But, SiouxMD is allowing for a choice between the "Big Dance" or winning #8 in hockey.
If given the choice between an appearance at the Big Dance and #8 in hockey, I would have to choose hockey, because after #8 comes the 9,10, 11 ....
UND will never win the NC in MBB. It isn't out of the realm of possibilities for an appearance at the Big Dance, but that is not worth a NC in hockey to me.