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March Madness automatic bids: Meet the 2013 conference tournament champions

| March 17, 2013 at 4:40 pm | 8 Comments
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WAC Champions: New Mexico State Aggies

WAC Champions: New Mexico State Aggies
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New Mexico State Aggies players and coach Marvin Menzies pose with the championship trophy after defeating the UT Arlington Mavericks, 64-55, in the championship game of the WAC tournament at Orleans Arena.

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Pac-12 Champions: Oregon Ducks

Pac-12 Champions: Oregon Ducks
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon Ducks celebrate while hoisting the trophy after the championship game of the Pac 12 tournament against the UCLA Bruins at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Oregon defeated UCLA 78-69.

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Big Sky Champions: Montana Grizzlies

Big Sky Champions: Montana Grizzlies
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

The Montana Grizzlies mens basketball team holds the Big Sky Conference Trophy after beating the Weber State Wildcats, 67-64, during the championship game at Dahlberg Arena.

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Big West: Pacific Tigers

Big West: Pacific Tigers
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Pacific Tigers celebrate after defeating the UC Irvine Anteaters, 64-55, in the Big West tournament championship game at the Honda Center.

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Big East Champions: Louisville Cardinals

Big East Champions: Louisville Cardinals
Debby Wong-USA TODAY Sports

Louisville Cardinals players celebrate after winning the Big East tournament championship against the Syracuse Orange in Madison Square Garden. Louisville won 78-61.

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Southland Conference Champions: Northwestern State Demons

Southland conference Champions: Northwestern State Demons
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Members of the Northwestern State Demons celebrate in the Merrell Center with the trophy after winning the championship game of the Southland Conference tournament against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.

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MAC Champions: Akron Zips

MAC Champions: Akron Zips
Eric P. Mull-USA TODAY Sports

Members of the Akron Zips celebrate after beating the Ohio Bobcats in the championship game of the MAC tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Akron beat Ohio 65-46.

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Mountain West Champions: New Mexico Lobos

Mountain West Champions: New Mexico Lobos
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

New Mexico Lobos mascot reacts with the fans on the court following the win over the UNLV Rebels in the championship game of the Mountain West tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Lobos defeated the Rebels 63-56.

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Big 12 Champions: Kansas Jayhawks

Big 12 Champions: Kansas Jayhawks
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The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after beating the Kansas State Wildcats, 70-54, to win the championship game of the Big 12 tournament at the Sprint Center.

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SWAC Champions: Southern Jaguars

SWAC Champions: Southern Jaguars
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Southern Jaguars guard Malcolm Miller (left) and guard Jameel Grace (right) hold the SWAC tournament championship trophy after beating the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 45-44, at the Special Events Center.

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MEAC Champions: North Carolina A&T Aggies

MEAC Champions: North Carolina A&T Aggies
Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

The North Carolina A&T Aggies celebrate after beating the Morgan State Bears in the championship game of the MEAC tournament at the Scope Arena.

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Conference USA Champions: Memphis Tigers

Conference USA Champions: Memphis Tigers
Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Tigers players celebrate with the championship trophy after winning the Conference USA Tournament against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 91-79, at the BOK Center.

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America East Champions: Albany Great Danes

America East Champions: Albany Great Danes
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Albany Great Danes guard Jacob Iati (0) celebrates with his team and fans after defeating the Vermont Catamounts in the championship game of the America East tournament at Patrick Gymnasium. Albany defeated Vermont 53-49.

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Patriot League: Bucknell Bison

Patriot League: Bucknell Bison
Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Fans run onto the court after the Bucknell Bisons defeated the Lafayette Leopards 64-56 in the championship game of the Patriot League tournament at the Sojka Pavilion.

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Horizon League Champions: Valparaiso Crusaders

Horizon League Champions: Valparaiso Crusaders
Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

The Valparaiso Crusaders react after defeating Wright State Raiders, 62-54, in the championship game of the Horizon League tournament at the Athletics-Recreations Center.

