2018 Seattle Regional
Seattle, Washington • February 2018
For the second year in a row, UWMT hosted the northwest's Regional tournament in conjunction with the American Mock Trial Association. UW has been pleased to partner with AMTA to make this event possible, and we hope that all of the attending teams are enjoying their annual trip to Seattle.
This year, both UW teams finished with equal records, but only one of the two teams (1214) earned a bid to advance to the next level of competitions in March. The tie-braking procedures start first by looking at the strength of schedule that a team has faced, which is determined by looking at how many wins your four opponents amassed over the weekend. If ties are still not resolved, then the second step is to look at the strength of schedule that your four opponents had. Team 1214 was able to separate itself from all of the other 5-3 teams in the field because it hit the hardest schedule over the weekend. Unfortunately, Team 1215 lost out to Gonzaga for the seventh and final bid by only a 4 point difference in the second tiebreak--which is pretty much as close as things can get. There is still hope for Team 1215 to advance, but it will take some good fortune from other teams competing across the country.
Three UW mockers earned individual awards. Austin Graham earned his third career award as a witness, while EJ Velasco earned his first ever award. Sneha Indrajit followed up on her recent success at UCLA by earning her second career award in as many tournaments in 2018, this time it was on the opposite side of the case and as an attorney instead of as a witness.
Up next, UWMT continues it's chase for the national title at the Santa Monica Opening Round Championships in early March. Right now, only 1214 is making the trip, but there is still hope for Team 1215. Keep those fingers crossed that both squads will advance and continue their seasons!
This year, both UW teams finished with equal records, but only one of the two teams (1214) earned a bid to advance to the next level of competitions in March. The tie-braking procedures start first by looking at the strength of schedule that a team has faced, which is determined by looking at how many wins your four opponents amassed over the weekend. If ties are still not resolved, then the second step is to look at the strength of schedule that your four opponents had. Team 1214 was able to separate itself from all of the other 5-3 teams in the field because it hit the hardest schedule over the weekend. Unfortunately, Team 1215 lost out to Gonzaga for the seventh and final bid by only a 4 point difference in the second tiebreak--which is pretty much as close as things can get. There is still hope for Team 1215 to advance, but it will take some good fortune from other teams competing across the country.
Three UW mockers earned individual awards. Austin Graham earned his third career award as a witness, while EJ Velasco earned his first ever award. Sneha Indrajit followed up on her recent success at UCLA by earning her second career award in as many tournaments in 2018, this time it was on the opposite side of the case and as an attorney instead of as a witness.
Up next, UWMT continues it's chase for the national title at the Santa Monica Opening Round Championships in early March. Right now, only 1214 is making the trip, but there is still hope for Team 1215. Keep those fingers crossed that both squads will advance and continue their seasons!
Individual Awards
Austin Graham All-Region Witness (17 π)
Sneha Indrajit All-Region Attorney (20 π)
EJ Velasco All-Region Witness (16 π)
Sneha Indrajit All-Region Attorney (20 π)
EJ Velasco All-Region Witness (16 π)
Tabulation Summary
Team 1214 5-3, Bid to Santa Monica ORC
Round 1 • Prosecution v. Oregon C • W +2, W +!4 Round 2 • Defense v. UC Berkeley A • L -5, L -22 Round 3 • Defense v. Portland B • W +9, L -8 Round 4 • Prosecution v. Reed • W +12, W +7 |
Team 1215 5-3, Honorable Mention
Round 1 • Defense v. Gonzaga C • W +6, W +3 Round 2 • Prosecution v. Oregon D • W +12, W +21 Round 3 • Defense v. UC Berkeley A • L -6, L -9 Round 4 • Prosecution v. Oregon C • W +19, L -24 |