michigan need to make the NCAAs? How does Quinnipiac lock up a spot? We’ll dive into those questions. Also, what do I believe the bracket looks like as of today?
In our notebook, the D-I independent teams have joined forces to release postseason awards. Plus, two NHL signings and Michigan’s potential women’s program gets a significant endorsement from a university regent.
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