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Could Northern Iowa make the tourney?

Probably not. But I can dream, can't I? And here's why I'm dreaming:

Let's say UNI wins out. They'd be 20-11, which for a mid-major, is shit. Hell, for a power team, it's an 8 seed at best. 5 of their losses would be double digits, and only one of them (Wichita State) is even reasonable (though 2 others are top 100 KenPom teams). However, they would have key wins over Iowa State, North Carolina, and Wichita State. They would likely finish second in the MVC thanks to a 12-6 record and little competition outside of Wichita State. They'd end the season on a 10-game win streak, and likely be poised for a deep run into the MVC tourney. So final question:

Could they make the Big Dance without winning the conference title?

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