Conference Leaders...Conference Champions

[CatchEmAll_Guy]

This is a pretty picture for the men and the women. Thru games of February 13th. Need two more big wins tonight, and a little help out of Augie wouldn't hurt.

Men's Standings

|------CONFERENCE-------| |--------OVERALL--------|
STANDINGS W-L Pct PF PA W-L Pct PF PA
--------- --- --- -- -- --- --- -- --
South Dakota State.. 6-3 .667 87.6 79.7 22-3 .880 90.0 74.1
North Dakota State.. 6-3 .667 75.9 72.9 13-9 .591 75.4 71.5
Minnesota State..... 5-4 .556 86.3 81.3 16-6 .727 85.6 76.6
St. Cloud State..... 5-4 .556 80.0 76.8 15-7 .682 79.7 73.2
Nebraska-Omaha...... 5-4 .556 80.1 80.7 15-7 .682 79.4 74.7
South Dakota........ 4-5 .444 79.1 80.1 15-7 .682 86.3 75.0
North Dakota........ 4-5 .444 69.0 74.0 13-9 .591 75.5 71.2
Augustana........... 1-8 .111 67.1 79.7 5-17 .227 73.3 80.4


Women's Standings

|------CONFERENCE-------| |--------OVERALL--------|
STANDINGS W-L Pct PF PA W-L Pct PF PA
--------- --- --- -- -- --- --- -- --
South Dakota State.. 7-2 .778 84.6 70.6 18-4 .818 83.9 64.8
North Dakota State.. 7-2 .778 78.1 66.9 18-4 .818 76.8 64.7
North Dakota........ 6-3 .667 86.1 68.4 18-4 .818 82.0 60.5
St. Cloud State..... 6-3 .667 77.2 74.9 16-6 .727 76.7 69.7
South Dakota........ 5-4 .556 73.2 70.1 20-5 .800 73.4 58.6
Augustana........... 3-6 .333 74.8 84.0 11-11 .500 77.9 74.6
Minnesota State..... 2-7 .222 62.2 76.3 8-14 .364 66.5 71.4
Nebraska-Omaha...... 0-9 .000 60.2 85.2 4-17 .190 63.8 76.7

[jackmd]

Re: Conference Leaders...Conference Champions

I think the most telling stat is the improvement in the points against category. A reflection of the much improved defense being played, especially by the men's team. As I have said before, they have plenty of scorers and on any given night someone will put up points. The key to continued success is tough team defense.

[jackmd]

Re: Conference Leaders...Conference Champions

Things really fell into place nicely last night.  Big wins by MSU and USD.  We really need this win tonight.  Then, we can roll into Frost in 1st place alone next week and get our revenge against the MN teams.  I will be there and I can't wait.   The team must not look past UND tonight, however.  Defense, defense, defense and a few baskets here and there.

Minnesota State 86
Nebraska-Omaha 74

South Dakota State 88
North Dakota State 71

North Dakota 70
Augustana 60

South Dakota 91
St. Cloud State (OT) 84

[jackmd]

Re: Conference Leaders...Conference Champions

Mens Basketball Standings
NCC Overall

South Dakota State 7 3 (23 3)
North Dakota State 7 3 (15 9)
Nebraska-Omaha 6 4 (16 7)
Minnesota State 5 5 (17 7)
St. Cloud State 5 5 (15 8)
South Dakota 5 5 (15 7)
North Dakota 4 6 (14 10)
Augustana 1 9 (5 18)

Current standings above. N.D. schools are down south this weekend with the MN schools in S.D. Last weekend of the season MN schools are in N.D. and we travel south.

First things first, we need a sweep this weekend. That puts us at 9-3 and SCSU and MSU at 6-6 (assuming they both beat Augie, either way they are both out of the conference title race if we win).

At best NDSU splits this weekend (could lose both as UNO/USD are playing well) that leaves them at 8-4 (if they split). This puts them in good position to finish the year with 2 wins at home and a 10-4 record.

If UNO wins both (could happen) they would also be 8-4. Then, they would need a sweep at home over SDSU and Augie to finish 10-4.

If USD sweeps they move to 7-5, meaning they would need to sweep the last weekend and we would need to go 0-2 (as well as losses by NDSU and UNO) for USD to tie for the league title (all but impossible).

My point, it seems like every game we play is the biggest game of the year!! You know SCSU and MSU will be coming to Frost hoping to bump us off and keep their NCC and regional hopes alive. Losses and they are out of the NCC hunt.

What I am saying is that 2 wins this weekend are at least (if not more) important to the Jacks. So, get off your butts and show-up at Frost this weekend!! These 2 games mean more than any previous win or loss this year. A sweep this weekend and we are poised to win the conference, host the tourney and secure a #1 seed in the regional!! GO JACKS!!!