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I know there is an algorithm with respect to
by Steelhop (2021-05-26 10:14:53)

In reply to: New for 2022: the ASUN Conference posted by tf86

whether there is a new play in game or not. There was no play-in game this year because the Ivy didn't play this year and, thus, under the NCAA parameters there was no need for a play-in game.

And now that I look back at old tournaments, you are correct. It would return to the tournament from 2015 and 2016 when there were 2 play in games.

The NCAA tournament rule is that

There must be at least as many at-large bids as automatic qualifiers. Next year, the ASUN will push the number of automatic qualifiers to 10. Two play-in games for AQ teams would reduce the number of AQ bids advancing to the first round to 8, equaling the number of at-large teams.

Alternatively, they could add two additional at-large bids and put in a First Four similar to basketball, but I don't see that happening.

Yeah, I don't see that happening with a first four *