| | Hopkins-The Blue Jays are 6-4 now, and have 3 games left-Towson, Mount St. Mary's, and Loyola. As long as they win 1 of those games, which they definitely will, they will have a winning record and will be eligible for the tournament. Due to their tough schedule, quality wins, and their name, as long as they have a winning record, I think they are in. In fact, I think that Hopkins has improved a lot and will win their final 3 games. Each additional win could improve the Blue Jays' seed in the tournament.
Navy-The Midshipmen have a better record than Hopkins, but their schedule isn't nearly as tough and they really don't have any super quality wins. Yes, their 3 losses-to Georgetown, Maryland, and Hopkins came by 1 goal, but still, a win is a win and a loss is a loss. The closest thing Navy has to quality wins are their victories over North Carolina and Army. North Carolina has improved a lot and is now #10, but when Navy beat they, they weren't very good. I say that, if North Carolina beats Duke in the 1st Round of the ACC Tournament next weekend, it will definitely help North Carolina, and it will also help Navy. If Navy wins the Patriot League Tournament, they get an automatic bid. However, if they don't, due to the reasons I just gave, I think they could end up being on the bubble for making the tournament. Look for Navy to go into the Patriot League tournament fired up to win it! |