Week 5 - Preview

Big Games abound as conferences start to sort themselves out.

It starts tonight with Texas Southern vs. Jackson St. in the SWAC. Both are 1-1 in conference and this will help set the order for the conference.

I will include Villanova hosting William and Mary simply because I think the losers season is done. They will have two loses in the conference with good teams still to play. A must win for both teams.

Yale at Leigh ought to be an interesting match up. They are not in the same conference, but Leigh should have a shot to win their league and Yale is undefeated in the Ivy right now. So this is big out of conference test of strength for both teams.

Georgetown vs. Bucknell is another winnowing away of contenders to Leigh and the Patriot League title. Georgetown is undefeated, so we will see how this turns out.

Delaware is at Maine so this could be interesting. Maine has played well this year even in some of their losses, and they get to be at home.

Appy St. at Wofford is a premier match up in the Southern Conference. These teams are both in the Top 10 nationally, and both fighting with Georgia Southern for the SoCon Title. All three have real playoff chances. This year they meet at Wofford, so this could be a very entertaining game.

James Madison vs. Richmond. Richmond was surprisingly upset this past week, and this is their chance to get back on the horse. Both are 3-1 overall, but RIchmond is 0-1 in the CAA. It is a big time in-state rivalry, so keep your eye on this game.

Sacramento State travels to Montana State. You never know what you are going to get with Sacramento State, but this is their chance to knock off the leader of the Big Sky. If Montana State wins it, they will have the inside track to the title.

UMass at Old Dominion is another good one. Both have one loss, but UMass is undefeated in CAA play. The winner is still in championship conversation, and will control their own destiny for the playoffs. The loser needs some real help.

Tennessee Tech at Tenn-Martin. An instate, in-conference rivalry, but Tennessee Tech ought to win. I put it on here because you never know with in-state games.