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UND has started to turn it around and on a 3 game win streak but can they keep the streak going against one of the best teams in the Summit, St. Thomas? If the first meeting is any indication of how this one will go, probably not. Hard to say if they’ll win this, but I have to imagine they’ll at least play better. UST is led by #5 Parker Bjorklund, #24 Raheem Anthony and #1 Kendall Blue. That’s on the court. I think they’re actually led by Johnny Tauer. This team has some good players but they’re far from the most talented team in the Summit. Tauer has built something special there going back to the D3 days and was impressively able to carry it forward to D1. He’s recruited the right players that completely buy into their role and the style. If I was a P5 AD, I would try to poach him but I think he may want to ride this thing out with UST and see how far he can lead them. Anyways, KenPom is predicting UND to lose this one 74-64. BartTorvik thinks it will be even worse, 74-61. No Vegas line yet.

Sounds like our boy Bruns missed some FTs to clinch the game in regulation or the first OT and then also stopped running to the ball (Bruner grabbed the !@#$ out of his jersey but still) on the TO at the end when Denver hit the 3. Just makes me smile.

UND is now 11-2 when shooting over 41% and 0-8 when shooting under.

Probably. Should have either been playing or told you’re redshirting. I suppose part of the pitch to get him was that he wouldn’t redshirt.

I think he could be too. Gotta work on his shot a bit but has the tools. Just would have been nice if he would have redshirted.

You ride your bike by Mara playing lately? He’s not ready man, he looks lost out there when he has gotten in. I’m not even trying to advocate for Brady but he at least knows how to play within the offense.

How would you guys rank the Summit? Here’s my rankings after today: SDSU UST Denver Omaha UND NDSU ORU USD KC

It was awful but maybe a nice bench shooter? Guy can’t defend but shot well for us. Shooting 28% from 3 this year. Yuck for something he’s supposed to provide.

Would Paul Bruns play for this team? I venture to say yes but USD fans have given up on him and it couldn’t make me happier.

Idk if I’d say they were so awful to start even. It was like mid season. But Tyree finding his groove is huge.

Too low

Amar has been such a blessing. Tyree being eligible has been such a blessing. Eli has found a nice role because of it

Eaglestaff is so good at killing momentum with a 3.

I thought that was a goaltending too but didn’t have the benefit of a replay.

Sorry but he will be gone next year. Hate to break it to you!

More awesome than Mara would do at this point in his career.

I have no idea. Nearly everyone became BBQ chicken with McBride on Thursday. Mara’s not ready. If you want Brooks over Brady, I’m fine with that but not Mara.

Did you watch on Thursday? Brady had an awesome game in the minutes he got. Also, Mara should have redshirted. Guys raw.

Line has flipped and UND is actually -1.5 now.

UND continues to get back on track with a pretty dominant win over Oral Roberts. Score was closer than it should have been but they won by double digits in the end. Now the surprise of the conference so far comes to town in Denver. Denver is led by senior guard and the nations leading scorer, Tommy Bruner (#0) averaging 24.8ppg, 4.3apg and 2.7rbg he’s also fifth in the nation in usage percentage. After that, Touko Tainamo (#25) comes in averaging 17.5ppg and 8.7rpg and Jaxson Brenchley (#23) averages 10.2ppg and 5.4rpg. Good opportunity for UND to get a huge win to continue momentum. KenPom has Denver winning this 81-77 but Vegas only has UND as 1 point dogs. Get to the Betty and support the team!

Eli’s a hard nosed player. Always seems to end up off balance when dribbling though. I am super happy with the win but man we left so many points on the floor. Honestly should have been a 20+ point drumming.

Good win boys! Tyree and BJ were awesome. Brady had some awesome classic Brady plays. Fun to win!

This felt a bit reassuring to see.

Yes. Coned off section is for passes but otherwise free.

Oh damn, I knew I was a DeBoer guy so glad to see this!