SWSiouxMN Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 The final game of the regular season ended with a thud for UND. A bad 2nd half led to USD getting the victory at home and sending UND to the 7 seed in Sioux Falls. UND will start the First Round of Summit League Tournament play against the Mavericks of Omaha, who had already defeated UND twice in this season. The rise of Omaha was a surprise in the conference. They proved the preseason prognosticators wrong as they finished well above their 8th place predicted finish. In fact, they would have been the top seed and won a share of the conference title, if they didn't slip up against Oral Roberts. Omaha as a very solid starting 5 that is not afraid of any team in the tournament and it is good enough to potentially cut down the nets in Sioux Falls. What could cause them to fail? Well despite a very solid starting 5, the bench is a major question that needs to be answered. If Omaha had at least one solid bench player, it would be a different story. Omaha has beaten UND twice: Once on a buzzer beater in Grand Forks that UND admittedly let slip away and was solidly defeated down in Omaha (without the services of Avants). Can UND find the missing puzzle piece that can get them the win in the matchup that matters the most? UND is more than capable of pulling off two upsets and getting to Tuesday Night. They are also capable of getting the brakes beaten off of them tonight. Lets see which version of the team shows up on the neutral court. Can Jones spin his March Magic once again? Keys: 1) Find a way to slow down Hain and Pyle 2) Junior Class needs to step up and deliver. 3) Lean on your seniors 4) Hit Shots 5) Bench needs to step up Other games #1 SDSU vs #8 WIU (Saturday) #4 NDSU vs #5 ORU (Sunday) #3 Fort Wayne vs #6 USD (Sunday) The Call: I really want UND to finally get over the Omaha hump and with them at full strength it should be closer to the result in Grand Forks than down in Omaha. With that said, on a neutral court its a different animal. I think UND shoots well enough to get the win.... but I don't think they can slow down Omaha's starting 5 enough. I have a head and heart pick today. Heart: UND 86-84 Head: Omaha 84-80 SWSiouxMN pick to win the Tournament: I am sticking with SDSU to cut down the nets. Game is on Midco and ESPN+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 I want a redo on my pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisUND1 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Let's go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 I wish I was there Same starting 5 Stewart Brown Seales Walter Avants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Woof Avants on that free throw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 got the 2nd 1-0 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Avants 3-2 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Marlon hits a 3 6-2 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Omaha got buckets on back to back possessions to tie it at 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Brown 8-6 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 First media tied at 8 Pile already causing UND problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Moody 3 11 all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 The usual Cardinal sin is committed. Walter is the sinner on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 15-11 Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Omaha 3 TO UND Jones is HOT because of the lack of rebounding so far by UND 18-11 Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 9-0 run by the Mavs so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSioux Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks for the update - Midco live feed must be blocked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 20-15 Mavs after the Rebraca dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Marlon 3! 20-18 Mavs 7-0 run by UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Brown with a strong take, gets the bucket and the foul Mavs 22-20 at the under 12 media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 UND has got to figure out a way to rebound. Already given up 5 offensive rebounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Just now, SWSiouxMN said: UND has got to figure out a way to rebound. Already given up 5 offensive rebounds. That's what happens when you play what amounts to four guards much of the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Turns out Marlon shot was a long 2 but Brown made the free throw still 22-20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 26-20 Mavs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Moody is ice cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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