2012-13 Around the Midwest/West

March 1, 2013 For Dubuque, only one way in The University of Dubuque men's basketball team knew the only way it was going to make the NCAA tournament was to earn the automatic qualifier by winning the Iowa Conference tournament.

February 20, 2013 Eyes on the tournament For Northwestern (Minn.), winning the UMAC each of the past two years has meant a first-round matchup with the eventual national champion, while for the UW-Oshkosh women, just getting back would be a big deal.

February 14, 2013 Winning in a regal way If Roy Dow wants to remember his first Cal Lutheran recruiting class down the road, one of the ways he can is by looking at the record books, since his current squad will have plenty of relevance there.

January 24, 2013 A storm of youth getting it done for Simpson Brian Niemuth has seen plenty of freshmen come through the women's basketball ranks at Simpson. But 10 of the top 15 as freshmen? That's something new.

January 17, 2013 Not playing not to lose Coming into the season St. Norbert had high expectations for their men's basketball team. And lately, they've rallied to start meeting them. Plus UC Santa Cruz is making a run at the Pool B tournament bid.

January 9, 2013 Cornell's success coming from near and far The Rams could have easily been expected to have more success just from changing conferences this season, but suddenly they are off to a 12-0 start. That's more than just a new schedule.

December 19, 2012 West getting an early Christmas present Heading into the holiday, No. 4 St. Thomas and No. 5 UW-Stevens Point will take to the floor on a Friday night in a series that has been great for Division III basketball.

December 5, 2012 St. Ben's sets sights beyond border After his team struggled last season, St. Benedict coach Mike Durbin decided to look a little further afield for recruits and found four who hail from far from Minnesota. Plus, UW-Stout's men are off to a hot start.

November 28, 2012 Waiting for Hannah Munger George Fox lost its heart and soul when Hannah Munger tore her ACL in March's national championship loss to Illinois Wesleyan. Since she isn't ready to return yet, the Bruins are learning to play without her.