GDT: SDSU vs NDSU 7pm FB&T Arena Midco/SLN Blue Out

[AZjack]

NDSU isn't that good, miss Garry so much.

[AZjack]

Larson needs to relax and be the point guard. Distribute and take care of the ball. Our best bet is to get Sayler going.

[AZjack]

Just didn't have it tonight. Sayler couldn't get going and Larson was rushed.

Definitely a learning game for the young guys.

[bigticket1]

Couldn't get enough stops at the end, and when they did get one, they couldn't convert. A few of those Bison shots must have went up with prayers.

[JackFan96]

A reliable post and three-point shots just not enough to threaten for a conference title.

[AZjack]

Couldn't get enough stops at the end, and when they did get one, they couldn't convert. A few of those Bison shots must have went up with prayers.

ndsu prayers definitely answered tonight, Jacks didn't have it.

Miss Garry's toughness, defense and leadership. Cluff is the best player on the team, Garry is the most important.

We win if Garry plays tonight.

[LetsGoRabbits]

i DEFINITELY believe we missed Garry on D, but at the same time, I thought Jackson looked tough on D. but I do think the defensive end was the difference. last time we held them to 62 and tonight they had 77. our score last time was 72 and tonight 68. defense was the difference

the stats dont really look WAY different, but in Fargo it felt like Moni had a tough game and tonight it kinda felt like he could not miss, even though the boxscore shows that was not true. but every time they needed a shot someone made a play. i feel like Garry is a guy who makes a big defensive stand in those moments and we did not have it tonight
Moni hit a couple huge 3s and threw in a big shot basically underhand from a well guarded position
White had a big 5 point run after we cut it to 3. he also threw in a crazy shot from well guarded position
Miller hit at least 2 big 3s after to stop mini runs
and T Miller hit several big shots

I disagree with the idea that NDSU is not good. they might not be great, but they have multiple guys that are VERY VERY capable of making plays and they are a good team

[AZjack]

A reliable post and three-point shots just not enough to threaten for a conference title.

I'll disagree, I don't think Hendo had a good plan when NDSU doubled Cluff. Offense was out of sync all night, most of that was Garry being out.

Hendo has a couple games to adjust to his absence, I trust him to figure it out.

This team will have a very tough time winning the SLT as the 3 seed if they can keep that position. Omaha is in pole position for the tourney bid as they are fine with st thomas winning both SL and SLT titles.

[JackFan96]

We have a reliable post. Good for a double-double a night plus. And the rest is relying on three-point shooting. Just not enough to be consistent enough to contend for a conference title. Not enough pieces. The UND loss is the inexcusable thing though.

[AZjack]

i DEFINITELY believe we missed Garry on D, but at the same time, I thought Jackson looked tough on D. but I do think the defensive end was the difference. last time we held them to 62 and tonight they had 77. our score last time was 72 and tonight 68. defense was the difference

the stats dont really look WAY different, but in Fargo it felt like Moni had a tough game and tonight it kinda felt like he could not miss, even though the boxscore shows that was not true. but every time they needed a shot someone made a play. i feel like Garry is a guy who makes a big defensive stand in those moments and we did not have it tonight
Moni hit a couple huge 3s and threw in a big shot basically underhand from a well guarded position
White had a big 5 point run after we cut it to 3. he also threw in a crazy shot from well guarded position
Miller hit at least 2 big 3s after to stop mini runs
and T Miller hit several big shots

I disagree with the idea that NDSU is not good. they might not be great, but they have multiple guys that are VERY VERY capable of making plays and they are a good team

Totally disagree, NDSU is not good. They have zero chance of winning an NCAA tourney game. They are unathletic outside of White and Miller. Moni will get handled by a P4 team. NDSU will struggle to win a play in game if they win the tourney.

[bigticket1]

Totally disagree, NDSU is not good. They have zero chance of winning an NCAA tourney game. They are unathletic outside of White and Miller. Moni will get handled by a P4 team. NDSU will struggle to win a play in game if they win the tourney.

Who in the Summit would have a much higher chance of winning a tournament game other than the play-ins ?

[AZjack]

We have a reliable post. Good for a double-double a night plus. And the rest is relying on three-point shooting. Just not enough

Agree somewhat, it didn't help that our freshman point guard picked tonight to have his game that he pressed and wasn't relaxed.

It's a learning experience for these young guys. NDSU got very lucky on some bounces and it won them the game. 3 games in 3 days may too much, but I have no doubt we beat NDSU if we play them in Sioux Falls.

[AZjack]

Who in the Summit would have a much higher chance of winning a tournament game other than the play-ins ?

Nobody has a great chance, but that still doesn't mean NDSU is good. They aren't, they have to shoot lights out to even beat mediocre teams. Take Moni out of it and they have zero counters.

[tbcruiser]

Agree somewhat, it didn't help that our freshman point guard picked tonight to have his game that he pressed and wasn't relaxed.

It's a learning experience for these young guys. NDSU got very lucky on some bounces and it won them the game. 3 games in 3 days may too much, but I have no doubt we beat NDSU if we play them in Sioux Falls.

We likely won't see them until a championship. Frankly the only team I'd fear, as Bizon know how to win in SF.

[AZjack]

We likely won't see them until a championship. Frankly the only team I'd fear, as Bizon know how to win in SF.

Used to feel that way, not now how they play. They aren't the gritty teams of past, they have to shoot lights out to beat anybody. Will be surprised if USD doesn't beat them first round if Jacks can hold on to the 3 seed.

Gladly eat crow if they do, but this year's NDSU team doesn't scare me at all like past teams.