The same two schools tied for the conference's best record the following season, each logging a 10-4 mark. Hinson's young men fell to Valparaiso in the MCC tournament final.
Two schools that had previously shared the best conference record went head-to-head again the following year, both achieving a 10-4 mark. However, Hinson's team ultimately fell short against Valparaiso in the MCC tournament championship game.