More reasons to appreciate D2 Ranking the SAC1. Catawba:2. Wingate: The Bulldogs faced a tougher fight than I expected at Lenoir-Rhyne last week, but they won on the road, at night for the third time in four weeks. No small feat there. It was a bit of throwback kind of game (only 8 possessions for each team) which is a style that favors the Bulldogs. Wingate now has a well-timed week off to prepare for the brunt of the SAC schedule.

3. Newberry: The Wolves faced a lot of challenges last week at Carson-Newman but they overcame adversity, took advantage of opportunity and made big plays when they had to have them. The win evened their record at 2-2 and got them off to a good start at defending the conference championship. The Wolves now have three home games in the next four weeks.

4. Carson-Newman: 5. Tusculum: 6. Mars Hill: The Lions battled a heck of team in Catawba last week. The defense stood tall against one of the better offensive teams in SR2, but the normally reliable offense made too many mistakes. A critical turnover came early in the game when the Lions were trailing 10-7. They marched the field, but turned the ball over at the goal line, setting the tone for the rest of the night. Had they scored in that situation, the remainder of the game could have played out differently.

7. Limestone:8. Lenoir-Rhyne:Week Five Game PreviewsLimestone (2-2, 1-0) at Mars Hill (2-2, 1-1) 1:00Catawba (4-0, 1-0) at Carson-Newman (2-2, 0-2) 1:00UNC Pembroke at Newberry (2-2, 1-0) 4:00Lenoir-Rhyne (1-3, 0-2) at Tusculum (2-2, 0-2) 6:00[email protected]
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