Arch Madness kicks off on Wednesday. Northern Iowa looks to take the decision away from the Selection Committee and lock up an invite to the Dance on Sunday, while Tourney vets Loyola and Bradley, and preseason favorite Missouri State, look to play spoiler.
Read moreMissouri Valley Preview 2017-18
The Valley is wide open with the departure of conference overlord Wichita State. Missouri State and Loyola now look to be the favorites in a relatively down year for one of the premier mid major conferences in the country. New member Valparaiso looks to make their mark on the league in their inaugural season, while traditional power Northern Iowa looks to get back to glory.
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