Last Four In: Mercer, Elon, Western Carolina, New Hampshire
First Four Out: Villanova, UC Davis, Rhode Island, Northern Iowa
South Dakota earned their way into the bracket this week by upsetting North Dakota State. The Coyotes were up 21-3 at the break and held on to defeat NDSU 24-19. Elon also enters the bracket after their 14-6 victory over previously undefeated William & Mary. The Phoenix are now 3-0 in CAA play, but they still have a lot to prove with a few tougher conference road games coming up in October and November.
Bids By Conference
Big Sky: Idaho, Montana, Montana State, Sacramento State, Weber State
Big South / Ohio Valley: Southeast Missouri
Coastal: Delaware, Elon, New Hampshire, William & Mary
Missouri Valley: North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois
Northeast: Wagner
Patriot: Holy Cross
Pioneer: Butler
Southern: Chattanooga, Furman, Mercer, Western Carolina
Southland: Incarnate Word
UAC: Central Arkansas