SWSiouxMN Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 UND looks for the weekend sweep after a up and down (being nice about it) performance against NAU. They host the T-Birds from SUU, who despite their poor start in the non-conference, has jumped out to a surprising 2-0 start in conference play. For a team picked to be near the bottom of the conference and a new coach, it will be interesting to see if they can keep this up and move up the ranks a bit. SUU is coming off a buzzer beater against UNC on Thursday Night 78-76 UND is 6-3 all time in Big Sky play against SUU, including a 2-1 record in Grand Forks. SUU has a couple of decent guards to watch out for. Texas Tech transfer Randy Onwuasor has enjoy the start of Big Sky play with a 37 and 32 point performances in his first two games. The other guard, James McGee, has also shown the ability to drop 30 on a team. Guard play is going to have to be very strong for UND on both ends as they will have their hands full with these two. Hooker/Crandall/Baldwin/Seales/Brown are all going to have to step up defensively to prevent either of these guys from going off (or make them shoot 30 times to get their points). UND needs to start figuring it out and playing at a more consistent and high level going forward, they are about to enter a tough 4 game stretch after this with 2 showdown games against Montana and Weber. There is no time like the present to get some positive momentum going. I hope the last 4 minutes were the sign that Hooker has his jumper back. We need Drick and Geno to play like they are capable of and not what they have been doing the last couple of games. Other games: Mont (2-1) @ EWU (2-0) *Is EWU legit? A win over the Griz at home would put them in a good spot early on. MSU (1-2) @ Idaho (0-2) *Idaho lost a key guard for the year and it shows, they are not the same team. MSU is dangerous with Tyler Hall, can they get the big win in Moscow? NAU (0-2) @ UNC (2-1) *UNC only playing for pride and a Big Sky regular season title, can the young Jacks figure it out and get the first win? Weber (2-0) @ ISU (0-2) *Rivalry game and you can throw the records out the window, ISU is dangerous with Telfair but can anyone else step up? Disappointing start for the Bengals Weber looking like the pre-season favorite. PSU (1-1) @ SAC (0-2) *Another Rivalry game, PSU looks to perhaps race off to a good start with SUU/NAU coming up. Sac looking to get off the donut. Game Prediction: Until proven otherwise this will be a close and frustrating game. However UND is at home and I will hold a little optimism that it will go better that NAU and still end in the same result. I think Hooker continues to fine tune his jumper and scores around 25 UND 76-68 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsioux Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Bernstine will not play today due to leg injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, teamsioux said: Bernstine will not play today due to leg injury. hope it isn't too serious, Collins will need to step up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 In other Big Sky action EWU 26 Mont 23 Half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 pretty weak call on Shanks UND 6 SUU 4 under 16 media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Avants already with 2 fouls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 pretty easy call on the goaltend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 13 SUU 10 under 12 media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 okay what more can Shanks do there? he has 2, Walter in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Josh Collins has answered the ball early on, he has 6 and has been very active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 22 SUU 11 7:58 1st this has been a much improved effort from Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsioux Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 39 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said: hope it isn't too serious, Collins will need to step up today. Sounds he tried It earlier In the day but no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 that was a charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 37 SUU 19 3:12 1st team is looking pretty good. Keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 43 SUU 25 Half good half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 54 SUU 28 17:25 2nd starting right where they left off the 1st half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-1 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Way better D tonight and intensity. Look like they care to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 59 SUU 30 15:59 2nd hope they can bring this effort for the rest of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 66 SUU 38 11:51 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 UND 80 SUU 45 7:34 2nd I think Hooker might have his shot back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 UND 95 SUU 65 Final bring on the Montanas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-1 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 1 minute ago, SWSiouxMN said: UND 95 SUU 65 Final bring on the Montanas They needed a blowout. Let's hope this is the spark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Big win for MBB program! Good Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Still need a new coach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Crazy situation out in ISU. Had to suspend the game because the roof leaked at Holt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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