Everyone will be on Murray State as they 14 in the Mid-Major power ratings. But let's not sleep on Belmont, equally strong. Racers 16-2, Bruins 15-3 in OVC play. If all plays out, they face off in the Championship Game. Belmont won the only meeting in January. Jacksonville State beat Belmont twice, but will see a 3rd game only if they are in the Finals. Austin Peay played with a chip on their shoulders all season and won 12 conference games and is the 3 seed.

For me, I would look to JACKSONVILLE STATE. They beat Belmont twice and split with Murray winning at home by 5 and losing on the road by 8.

OVC Seeds

1 Murray State

2 Belmont

3 Austin Peay

4 Jacksonville State

5 Tenn Tech

6 Tenn State

7 Eastern Illinois

8 SIU Edwardsville

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