Six teams have already clinched the six available berths in the tournament. They are: Babson, Wheaton, Springfield, MIT, Wellesley, and Emerson. Babson is guaranteed the top seed in the tournament, meaning that they will host the semifinals and final of the tournament on the weekend of May 7 and 8.
Current standings:
1. Babson (7-0)
2. Wheaton (5-2)
3. Springfield (5-2)
4. MIT (5-2)
5. Wellesley (4-3)
6. Emerson (4-3)
NOTE before reading scenarios below. I am still confused as to how the possible five-way tiebreak at 5-3 would work, so scenarios below are incomplete until I receive a response from NEWMAC to my tweet here: https://twitter.com/maseeh4alum/status/724445954724757505
BABSON
has already clinched everything.
WHEATON
has already clinched:
a spot in the tournament.
can clinch:
the second seed and a first round bye with: a win
SPRINGFIELD
has already clinched:
a spot in the tournament.
can clinch:
the second seed and a first round bye with: a win + Wheaton loss
a top four seeding with: a win
MIT
has already clinched:
a spot in the tournament.
can clinch:
the second seed and a first round bye with: a win + Wheaton loss + Springfield loss
a top four seeding with: a win
WELLESLEY
has already clinched:
a spot in the tournament.
can clinch:
a top four seeding with: a win + MIT win
EMERSON
has already clinched:
a spot in the tournament.
can clinch:
a top four seeding with: a win + MIT win
MOUNT HOLYOKE, SMITH, and COAST GUARD have been eliminated.
Remaining schedule:
Wednesday, April 27:
Wellesley at Wheaton (4pm)
Springfield at Emerson (6pm)
Babson at MIT (7pm)
NEWMAC first round
Saturday, April 30:
6th seed at 3rd seed (1pm)
5th seed at 4th seed (1pm)
Semifinals
Saturday, May 7:
4/5 winner at Babson (noon)
3/6 winner vs. 2nd seed (game at Babson) (3pm)
Final
Sunday, May 8:
Winners of semifinals (game at Babson) (1pm)
