[EKUAlum05]

Maybe Mason has vastly improved from last year, but this is the same Bourbon team that beat them by 42 last year at Mason in what would be the same game. The only difference is last year they were sophomores and Juniors, this year they are Juniors and Seniors.

Now I believe Mason is probably a better team than last year, but Bourbon only lost 2 starters off that team, and IMO is much more sound all the way around than last years team who struggled with a few teams they shouldn't have in the regular season.

The delta has closed form last year as I think Mason had more room for development. Once you play at a high level it is much tougher to improve.

With that said, even though Mason is a better team and it will be a closer game..I still consider Bourbon a substantial favorite