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That wasn't the only reason for the change. The other reason was to favor the top 2 teams more in the tournament. With their byes, they end up using their # 1 arms against teams who likely have already spent their # 1's just to win in the quarterfinals. This increases the odds that the regional berths will go to the regular season 1 & 2 teams tremendously, by reducing the odds of a district tournament upset.

Back when only 4 made it to the tourney, the #2 team could easily get knocked out by the # 3 team in the opening (semifinal) round. You don't/won't see that as often any more.

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