Source: BroBible
Summary
The Mercer baseball team was not selected for the NCAA Tournament, despite having a Top 30 RPI and a winning conference record. The team’s strength of schedule was a major factor in the decision, with the committee citing a lack of tough non-conference games. Mercer cancelled a series with Kentucky in March, which may have contributed to their exclusion from the tournament.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Mercer baseball’s historic snub is a reminder that even with impressive metrics, a team’s schedule can make or break their postseason hopes. The Bears’ cancelled series with Kentucky may have been the difference maker. The decision to back out of the contract has left fans wondering what could have been. The team’s strength of schedule was lacking, and the committee took notice.
Original observation: “The Bears’ schedule was so weak, it needed a participation trophy.”
Author: Evan Null
