If the Zips don't win the MAC Tourney, they're going to have to hope other conference tourneys hold true to seeding, at least those conferences with teams already assured of dancing. If lesser teams start stealing away auto-bids, it then wipes out some of the At Large bids. It happens every year and every year deserving teams lose out. But it's part of what makes college basketball and this time of year so great. Everyone has a shot at the Big Dance.
Hopefully the Zips just take care of business, win the MAC and don't leave it up to the opinions of a committee. Many on that panel may not have even seen Akron play so it's safest to not leave your fate in their hands. Just win two this weekend and the only drama will be Sunday night waiting to find out what seed the Zips get!