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Post by nodak651 on Sept 8, 2014 14:09:19 GMT -5
Does anybody else here follow Big Sky conference teams? Should be an interesting year with the addition of Idaho and the creation of divisions and a new playoff format...
2014 Big Sky Conference Preseason Poll
Place School Votes (1st place)
T1 Idaho State 108 (4)
T1 Northern Arizona 108 (4)
3 Idaho 95 (2)
4 North Dakota 92 (2)
5 Northern Colorado 86
6 Portland State 84
7 Eastern Washington 60
8 Sacramento State 49
9 Montana 35
10 Montana State 33
11 Weber State 26
12 Southern Utah 16
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Post by nodak651 on Sept 8, 2014 16:07:52 GMT -5
All matches played on a home court in the Big Sky can be viewed for free at www.watchbigsky.comSCHOOL OVERALLNorthNorth Dakota 6-2 Eastern Washington 4-2 Northern Colorado 4-2 Montana State 2-4 Idaho 2-5 Montana 0-6
SouthNorthern Arizona 6-0 Southern Utah 6-0 Idaho State 2-4 Sacramento State 2-5 Weber State 2-5 Portland State 1-5 Some thoughts: Looks like there (again) will be a tight race at the top of the conference for home court advantage in the playoffs! What happened to Portland State this year? Is their record a product of tough scheduling or are they expected to have a down year, overall? |
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Post by nodak651 on Sept 16, 2014 16:34:26 GMT -5
Updated non-conference records
North
North Dakota 9-4
Eastern Washington 4-5
Northern Colorado 4-5
Idaho 4-6
Montana State 3-6
Montana 0-10
South
Northern Arizona 9-0
Southern Utah 6-3
Sacramento State 4-7
Idaho State 3-6
Portland State 2-8
Weber State 2-8
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Post by bigskybear on Sept 16, 2014 17:41:04 GMT -5
This week is the test.....wins or sweeps over like schools will be a tell.....just say'n
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Post by nodak651 on Sept 16, 2014 18:02:20 GMT -5
This week is the test.....wins or sweeps over like schools will be a tell.....just say'n For UNC? |
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Post by bigskybear on Sept 16, 2014 18:27:32 GMT -5
I assume most are playing a tourney and the competition will be dialed back, (no research to support), and the line ups are going to be closer to what all will see in conference play??? At least UNC won't be playing a top 25 school, tho still tourney qualifier in Hampton and successful pre- season so far by Wyoming.
How bout North Dakota?
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Post by karrietfan on Sept 16, 2014 21:19:45 GMT -5
Northern Arizona will have their 9-0 record tested with Hawaii twice this weekend. Not a top 25 ranking anymore at 26, but almost at full strength with the return of OH Nikki Taylor.
Has Northern Arizona ever played Hawaii? Couldn't find anything on the records, appreciate any inputs.
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Sept 16, 2014 21:23:55 GMT -5
This will be the first meeting between Hawai'i and Northern Arizona. Btw, Northern Arizona is going to be 9-2 after this weekend.  |
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Post by bigskybear on Sept 16, 2014 22:01:44 GMT -5
Not a NA fan but that pick might stink higher than your avatar!!! :-)
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Post by karrietfan on Sept 16, 2014 22:06:42 GMT -5
Not a NA fan but that pick might stink higher than your avatar!!! :-) LOL, good one! I'm not one to make predictions like that, but have to agree with BIK, Hawaii has too much firepower with the addition of the return of my Avatar. Thanks for the record check BIK. |
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Post by trojansc on Sept 17, 2014 3:06:52 GMT -5
Don't sleep on Portland State - they have played a very tough OOC schedule...
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Post by nodak651 on Sept 17, 2014 12:23:40 GMT -5
I assume most are playing a tourney and the competition will be dialed back, (no research to support), and the line ups are going to be closer to what all will see in conference play??? At least UNC won't be playing a top 25 school, tho still tourney qualifier in Hampton and successful pre- season so far by Wyoming. How bout North Dakota? Will be down at the Mississippi State tournament. We play them, Mississippi Valley State, Pacific, and SIU-Edwardsville. I'm expecting us to come out of the weekend 3-1, as Pacific looks to be really tough. Could maybe sneak out a win if Lexi Robinson and Faith Dooley play well - Dooley is currently leading the country in total blocks, and she is only a freshman. |
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Post by bigskybear on Sept 17, 2014 17:42:01 GMT -5
Good luck, I assume Portland St, Idaho, Idaho St, will be pretty salty with one or two others that can compete!
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Post by nodak651 on Sept 18, 2014 19:41:17 GMT -5
UND up one set to none against Mississippi State right now. Game is on watch espn app if anyone is interested in watching.
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Post by kahusancali on Sept 18, 2014 21:02:24 GMT -5
Northern Arizona is playing Hawaii this week. How good is this team?
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