This is the first year with 2 divisions in the Big South, North and South. Many claim that the South Division is the tougher division. Is it really? Let’s take a look.

Combined overall record:
North: 47-75
South: 56-62

Combined overall record against DI competition:
North: 32-74
South: 39-62

Average KenPom.com ranking:
North: 274
South: 209
Note: The top 4 South Division teams are all in the top 200; no North Division team is ranked in the top 200. 5 North Division teams are ranked below 250; 2 South Division teams are ranked below 250.

Combined conference record:
North: 19-23
South: 23-19

Record against one another:
South is 14-10 against the North.

Road wins in conference:
North: 5
South: 7