Jags fall to Middle Tennesse State

Despite Demetric Bennett's 32 points, the Jags fall to the Blue Raiders ending our 17 game home winning streak. Bennett was the only player in double digits for USA, while MTSU had four.

In most games the fans never agree with the calls made by the officials, but there were many times that the same thing happened with us resulting in a foul, that did not with MTSU. I guess this is what happens to the host team when the arena is filled with your fans during a 'neutral' event.

According to the ESPN analyst on SportsCenter, he believes that South Alabama deserves and will receive an NCAA At-Large bid come Sunday, during the selection show. It would have been better for USA to just win the Conference but if we still get in I'm happy. With this game and the upset of #22 Gonzaga, many people think that between these well deserving mid-majors possibly getting bids and the Conference Champions of these Conferences getting automatic bids. It will knock some of the 'bubble' teams out. One of them could be Florida.

If the Jaguars fail to get an At-Large bid, they have an automatic bid to the NIT Tournament for being the #1 seed of the Sun Belt Conference.

So, give it up to Ronnie Arrow and Jags. Especially for the two Seniors Daon Merritt and Demetric Bennett. Bennett averages 20.1 points, 41% 3pt, 83% FT, 5.9 Rebounds and 34.8 minutes per game. Plus Merritt averages 11.5 points, 32% 3pt, 72% FT, 2.8 rebounds, and 32.5 minutes per game. Thats quite a bit of statistics that will have to be replaced.

This will not be the last time I write about this team since they still have the NIT left if not the NCAA.

Go Jags!