The written preview lands about a day and a half before the game, once the lineups, the injuries and the market have settled. Until then the boards below carry the matchup: recent form, how the two sides compare, and where each of them sits.
Each side's most recent results, newest first, with the score and who they played. These reach back into last season where a club has not played five yet, which is why every row carries its date.
Chicago State Cougars
UT Martin
Butler Bulldogs
Montana State
Valparaiso
San Diego
Morehead StateWhere both sides sit in the conference they share, with each marked.
Dayton Flyers1-01.000—Valparaiso Beacons1-01.000—Butler Bulldogs1-1.500—Morehead State Eagles1-1.500—
Marist Red Foxes1-1.500—
