The Northern Iowa program is kind of what started a nationwide fascination with the Missouri Valley Conference. For years this program was feared though now it is Creighton and Wichita State that are the beasts of the MVC.
Last year was a great season but Creighton actually finished second in the Valley to Wichita State.
The #9 vs. #8 match up in the Midwest Region between Creighton and Alabama is a good one with a couple of teams with contrasting styles and the winner will likely have the unenviable task of taking on North Carolina in the round of 32.
