Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Ludlow has beat Bellevue twice this year already. Once in the All A Classic and once on Bellevue's home court. There were two opportunities for Bellevue to beat Ludlow and they did not either time. They had two chances, although one was not a conference game.
Dayton and Ludlow have only played one conference game and that is the only time they have played this year. Seems like Dayton and Ludlow playing makes sense as they have only played one game total on the year. From my understanding, this is why Dayton and Ludlow decided to play each other. Unfortunately, Brossart had to miss out on their senior night and Bellevue on a third shot at trying to beat Ludlow.
Dayton gave Ludlow a tough time in that first match up. Dare I say a better game than Bellevue did either time. Who is to say which conference game is more important to play? Seems like if Ludlow wanted an "easier" match up they would have played Bellevue again.
Bellevue should have got the job done the first two times they faced Ludlow. Simple as that. I don't believe any games were played between any of these teams so everyone lost out. Dang weather!