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Should losing teams be in NCAA tourney?
Should losing teams be in NCAA tourney?

Yes, Liberty belongs Iliana Limón Romero Orlando Sentinel Liberty absolutely belongs in the NCAA tournament field despite its 15-20 overall record. The Flames made a stunning run through the Big South tournament to become the second 20-loss team to ever earn an NCAA tournament bid. Liberty's improbable success is what March Madness is all about. The Flames started the season with an 0-8 record and struggled to string together wins all season. However, Liberty managed to pull it together to go on a five-game winning streak and clinch an automatic NCAA tournament bid. Sure, Liberty may have bounced an SEC or ACC team off the bubble, but that's the joy of March...