Some random observations of the UND game Sunday night from my USD fan view point. UND once again had no pep band at the tournament. The UND cheer squad looked like a second class operation, with few members and leading the team onto the floor with a UND flag about the size you would see in a freshman dorm room. Even prior members like the Leathernecks, IUPUI & IPFW had much better representation in these areas in their time in the Summit, despite being much farther from Sioux Falls than Grand Forks is. Granted, none of these items directly affect the game, but it sure screams that UND administration doesn't put much emphasis on the tournament.
That being said, UND did have a decent sized crowd at the game last night.
Hopefully the UND athletic department puts more emphasis on the whole Summit League Tournament experience in future years. Not only will it make it more enjoyable for UND fans but it will help improve the overall tournament atmosphere for all it attendance.