KC's Mid-Major Top 10 - Let's talk about that Saint Mary's win, and other milestone achievements in 2021-22

In like a lion roared March, marking the end of the journey for some and, for others, the procession toward something even bigger. The 2021-22 regular season in mid-major college basketball has been both captivating and competitive, filled with drama and intrigue and fans — not to mention unforgettable milestones and moments. (Reluctant side note: That's probably been the case in the so-called «power conferences,» as well.)

What self-respecting mid-major fans will ever forget where they were when UC Riverside saw its prayer answered against Arizona State on a 79-footer from J.P. Moorman II? Or which of their 217-inch 8K micro-LED TVs they were watching when Dayton toppled Kansas or Saint Mary's slayed Gonzaga? Or which hand-crafted, tufted leather-upholstered, mahogany-accented, sophisticated wing-backed armchair they were sitting in when Coastal Carolina's Cliff Ellis won his 800th career game or Detroit Mercy's Antoine Davis moved into the top 30 on the all-time scoring list?

Fortunately for you, KC's Column of Complete Excellence is here to recap some of the top individual and team accomplishments from the regular season. The list is extensive; the exploits exemplary. Enjoy.

North Texas established a new program record with 15 conference wins, powered by a current 14-game win streak, longest in program history.

San Francisco's 23 wins mark the most in school history since the program was reinstated from its self-imposed shutdown in 1982.

Murray State became the first team in Ohio Valley Conference history to finish 18-0 in conference play. The Racers are just the sixth team in league history to finish a season undefeated in conference play.

South Dakota State became the first team in Summit League history to finish