1.   Almost half got an invitation by winning their conference regular season or conference tournament title.

2.   Although the season was already half finished, Phillip joined the team, leading it to the MAAC tournament title and an NCAA tournament berth.

3.   And now they will take a run at their first Hockey East tournament title.

4.   Beth Daniel and Laura Davies, who battled each other for tournament titles and postseason awards all of last season, are at it again.

5.   A Kansas State victory would give the Wildcats the tournament title and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

6.   But as good as Wake looked this weekend in gaining the ACC tournament title, the Deacons can disappear.

7.   Duke lost the regular-season ACC championship to Maryland but won the ACC tournament title by beating North Carolina State on Sunday.

8.   England had already clinched the tournament title with victories over Italy and France.

9.   Even if it fails to win its conference title or the WCC tournament title, Santa Clara seems to have a good shot at an NCAA berth.

10.   Gonzaga hoped to secure a top seed by winning the tournament title.