UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 I've seen a lot of UND women's basketball games since the late 80's, and I can't recall a better performance than tonight. It was a credit to Kearney that they were able to stay within six at the half. They just didn't miss many shots in the first half, but then again, neither did the Sioux. In the second half, Kearney's shots weren't falling as consistently, and the Sioux continued firing on all cylinders, with Kimbrough and Langen taking turns dominating, and some deadly 3-point shooting. I'm really looking forward to the Elite 8. If UND plays like they did for most of the regional, they have a very good chance to win it all. I'm quite sure Florida Gulf Coast hasn't faced anything like what they're going to see next week. Quote
The Walrus Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 From what I saw on the internet, they only named four: Fisher from UNK, Kimbrough, Langen and MVP Maffin! There had to be more but...... I suppose they were players not in attendance. All-North Central Region Team: Kelsey Maffin, UND (Most Outstanding Player) Kierah Kimbrough, UND Ashley Langen UND Liz Fischer, Nebraska-Kearney Katie LaViolette, Concordia-St. Paul I really felt Chrissia Jahner, and Danni Guinn were derserving also..... Quote
SiouxMD Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 Check out FGCU schedule, especially the game on 2/2. While they are no doubt a good team, they haven't played anyone. They've had maybe 7 games that are even close to challenging. 105-14? Is Puerto Rico even in the NCAA? Quote
gjw007 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 105-14? Is Puerto Rico even in the NCAA? Sure. Why not? It is a U.S. territory and Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. Given its location, it would be hard to schedule teams due to the cost of transportation. Quote
The Walrus Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 They do not look like they played as difficult as schedule as the Lady Sioux, but they have some familiarity with our program.... Their Asst Coach played on the Southern Indiana School UND beat at the Hyslop for our 1st National Title.... http://www.fgcu.edu/athletics/staffmember.asp?id=45 Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 I believe the last time UND played an undefeated team in the Elite 8 was Emporia State in the 1998 national championship game. Hopefully the game against Florida Gulf Coast turns out as well for UND as that game did. Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 It looks like the Sioux play in the last game of the opening round (8:00 p.m. CST): link. Quote
Siouxmama Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 Maybe it would help if I coached UNK, I heard thier Coach went into labor this afternoon....? Yes she did. Gave birth to a baby boy, and 5 hours later was at the Betty to help coach her team, although she left most of the coaching to her assistant. Thats committment. Quote
PartTime Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 I'm kinda curious, which is why I'm asking this question now and even though I'm asking it in the women's basketball thread, it's dirrected to all sports. Here's the question....................Cheerleaders. Athletes, whatever the sport, have a commitment to the team and play whenever the games are scheduled whether it be over Christmas break or spring break etc. Isn't there any kind of commitment when it comes to the cheerleaders? When school breaks come up, the cheerleaders can leave too just like the students? no commitment to the sport to which they cheer for? Not trying to make an issue of this, like I said, always been curious about it and after last nights women's basketball game, decided to ask the question. Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 FGCU's tallest player is only 5'11", so I expect they must play a lot of zone. Regardless, I doubt they've seen one post player, let alone two, like Langen and Kimbrough. As Bakken alluded to in his blog last night, this Sioux team has arguably the best half court offense of any of UND's Elite 8 teams. The defense isn't as strong as it's usually been, and they don't score as many transition baskets as most of the teams of the past, but in a half court game, I like the chances of this team against anybody. Quote
Florida Sioux Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 I was actually at the FGCU-Delta St game last night. FGCU is a good team, no doubt about that. Yes they have not played a very tough schedule, reason being is that when you are a good independent team without a conference nobody wants to play you. Delta St has been a good team in the south for years and they beat them handily last night. That being said, I don't think they have enough fire power to stay with the likes of UND. They are a solid team with a couple very good players(Steffi Sorenson & Katie Shrader) but I would be surprised if UND did not beat them by at least 10 pts. Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 I was actually at the FGCU-Delta St game last night. FGCU is a good team, no doubt about that. Yes they have not played a very tough schedule, reason being is that when you are a good independent team without a conference nobody wants to play you. Delta St has been a good team in the south for years and they beat them handily last night. That being said, I don't think they have enough fire power to stay with the likes of UND. They are a solid team with a couple very good players(Steffi Sorenson & Katie Shrader) but I would be surprised if UND did not beat them by at least 10 pts. What kind of defense does Gulf Coast play, i.e. zone or man? I read somewhere that Delta's best post player suffered a season-ending injury earlier in the season, so they were apparently short-handed this year, but I agree it was still a quality win for FCGU. Quote
Florida Sioux Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 They played all man to man last night Quote
GeauxSioux Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 [url=http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/SS02/303130017/1075]N. Dakota FGCU Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 They played all man to man last night I just hope their coach is as stubborn as Roebuck is about not playing zone. I like the chances of monster games by Langen and Kimbrough if guarded by sub-6'0" players. Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 13, 2007 Posted March 13, 2007 [url=http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/SS02/303130017/1075]N. Dakota FGCU Quote
Sodbuster Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Looking at the bracket supplied by the earlier link, it doesn't appear the opening round is on TV. Or, will WDAZ step in and do the Sioux game? Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 Looking at the bracket supplied by the earlier link, it doesn't appear the opening round is on TV. Or, will WDAZ step in and do the Sioux game? I believe the 1990 and 1991 men's Elite 8, and the 1998, 1999 and 2001 women's Elite 8 games were all televised by WDAZ, but after the football playoff game vs. UNO wasn't televised despite all past road playoff games being on, it's hard to predict what might happen with regard to tv. Quote
The Walrus Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 I believe the 1990 and 1991 men's Elite 8, and the 1998, 1999 and 2001 women's Elite 8 games were all televised by WDAZ, but after the football playoff game vs. UNO wasn't televised despite all past road playoff games being on, it's hard to predict what might happen with regard to tv. I know they are working on it.....Hopefully it works out. Probably already posted but both semis and Finals on ESPN-Affiliates Quote
4siouxnow Posted March 14, 2007 Author Posted March 14, 2007 Any info on if, when and where there will be a pregame party in Kearney. Quote
teamsioux Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 If WDAZ decides to do the first game, they will probably get just as many angry calls because that means "Lost" would be bumped and re-aired at some other time. Anyone know how many the charter bus had sign up? Quote
UND92,96 Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 UND recruit Corey Lof scored 17 points today to lead Detroit Lakes past Totino-Grace and into the 3A semi-finals. Quote
BigGreyAnt41 Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 I'm kinda curious, which is why I'm asking this question now and even though I'm asking it in the women's basketball thread, it's dirrected to all sports. Here's the question....................Cheerleaders. Athletes, whatever the sport, have a commitment to the team and play whenever the games are scheduled whether it be over Christmas break or spring break etc. Isn't there any kind of commitment when it comes to the cheerleaders? When school breaks come up, the cheerleaders can leave too just like the students? no commitment to the sport to which they cheer for? Not trying to make an issue of this, like I said, always been curious about it and after last nights women's basketball game, decided to ask the question. Athletes usually are on scholarship. Just like the band, until they start getting paid (in tuition or other form), they have the perfect right to take their breaks. Part of it, is that if they live on campus they have to find another place to stay, since the dorms close. I'm not sure what the athletes do. Quote
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