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So who are the medal favorites?

UND gave it their best effort against SDSU but fell short once again. The homestand continues against Denver on Thursday Night. Since we last saw DU: The Pios continue to make progess in year 1. While they haven't score any signficiant victories against the top 3 teams, they do have a nice win against Kansas City and then smashed Omaha. Program is starting to make progess under coach Wulbrun. Denver has some talented freshman and some good transfers. Looks like their stay away from Sioux Falls will be a short one and they will be returning to the tournament. Key Player: KJ Hunt The transfer from Morehead State has been very helpful for this young program. Averaging nealy 15 points per game so far this season. The Junior from Little Rock had 20 points against UND in the first matchup in Denver. Other Games: UST (2-6) @ KC (6-4): Could the rigors of D1 play and only playing 8 games last year catching up with the Tommies? Haven't looked like the team from eariler this season. KC is certainly in the mix for a top half finish, but a bad loss to Omaha might affect their chances. WIU (4-6) @ ORU (9-2): ORU trying to keep up with SDSU and keep NDSU at bay. WIU trying to get their non-conference form back. Omaha (3-8) @ NDSU (6-4): Mavs are coming off a nice win against KC, NDSU had a tough one against SDSU. Bison might be starting to get healthy? Mavs could virtually lock up a spot in Sioux Falls with an upset win. Keys: 1) Play with urgency. 2) Slow the freshman down 3) Make the winning plays The Call: Here is the deal. UND has 8 games left, 6 of these games are at home. They are 3 games back of Omaha from the last spot in Sioux Falls. This weekend is bascially the season. If they lose both of these games, they are bascially done and playing the season out for 22-23. However, a sweep can get the back into the race for Sioux Falls. If UND can bring that same urgency as they did against SDSU, they will come away with the win. Denver has improved and whipped UND badly in the game out in Denver. I know that I am going with more of my heart on this one... but it is time. UND 79-77 Game is on ESPN+

If it pays off in a Super Bowl, I don't care if he is a one and done.

This program cannot take another major turnover of the roster. The first roster turnover after the 19-20 season was normal (and honestly needed). Last year... lots of unexpected losses and poor decision making in the process.

Hurst: https://www.wissports.net/roster_players/47978213?subseason=763824 I can't find any stats on Beal

Both of them come in next year.

Imagine his motor on Troy Huff.

I think Grant has earned more time to see what he can do after this performance.

But 16-18 from the free throw line helped.

Unforunately, it has been the story of the season. They just can't make the winning plays yet.

70-64 SDSU Final they could have gotten down to 2, but couldn't do it.

68-64 SDSU 31 left SDSU ball

No way.

I've ponder on this. I'm in on Jim. Even if it blows up in 4 years

Denver Omaha UST games @ WIU (because they have been awful defensively)

They just can't get the stop

Probably the closest they have played a full 40 all year since NDSU

63-54 SDU at the under 4 do they have one more push left in them?

He is not afraid to be physical when driving it.

Think he might be hitting a wall but SDSU isn't making it easy on him

52-45 SDSU

They just can't get it closer than 4

48-41 SDSU at the under 12. UND needs to try and make a big push and find a way to get that 4th foul on Douglas.

37-31 SDSU at the under 16.

It would behoove UND to draw the 4th foul on Douglas.