The Nebraska-Omaha game is particularly interesting since UNO has Pitt State breathing down its throat. A UNO loss to the Bison and the probability that Pitt State will win its remaining four games means this weekend probably puts UNO s entire season on the line. It also still has to play South Dakota State and North Dakota. The one-and done prospect for UNO suggests for all intents and purposes the playoffs begin this weekend. Although they have been on a roll, Bloomsburg s season narrows down to two games, next weekend against Millersville and its final game against Slippery Rock.
Bloom can ill-afford a loss and expect to make it to the tournament.
Millersville is in somewhat the same spot and maybe worse. After what should be an easy game this weekend the Mauraders face Bloomsburg, Slippery Rock and IUP in consecutive weeks to close out the season. A loss of any of these games at least jeopardizes its number-one ranking in the region and could kick it out of the tournament, particularly if it loses to Bloomsburg. IUP would seem to have the schedule advantage since it only faces one top-ranked team the remainder of this season. But, perhaps it biggest opponent will be its medical staff.