- A week ago, I thought Oakland was the weakest of the top four seeds in the bracket. Now, they might be the best team still remaining. They just pounded the best team in the conference by a lot. That said, they will have a hard time getting past the buzzsaw that is SDSU women's basketball in the Arena. The Jackrabbits are 8-0 in there during tourney games and with 5,000+ screaming fans, the Grizzlies will be in for a game.
- Kevi Luper is great. I think I've said that but she didn't get much help from her teammates Monday and they paid dearly for it. She looked emotionally and physically exhausted from that game and she's the only ORU player that I thought played well.
- Today is as humble as you'll see Jerry Finkbeiner.
- IPFW came up with a valiant effort to rally and they just couldn't get a good shot at the end. Gluey defense from SDSU did the trick.
- If you want an example of senior leadership, there it is at the end of the SDSU-IPFW game. Rotert with the scoop shot, Michelson with a pair of free throws, both with locktight defense to seal the victory.
- Oakland. Hamilton. Valentine. Benson. Bader. Hudson. Wright. Kampe. The list goes on. If you're reading this I don't need to tell you, but Oakland is your hot upset pick for the NCAA Tourney if they win Tuesday.
- Kampe's drink of choice: Diet Dr. Pepper. He says he won't drink regular.
- Great careers for Payton Tivis, Dale Moss, and Clint Sargent. Memorable personalities and players.
- Without a doubt, this is a step forward for the SDSU men. They will improve again next year and they are building something in Brookings. Chad White showed tonight that he can be an important piece to next year's puzzle.
- I won't rule out ORU beating Oakland Tuesday though. They have an freakishly-athletic team and there is a minuscule chance it happens, but it's there.
*Programming Note: SDSU-Oakland women's game is on at 3 pm on ESPNU. Oakland-Oral Roberts is on at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
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