Would SoCon Actually Consider Belmont?

[Model Citizen]

Why did our conference choose Loyola over Belmont again?

Belmont had no interest in the MVC. Loyola was chosen over three other finalists: Valparaiso, Illinois-Chicago, and UMKC.

[clenz]

Belmont had no interest in the MVC. Loyola was chosen over three other finalists: Valparaiso, Illinois-Chicago, and UMKC.

Belmont had interest but had just gone from ASun to oVC about a year prior. Didn't want to jump again that quickly after.

Valpo would also have been a homerun. But....why add teams that have shown sustained success and carry a name