We have a new number one this week! Saint Joseph’s sits a top of this week’s power rankings, and for the first time since the creation of our power rankings. George Mason drops down to the #3 spot after a tough loss to the Hawks last Thursday. The rest of the top four remain unchanged with Richmond holding strong at the #2 spot and VCU at the #4. Richmond travels across town to face VCU for the second time this season on Wednesday night. This game between the Spiders and the Rams could very well be a huge deciding factor in who is in contention for the regular season title. Some other games to watch this week include George Mason traveling to face Davidson for the second time this season on Wednesday, Rhode Island hosts Davidson in a game that could factor into seeding for the conference tournament on Saturday afternoon, and Loyola Chicago traveling to face Richmond on Saturday afternoon. The Ramblers also sit at the #7 spot which is the highest they have been since joining the conference. We have a great week of basketball ahead of us and there are only three more weeks left in the regular season!
Here is the current projected bracket for the A-10 Tournament:
Graphic Credit: Kaily “KG” Godek, A10 Talk
1. Saint Joseph’s (7)
Previous Rank: T-2
Record: 22-2 (11-1)
Last Week: W at George Mason
This Week: 2/14 vs. Dayton, 2/18 at La Salle
2. Richmond
Previous Rank: T-2
Record: 21-4 (11-1)
Last Week: W at Rhode Island
This Week: 2/14 at VCU, 2/17 vs. Loyola Chicago
3. George Mason
Previous Rank: 1
Record: 19-4 (10-2)
Last Week: L vs. Saint Joseph’s, W at Dayton
This Week: 2/14 at Davidson, 2/17 vs. George Washington
4. VCU
Previous Rank: 4
Record: 21-3 (10-2)
Last Week: W at Saint Louis, W vs. St. Bonaventure
This Week: 2/14 vs. Richmond, 2/17 at UMass
5. Duquesne
Previous Rank: 5
Record: 15-9 (10-3)
Last Week: W at UMass, W vs. La Salle
This Week: 2/14 at St. Bonaventure, 2/17 at Saint Louis
6. Davidson
Previous Rank: 7
Record: 17-6 (7-5)
Last Week: W at Loyola Chicago
This Week: 2/14 vs. George Mason, 2/17 at Rhode Island
7. Loyola Chicago
Previous Rank: 8
Record: 12-12 (6-7)
Last Week: W at La Salle, L vs. Davidson
This Week: 2/14 at Saint Louis, 2/17 at Richmond
8. Rhode Island
Previous Rank: 6
Record: 15-11 (7-6)
Last Week: L vs. Richmond, L vs. Saint Louis
This Week: 2/14 at UMass, 2/17 vs. Davidson
9. Saint Louis
Previous Rank: 9
Record: 10-15 (5-7)
Last Week: L vs. VCU, W at Rhode Island
This Week: 2/14 vs. Loyola Chicago, 2/17 vs. Duquesne
10. Fordham
Previous Rank: 11
Record: 9-15 (4-9)
Last Week: W vs. Dayton, W vs. UMass
This Week: 2/18 at St. Bonaventure
11. La Salle
Previous Rank: 10
Record: 7-16 (4-8)
Last Week: L vs. Loyola Chicago, L at Duquesne
This Week: 2/14 at George Washington, 2/18 vs. Saint Joseph’s
12. Dayton
Previous Rank: 12
Record: 10-14 (4-9)
Last Week: L at Fordham, L vs. George Mason
This Week: 2/14 at Saint Joseph’s
13. George Washington
Previous Rank: 14
Record: 9-15 (2-10)
Last Week: W vs. St. Bonaventure, L at Richmond
This Week: 2/14 vs. La Salle, 2/17 at George Mason
14. St. Bonaventure
Previous Rank: 15
Record: 4-19 (1-11)
Last Week: L vs. George Washington, L at VCU
This Week: 2/14 vs. Duquesne, 2/18 vs. Fordham
15. Massachusetts
Previous Rank: 13
Record: 3-22 (1-12)
Last Week: L vs. Duquesne, L at Fordham
This Week: 2/14 vs. Rhode Island, 2/17 vs. VCU
Graphic Credit: Kaily “KG” Godek
Kaily “KG” Godek is a current student at Western New England University (WNE). She has been a supporter of UMass Athletics for over 15 years. Kaily focuses on both UMass Basketball teams and occasionally on the other Women’s Basketball teams in the conference. While writing for A10 Talk, she works in the athletic department at WNE. When she graduates from WNE she wants to go into Sports Broadcasting and Journalism. You can follow Kaily on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kgumass23.