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UND pulled off a big road win in Vermillion, overcoming a rough first half to beat USD and move to 15-13 overall and 9-3 in the Summit. That win essentially locks UND into the top three of the conference standings, which is a great spot to be heading into the final stretch.

Despite the win, UND actually dropped to 285 in KenPom and now sits behind USD even after sweeping them. Make it make sense. Metrics are going to metric, I guess.

Now it’s onto NDSU (KenPom 131).

The Bison are loaded as usual. They are led by #0 Trevian Carson, who is averaging 13.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He is probably the third best defender in the league behind Eli King and Austin Herro and impacts the game on both ends.

Then you have #1 Demari Wheeler-Thomas, back after missing last season due to injury. He is averaging 13.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists and gives them another dynamic scoring option.

It doesn’t stop there. #30 Markhi Strickland, a Western Michigan transfer, is putting up 13.3 points and 3.7 rebounds and will throw down some violent dunks if you lose him in transition. #44 Treyson Anderson, #5 Andy Stefonowicz (Greyson Uelmen’s high school teammate), and #34 Noah Feddersen round out a deep and versatile group. There are a lot of ways they can hurt you.

Dave Richman is still running the show. It feels like he has a lifetime contract in Fargo. Their fans love to complain about him, but he wins a lot of games and always has them prepared.

UND is going to need a full 40 minute effort to win this one. No slow starts, no extended droughts. Hopefully Garrett Anderson is back and healthy and maybe Josh Jones can give some needed minutes inside.

KenPom projects NDSU to win 77-71.

Get to The Betty on Saturday. It’s a white out, so wear white and let’s beat the Bison.

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11 minutes ago, EternalOptimist said:

LOL!!! You mean Curtis. No reason to play Bothun now, he hasnt played more than 3 mins since Jan. It will be Curtis backing up Guga. 

i bet he still get a couple minutes..chucks up a 3 (misses)...right to bench

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