Ballard 83 Manual 55 (7th Region Championship)

[Tigerpride94]

Ballard punches a ticket to the big dance!

[ConverseAllStar]

No bad losses on Ballard’s resume.  They had a “fatigue loss” in double OT at Trinity and a “payback” loss to DeSales in the LIT. They would be my pick to win the Sweet 16 at this point. 

[Tigerpride94]

Just now, ConverseAllStar said:

No bad losses on Ballard’s resume.  They had a “fatigue loss” in double OT at Trinity and a “payback” loss to DeSales in the LIT. They would be my pick to win the Sweet 16 at this point. 

I agree.

[Tigerpride94]

 

[mcpapa]

Statement win. 

[Tigerpride94]

Ballard’s 18th regional title.

[Randy Parker]

37 minutes ago, Tigerpride94 said:

Ballard’s 18th regional title.

Their name is synonymous with the Sweet 16.  Fantastic program. 

[TheDeuce]

I said earlier in the year Ballard’s lack of games wouldn’t matter if they were really good... Well...

[Tigerpride94]

 

[loubballfan]

19 hours ago, ConverseAllStar said:

No bad losses on Ballard’s resume.  They had a “fatigue loss” in double OT at Trinity and a “payback” loss to DeSales in the LIT. They would be my pick to win the Sweet 16 at this point. 

Agree but they have been to Sweet Sixteen multiple times with the best team under Renner and have only one title to show for it.

Whether that is "anti-Louisville referee bias" or something else it is an enigma.

[ConverseAllStar]

True. This may be the year to overcome the Louisville bias. Reduced crowds at Rupp will limit the amount of people rooting against Ballard!