I don't think loser is out. If Arkansas wins the first game against Carolina/Auburn we are in IMO. Losing to Tennessee isn't enough for the committee to leave us completely out of the tournament. My guess is we would get a 12 seed play in game if we lose on Friday.

If Tennessee loses on Friday, I still think they are in, most likely as an 11 seed play in.

Eta: beating Carolina or Auburn obviously isn't much, but losing that game would put us in the NIT. It's not so much winning the game as it is not losing that will keep us in.

This post was edited on 3/10/14 at 10:29 pm

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Posted by RTR America

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Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:28 pm to Stonehog

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If Arkansas wins the first game against Carolina/Auburn we are in IMO.

Highly doubt this.

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Posted by vol017

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Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:29 pm to Stonehog

Not that Lunardi is the final say, but I don;t think that win against USCe or Auburn will do a bit of good. Arky is going to have to beat UT, especially if the teams creeping up behind you do better in their conference tourney.

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Posted by volfan30

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Posted on 3/11/14 at 12:38 am to Stonehog

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If Arkansas wins the first game against Carolina/Auburn we are in IMO.

This win will not do anything for you. Many Tennessee fans bought in to this same thing last year when we were the 5 seed and right on the bubble.

"It's an advantage to get an extra win on Thursday instead of getting a bye."

The reality is it's just a chance for a slip up. Beating RPI 150 teams in the round of 12 is not going to move the needle at all.

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