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Summit League Champions: South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Summit League Champions: South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Jordan Dykstra (middle) celebrates with teammates after receiving the championship plaque following the game against the North Dakota State Bison to win the Summit League Tournament Championship. South Dakota State defeated North Dakota State 73-67.
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NEC Champions: LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds

NEC Champions: LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds
Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports

LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds celebrate after the win against Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the 2013 NEC tournament at the Wellness Recreation and Athletic Center.

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MAAC Champions: Iona Gaels

MAAC Champions: Iona Gaels
Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Iona Gaels guard Lamont Jones (2) celebrates with fans after defeating the Manhattan Jaspers in the championship game of the Metro Atlantic Conference tournament at MassMutual Center.

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WCC Champions: Gonzaga Bulldogs

WCC Champions: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Gonzaga Bulldogs players celebrate with the championship trophy after the game against the Saint Mary's Gaels in the finals of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena.

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Sun Belt Champions: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Sun Belt Champions: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers celebrate after defeating the Florida International Panthers, 65-63, during the championship game of the Sun Belt Conference tournament at Summit Arena.

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CAA Champions: James Madison Dukes

CAA Champions: James Madison Dukes
Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

The James Madison Dukes celebrate after beating the Northeastern Huskies in the finals of the CAA Tournament at the Richmond Coliseum.

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Southern Conference: Davidson Wildcats

Southern Conference: Davidson Wildcats
Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Davidson Wildcats players celebrate with fans after defeating the Charleston Cougars, 74-55, in the championship game of the Southern Conference Tournament at US Cellular Center.

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Missouri Valley Champions: Creighton Blue Jays

Missouri Valley Champions: Creighton Blue Jays
Paul Halfacre-USA TODAY Sports

The Creighton Bluejays celebrate after defeating the Wichita State Shockers, 68-65, in the championship game of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.

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Big South Champions: Liberty Flames

Big South Champions: Liberty Flames
Curtis Wilson-USA TODAY Sports

The Liberty Flames celebrate after defeating the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in the championship game of the Big South Conference tournament at HTC Center.

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Ohio Valley Champions: Belmont Bruins

Ohio Valley Champions: Belmont Bruins
Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Belmont Bruins display the net after defeating the Murray State Racers, 70-68, during overtime of the championship game of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament at Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

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Atlantic Sun Champions: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

Atlantic Sun Champions: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles center Leonard Livingston (21), guard Dajuan Graf (35), forward Marcus Blake (24) and guard Bernard Thompson (2) celebrate following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles advance to their first-ever NCAA tournament with the automatic bid.

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Ivy League Champions: Harvard Crimson

Ivy League Champions: Harvard Crimson
Michael Ivins-USA TODAY Sports

The Ivy League does not hold a conference tournament, so Harvard earned the league's automatic bid by virtue of its 11-3 in-conference record.

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SEC Champions: Ole Miss Rebels

SEC Champions: Ole Miss Rebels
Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports

The Mississippi Rebels celebrate a win over the Florida Gators during the championship game of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The Rebels beat the Gators 66-63.

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Atlantic 10 Champions: St. Louis Billikens

Atlantic 10 Champions: St. Louis Billikens
Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
A10 commissioner Bernadette McGlade presents the trophy to the Saint Louis Billikens for the championship game of the Atlantic 10 at the Barclays Center. Saint Louis won 62-56.
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ACC Champions: Miami Hurricanes

ACC Champions: Miami Hurricanes
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Hurricanes forward/center Julian Gamble (45) dances on a table celebrating their 87-77 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in the championship game of the ACC tournament at Greensboro Coliseum.

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Big Ten Champions: Ohio State Buckeyes

Big Ten Champions: Ohio State Buckeyes
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State Buckeyes players hoist the Big Ten basketball tournament championship trophy after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers at the United Center. Ohio State won 50-43.

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