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Automatic Qualifiers and At-Large Teams The NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship is a 16-team, single-elimination tournament. Eight conferences receive a berth via automatic qualification (AQ). The remaining teams are selected at large. The AQ conferences are: American Lacrosse ConferenceA play-in process for non-automatic-qualifying conferences has been implemented to provide increased access to the championship. At least 50 percent of a championship bracket shall be allocated for automatic-qualifying or play-in conferences, based on the number of eligible conferences and size of bracket. Play-in conferences are determined by the NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Committee using the RPI from the most recent season. Conferences participating in the play-in games for 2008 are Northeast Conference at American East ConferenceSee conferences for members and current standings. To qualify for the tournament, teams must play a minimum of 10 games, and games tied after regulation play must be decided in overtime. Primary Factors for Selecting At-Large Teams To be considered for at-large selection, teams must have a .500 or better record against all opponents. In evaluating teams for at-large berths, the following factors are considered (in no specific order) by the Division I Women's Lacrosse Committee:
Secondary Factors for Selecting At-Large Teams In the event that an analysis of the primary criteria does not result in a decision by the selection committee, they will evaluate, in no specific order, (a) significant wins and losses and (b) late-season performance. Input is also provided by regional advisory committees. However, coaches' or other polls or rankings are not used by the selection committee. |
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