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M: UM & MSU Roadtrip

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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!!!
 
Looks like Cherry is out for Montana and with Ward gone already, their best player, the Hornets need to take advantage and steal one in Montana like the Griz did at the Nest; we need to get into the post season tourney again! I'm tired of waiting..............
 
Under 4 time out, Hornets trail 24 to 16 & shooting around 20%; Veteto killing us at 0 for 7; got two fouls and was pulled, thank goodness. Veteto was trying way too hard! Montana's announcer talks as if they are number one in the nation instead of 150th!
 
It looks like the Hornets have the momemtum now and could take this game if they can start to convert. Only down 33-30 with under 16 to go. Go Hornets. Put it together!
 
To be expected by a "typical" losing tradition program, the Hornets get dumped by Montana 63 to 52, but we had our chances to take the lead and couldn't and can never get it done when it counts in basketball - very frustrating.
 
The Green Hornet said:
To be expected by a "typical" losing tradition program, the Hornets get dumped by Montana 63 to 52, but we had our chances to take the lead and couldn't and can never get it done when it counts in basketball - very frustrating.
This is the norm under Katz. The fact that the best roster in 5 years is still not enough to knock off a worn down UM team missing 2 of its best players is pretty telling of the current status of this program under Katz. This last upcoming game will be telling. Can Katz rally this team to a huge road win and get into the BSCT, or will it roll over and fold like it has time after time in the past.

Hornetsports Recap: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?release_id=11059

Box Score: http://www.hornetsports.com/assets/sports/mbball/SACUM2.HTM

HornetHome Recap: http://hornethome.com/sacramento-state-basketball/game-recap/sacramento-state-falls-montana-63-52
 
M: at Montana State

The Hornets (14-14, 8-11 BSC) are down to their last chance to breakthrough into post season play. A must win game in the last game of the season against MSU (12-16, 9-10 BSC) will determine the Hornets’ fate. MSU pulled off a gutsy win over NAU and will now look to solidify their BSCT bid on Saturday. The Hornets will have to do something they haven’t done well in a long time and that is win on the road. I think the Hornets can win this game if they play well, but if they keep playing like they have been in recent weeks the Hornets will be at home watching the BSCT from the comfort of their couch.

Hornetsports Preview: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?release_id=11062

HornetHome Comparison: http://hornethome.com/sacramento-state-basketball/compare_stats/montana-state

Go Hornets!!!
 
With another pitiful loss (we led late in the 2nd half), we can still make the BSC playoffs. Because UND beat SUU, an NAU victory over Montana tonight would sneak the Hornets in.

A lot to ask, but still possible.
 
The score was tied late at 49 and then the Hornets blew up. Our offense has been virtually non-existent the last half of the year. The team hasn't progressed any; actually, I think we got worse as the season went along. Veteto was a no-show today too; no reason given so far, but I'm assuming he had a "melt-down" cuz he lost playing time to Salley and he was 0 for 7 against Montana and missed six shots under the hoop. I'm not sure we should be in the post season tourney the way we are playing now altho Loyola was the worst team in the WCC and they've won three upset games in a row and face the Zags tonight; I guess that could happen with the Hornets.............
 
71-55 Hornet loss ends the season. A once promising season ends with a resounding thud as this team fell apart when their backs were against the wall and they had nothing to lose. Sad to see the seniors never get a shot at the post season, but to be honest this team didn't deserve it. You don't shit the bed at ISU and at home to NAU and expect to see post season play.

Hornetsports Recap: http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/mbball/release.asp?release_id=11068

HornetHome Reacp: http://hornethome.com/sacramento-st...ramento-state-punished-by-montana-state-71-55
 

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