SWSiouxMN Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 UND finally ended their long losing streak against the I-29 schools in dramatic fashion as Stewart nailed a contested 3 with .9 left to lead UND to a win over their in-state rival. Now UND looks to end another long drought as they head on down to Omaha for a tilt that has major seeding implications at the Summit Tourney. Since we last left the Mavs: Its has been a while since we have seen the Mavs, but when they went up to Grand Forks and won by 4, they were sitting at 3-0 in conference. You are going hey: Maybe Omaha can be a surprise at the top of the league again. Then they got streaky and not in a good way. They lost two in a row including a loss to DU, then they won 2 in a row! Then they lost 4 in a row... then they won 3 in a row! Since that 3-0 start, they have gone 5-6 in the rest of the way and find themselves slogging it in the middle of the pack. With the recent winning streak and USD's losing streak, they find themselves with a chance, if they win out, to get to the 3 seed. However, which Omaha is going to show up. The one thing they have going for them is that long, long winning streak that Omaha has against UND Last time out: KJ Robinson and JT Gibson were too much at the guard parts, combining for 35 points to come away with a 66-62 win. Robinson hit a 3 with 1:09 to go which was the dagger. Stewart had 22 in the loss, DAE chipped in 14 and Brown had 12. Series History: While UND leads the all time series (54-41). UND has a 11 game losing streak against Omaha that dates back to January 2007.... They have never beaten Omaha in D1 history (0-7) Key Players: JT Gibson and KJ Robinson This duo at guard has made life difficult for UND and UND fans will be happy to see them graduate this season. They have had big games and big moments against UND since they have joined the league. Both have an argument to make an All-Summit team in some capacity. Milestone Watch: Rebraca is shooting 59.6% this season, would be good for 6th all time in UND history for a single season in field goal percentage. Still has a chance to make that number better or worse but needs a few more good games to climb higher. Marlon needs 4 more assists this season to break into the top 10 for assists in a single season and needs 9 more assists to crack the top 10 all time for assists. DAE is 68 points away from breaking the freshman scoring record set by Troy Huff in 2010-11. Given his performance against NDSU, that really hurt his chances. He would have to average 23 points a game for the next 3 to do it. He would need UND to win out, including the 3 games in Sioux Falls, to increase his chances. Other Games: Wednesday: DU (2-12) @ Fort Wayne (5-9): The Pios got their biggest win of the season to date when they took down ORU in OT, and find themselves with a great chance of getting that 8th seed in Sioux Falls. A win against the Dons would continue that momentum into their showdown against Western. The only roadblock would be this: They lose this game and Western stuns ORU in Tulsa. Then it is moot. The Dons are firmly in the 7 seed and after losing to Omaha in a nail-biter, they are just trying to play for momentum in Sioux Falls. Thursday: SDSU (13-2) @ NDSU (11-3): The showdown of the year will be in Fargo as SDSU and NDSU clash for the top seed. SDSU already has a share of the Summit League title with their win against in-state rival USD, but it came potentially at a cost as potential POY candidate Wilson went down with an injury and there is no news on the severity of it. A win for SDSU means that they are the outright champs and the #1. NDSU lost a heartbreaker to UND in Grand Forks, but still have everything to play for. However, they no longer can win the title outright. They can still win a share and the #1 seed if they win out. Any loss against SDSU or Omaha and they are the 2 seed. WIU (2-12) @ ORU (7-7): Western couldn't get the job done at home verses Omaha and DU's surprise win against ORU now puts their strong hold on the 8th seed on shaky ground. The good news: If they beat ORU, they clinch the 8th seed. Nothing that DU can do the rest of the way would change that. A loss would mean that it would come down to Saturday against DU. ORU looking to finish in the top 4 and the door is open a crack for a 3 seed. Two home games against the lower tiered teams in the league? Should take care of business right???? The Call: This is a big game for both squads. An Omaha win would tie them with USD for 3rd and would give them a chance on Saturday to jump them with a win in Fargo and a USD loss. A UND win over Omaha would put them in a position to really climb the standings, but would more than likely have them out of the 6 spot. Omaha has OWNED UND for the last few years, there is no question about it. However, a lot of these games have been close. UND has ended a long streak of losing against the I-29 schools, now it is time to start a winning streak and end another. I think this will be another close game, but this time. I think UND will use the momentum from the NDSU game, and better performances from Walter and DAE, and UND ends the streak.... finally UND 80-78 Game is on the Plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Now let's get our 1st I29 on the road! No pun, serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Same starting lineup as they used against NDSU Stewart Brown Danielson Walter Rebraca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Let's do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Rebraca has all of the points for UND 9-5 Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Billy 9-7 Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Rebraca tied at 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Media! UND 9 Omaha 9 14:46 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Nice 3 by Marlon 12-9 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 DAE with 2 quick fouls. Freshman wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Walter 3 nice save by Ethan 15 all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 10:12 1st UND 15 Omaha 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Tut is being a pain on both ends of the floor. Need to get him into foul trouble, he has burned UND once before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Rebraca gets a 3 point play 18-17 UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 20-19 UND Marlon UND making the most on 2nd chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 22-19 UND Give and Go from G to Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 24-21 contested Marlon shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 6:26 1st UND 24 Omaha 21 Media! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 3rd foul on DAE. Yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 26 all timeout on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Tut is hurting UND again 28-26 Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Rebraca makes the bucket and goes to the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 makes the free throw 30-29 Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSiouxMN Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Half Gibson beats the buzzer Omaha 37 UND 31 Last 90 hurt UND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND1983 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Rebraca has five off rebounds. He is playing so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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