M: UM & MSU Roadtrip
Everything is on the line for the Hornets in these last two games. The Hornets control their own destiny if they can take care of business and get at least one win on this trip, there is a good chance this team will see the BSCT for the first time with Katz at the helm. The tie-breaker scenarios are outrageous and Jon at bigskybball.com has the run down here:
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Bottom line is the Hornets need at least a win and they will be in good shape to snag one of the final BSCT bids. If the tie-breakers come down to RPI, the Hornets will be ok. It’s all the stuff in between that which makes this utter chaos. Hornet fans need to cheer for SUU to lose out (very possible as SUU is at UNC and UND). I am not sure who the Hornets want to win in the NAU-MSU game, but a NAU loss at UM this weekend would only help our cause. MSU is the more winnable game for the Hornets this week.
M: at Montana
The Hornets (14-13, 8-10 BSC) hit the road and head to Montana for the final week of BSC play. The first stop is in Missoula to face a Montana (21-6, 17-1 BSC) program that is literally limping into the BSCT. UM’s leading scorer’s Cherry (13.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg) and Ward (14.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg) are injured. Rumor is Ward is done for the year and Cherry is questionable after re-injuring his foot. UM will most likely be very cautious in playing Cherry again so I think he will be doubtful for this game.
UM escaped a close one in overtime at SUU on Monday night and now head into this game on short rest. Originally I had this as a guaranteed loss, however with UM being thin in the front court the Hornets will have a chance if they can play an aggressive game and attack the glass with Veteto, Dickson, and a suddenly resurgent Salley. It will take a flawless game by the Hornets, but if they show up and shoot the ball well and find a way to slow down (#32) Jamar (14.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg) the Hornets have a shot at an upset.
Hornetsports Preview: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?release_id=11048
HornetHome Comparison: http://hornethome.com/sacramento-state-basketball/compare_stats/montana
Go Hornets!!!
Everything is on the line for the Hornets in these last two games. The Hornets control their own destiny if they can take care of business and get at least one win on this trip, there is a good chance this team will see the BSCT for the first time with Katz at the helm. The tie-breaker scenarios are outrageous and Jon at bigskybball.com has the run down here:
http://www.bigskybball.com/2013/03/final-week-big-sky-standings-rundown.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bottom line is the Hornets need at least a win and they will be in good shape to snag one of the final BSCT bids. If the tie-breakers come down to RPI, the Hornets will be ok. It’s all the stuff in between that which makes this utter chaos. Hornet fans need to cheer for SUU to lose out (very possible as SUU is at UNC and UND). I am not sure who the Hornets want to win in the NAU-MSU game, but a NAU loss at UM this weekend would only help our cause. MSU is the more winnable game for the Hornets this week.
M: at Montana
The Hornets (14-13, 8-10 BSC) hit the road and head to Montana for the final week of BSC play. The first stop is in Missoula to face a Montana (21-6, 17-1 BSC) program that is literally limping into the BSCT. UM’s leading scorer’s Cherry (13.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg) and Ward (14.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg) are injured. Rumor is Ward is done for the year and Cherry is questionable after re-injuring his foot. UM will most likely be very cautious in playing Cherry again so I think he will be doubtful for this game.
UM escaped a close one in overtime at SUU on Monday night and now head into this game on short rest. Originally I had this as a guaranteed loss, however with UM being thin in the front court the Hornets will have a chance if they can play an aggressive game and attack the glass with Veteto, Dickson, and a suddenly resurgent Salley. It will take a flawless game by the Hornets, but if they show up and shoot the ball well and find a way to slow down (#32) Jamar (14.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg) the Hornets have a shot at an upset.
Hornetsports Preview: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?release_id=11048
HornetHome Comparison: http://hornethome.com/sacramento-state-basketball/compare_stats/montana
Go Hornets!!!