nd1sufan

Yes, he was the best player on the court LAST NIGHT. That doesn’t mean he is the best basketball player overall that was on that court last night. If you were going to start a team with one player that was on the floor last night, at least 8 of 9 SL coaches would not pick Stewart.

#1 had the best game of any player on the floor last night, but was not the best player on the court. #12 is a very good player and definitely the best big man on the court last night. #23 can hit open 3’s if you hive him them, but isn’t going to create a shot on his own.

I am a season tix holder at NDSU, and everyone I see 2 of those refs I tell the kids it’s going to be a bad night in the officiating department. I didn’t recognize the bald headed one, but the other 2 are always horrible.

Standings wise it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t do anything to hurt NDSU or help UND really in the standings. Didn’t say it didn’t matter at all.

Example. In the final minutes. Shahid goes by Rebraca for a layup. Rebraca bumps him and no call. Next possession or two, Stewart goes in for a layup, less contact, (Actually really no contact) from Krueser, they call a foul. But this game doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Win or lose tonight for NDSU, basically whoever wins the game Thursday in Fargo between NDSU and SDSU gets the number 1 seed and the loser gets the #2 seed.

It would just be nice if they called a consistent game. They did not. Shahid and Hunter got knocked down on many drives and didn't get a call but Stewart was getting the calls that were no calls on Shahid and Hunter. But all that really matters is 3 games in Sioux Falls and getting a #1 seed to lock up at least an NIT bid.

It has been "badder" one way more than the other.

I don't think UND fans have any reason to complain about the officials tonight.

Agree. The SL is fairly balanced. Some years you could say you would be very surprised if one of one teams didn’t win it all. This year, any team that makes it has a legitimate chance to win it, 1 through 8. SDSU will probably be the favorite just because of the home crowd.

The 1/2 seed will most likely be determined solely on the SDSU/NDSU game in Fargo. Even if UND beats NDSU tonight, a win over the Jacks at least tieds them and with USD most likely the 3 seed, the Bison would have the tiebreak. Although other than assuring the NIT bid, I think the 2 seed may be more advantageous. Denver at the 8 seed has some talent and is dangerous and I would rather be on the same side of the bracket with the Yotes than ORU. ORU may have the most talent in the SL if they can put it together.

I think Brew may possibly be overestimating the loss of Leet a bit. I remember her playing some the last two years, but not sure it is a major loss. My guess is she may have averaged more fouls per game than points or rebounds.

I think you are right. I think UND has very good athletes in their WBB team, but not necessarily great BB players. And it really does appear that Brew just tells them to get the ball up the court and get a shot off as fast as possible, then make or miss, press full court no matter the situation. I was for years envious of the state of WBB program of UND over NDSU’s. Right now I am not. Just observing from the outside. But it will never get as bad in GF as the last decade of women’s basketball has been in Fargo.

Didn't I see a signing day party at some local hotel or the Alerus tomorrow night? Maybe I am wrong?

I hope so. You have a big party scheduled for tomorrow night. I suppose you can use the program that you used in December.

I didn't hear, did he sign any in the early signing period? And I am assuming DAE has shown more in previous games than he showed today? My guess is today was an off night for him?

I agree UND may have better players, but your coach doesn't appear to have much if any of a coaching philosophy. He appears to just tell his players to play as fast as possible, full court press and be as physical as possible. Then complain that the refs called the game too tight. UND's girls generally deserve their fouls. BTW, the free throw were 33 for UND and 38 for NDSU, which is fairly even considering at least 10 of NDSU's were from intentional fouls at the end of the game.

Agree. Huge improvement over Jones. We will see if he can recruit. The cupboard was fairly bare. I am not sure bringing Danielson along was a good move. Is he on a a scholarship? As an NDSU fan, when Richman puts Quayle in the game I always question if he really doesn't have someone better to put in (I know he does). I am guessing if I were a UND fan I would be saying the same when Danielson enters a game.

Unfortunately, it is the truth.. but UND by 10 to 15 in this one.

NDSU has been, and still is this year, historically bad. But I have confidence that Jory Collins can finally turn it around when he gets his kids in. The 2 best players in the program have to sit out this year for transfer reasons. I think we will find out today it is still USD and SDSU and then the rest of the Summit. I think we will find out, even though UND will win, they are closer to NDSU than the SD schools.

I don’t think the talent level between these two teams is very big at all. If you exchange the two point guards, I think UND is a slight favorite. The difference in leadership between Shahid and Stewart is huge.

How can the Montana schools add 22 Scholarships when they can't afford FCOA?

The MWC has talked about adding FB only schools. That is the only way NDSU gets in the MWC.

Whoever want him they can have him. I’m not sure if it is him or Entz responsible for the play calling, but if they have a lead in the second half , they become EXTREMELY conservative and predictable.

Two very tragic reminders that football is just a game. Thoughts and prayers to the Schweigert family.

I had seen 5Dimes opened with NDSU as a slight favorite but 2 sports books in Vegas had JMU as a slight favorite.