Northern Colorado has self-imposed penalties that include not participating in the Big Sky tournament this season. That means the 5th seed will essentially get a first-round bye, according to this story.
http://skylinesportsmt.com/northern-colorado-levies-self-imposed-ban-from-basketball-postseason/
http://skylinesportsmt.com/northern-colorado-levies-self-imposed-ban-from-basketball-postseason/
