NDSUstudent
01-28-2010, 08:02 PM
NDSU(4-5) vs ORU(6-3)- The last game these teams met, Kevin Ford got the best of the Bison, scoring a game-high 18 points and 12 rebounds. Ford followed his great performance on the court by regrettably calling NDSU's 2009 Summit League championship team a "fluke" in the postgame presser.
That is exactly the kind of thing you don't want to say after beating a team. I think the Bison come out with a little more to prove tonight. NDSU 71 ORU 65
SDSU(6-3) vs Centenary(2-7)- The Jacks destroyed Centenary a few weeks ago in Brookings, winning 89-59. The rematch should be closer, but Centenary hasn't really shown many signs of life after starting the season strong. SDSU 71 Centenary 63
IPFW(4-5) vs WIU(2-7)- This is a huge game for the Leathernecks, with Oakland coming on Saturday the Necks can't afford to get swept at home. WIU's 2-7 Summit record is just one game better than SUU, both teams are in a fight to see which team gets to play in SF. IPFW narrowly defeated WIU in Fort Wayne a few weeks ago 53-49 and I think the Leathernecks return the favor by winning a close game. WIU 56 IPFW 52
Game of the Night
Oakland(9-0) vs IUPUI(8-1)- This is probably the game of the year in the Summit League. If Oakland wins they will have a two game lead and only home games left vs the top teams in the league.
In their last game defense was optional, as Oakland took down IUPUI 85-82 in a barnburner. Neither of these teams excel defensively, especially against teams that have a lot of offensive firepower.
The game will probably come down to taking care of the ball and making free throws. Oakland excels at both, which is no doubt a major reason why they are undefeated. While I have a hard time believing Oakland is going to run the table, I just can't pick against them right now. Oakland 84 IUPUI 78
That is exactly the kind of thing you don't want to say after beating a team. I think the Bison come out with a little more to prove tonight. NDSU 71 ORU 65
SDSU(6-3) vs Centenary(2-7)- The Jacks destroyed Centenary a few weeks ago in Brookings, winning 89-59. The rematch should be closer, but Centenary hasn't really shown many signs of life after starting the season strong. SDSU 71 Centenary 63
IPFW(4-5) vs WIU(2-7)- This is a huge game for the Leathernecks, with Oakland coming on Saturday the Necks can't afford to get swept at home. WIU's 2-7 Summit record is just one game better than SUU, both teams are in a fight to see which team gets to play in SF. IPFW narrowly defeated WIU in Fort Wayne a few weeks ago 53-49 and I think the Leathernecks return the favor by winning a close game. WIU 56 IPFW 52
Game of the Night
Oakland(9-0) vs IUPUI(8-1)- This is probably the game of the year in the Summit League. If Oakland wins they will have a two game lead and only home games left vs the top teams in the league.
In their last game defense was optional, as Oakland took down IUPUI 85-82 in a barnburner. Neither of these teams excel defensively, especially against teams that have a lot of offensive firepower.
The game will probably come down to taking care of the ball and making free throws. Oakland excels at both, which is no doubt a major reason why they are undefeated. While I have a hard time believing Oakland is going to run the table, I just can't pick against them right now. Oakland 84 IUPUI 78