Does Buffalo losing in the MAC tourney benefit or hinder the conference?
James Jimenez (@AVKingJames): It’s a double-edged sword. If Buffalo loses early, it could be used as a mark against them. If they lose late, probably not. Regardless, the MAC is going to root for one of the high seeds (probably Toledo or BG) to get to the final and secure a spot for Buffalo at the very least. If a lower-seed makes a run and gets all the way against Buffalo, then the MAC would find itself in significantly difficult waters.