What is not mentioned is that Newberry is affliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It appears they are in worse shape then say Dana College in Blair Nebraska. Roger Thomas being a good Lutheran probably offered a good guarentee, and this trip will be good for kids playing on the field. The talent down in the South East is abundant, and they could surprise the Sioux. You never know, but I dont think so.
The fact that Newberry is classifed D2 in NCAA, makes them probably a more worthy opponent then say Augsburg, St Olaf, Concordia-Moorhead or Gustavas Adlophus who are D3 ELCA affliliated schools.
I dont think UND will have any problem putting this game away.