What are the games of the week this week?

[Runnin' Cat]

Ah, I see what you did there…

I know I mentioned it a bit early, but what if the WOU at CWU game was for the LSC championship?

Haha, minds would be blown!

WOU impressed last week. I know there is a stigma about them choking. They have looked good thus far.

[cwfenn]

I thought you said that they play TAMUK this week...

Ah, I see what you did there…

[crixus]

Also in the Lone Star Conference, it's the Chile Bowl. Eastern New Mexico vs Western New Mexico. It won't be a deciding factor in the conference title race, but it's a big deal between these two rivals (since 1934). WNMU has won the last two meetings. Go Mustangs!

[Runnin' Cat]

In the Lone Star, Texas A&M-Kingsville goes to Western Oregon. Western Oregon is 5-0 in D2 and in the LSC and their schedule begins to get much more difficult.

I thought you said that they play TAMUK this week...

[cwfenn]

In the Lone Star, Texas A&M-Kingsville goes to Western Oregon. Western Oregon is 5-0 in D2 and in the LSC and their schedule begins to get much more difficult.

[cwfenn]

In the NE10, New Haven goes to Assumption. New Haven has a one game lead over Assumption in the NE10.

[Peacockfan]

UIndy at Upper Iowa. 1 and 2 respectively in the conference standings. UIndy has had some tighter games this year and Upper Iowa seems to be on the rise. I don’t think the Peacocks can win this, but it will be a good indication of how each team is trending.

[EveryCatAWildman]

Ferris @ Grand Valley - Anchor-Bone Classic, likely GLIAC title, big time rivals, have played against each other regular and postseason 3 straight years; doesn't get much bigger than that.

Pittsburg @ Central Oklahoma - likely MIAA title comes out of this. UCO has a high flying offense, Pitt has an efficient ball control offense. Will UCO get frustrated not having as many possessions? Will Pitt get frustrated having to speed up to score? Should be a great game

Southern Arkansas @ Harding - is it possible Harding goes from seeming unstoppable Back-to-Back National titles to getting knocked out of the playoffs all together?

Augustana @ Minnesota State - likely NSIC title winner comes from this game. With Augustana on shakier ground if they lose

Western CO @ Colorado Mines - After a two title game runs, Mines like Harding might be dancing on the fringe of even making the playoffs.

Emporia @ Nebraska-Kearney - big time trap game for Emporia. They've had 2 weeks off and a long road trip to a Kearney team who was picked last that is more than happy to play spoiler in the conference.

Sioux Falls @ Wayne (NE) - playoff elimination game for one of these teams.

Carson-Newman @ Emory & Henry - E&H hasn't made the playoffs since 2000. They've only transitioned to D2 a couple years and I believe they are playoff eligible this year. This game would be huge for those chances.

Johnson C. Smith @ Winston-Salem - likely CIAA title game, JC Smith has only won 3 times in this matchup since 1977; one of those was last year, can they make it two in a row?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Honestly, I don't see the path. 1 from GMAC and NE10, 1/2 from MEC and 3-4 from PSAC. Those PSAC will likely be one or both from the SG and the remainder from whoever is left among IUP, ESU and SHEP. I could be totally wrong, but it doesn't feel like a C'HAWK year.

It may not feel like it but there is a ray of hope so long as IUP wins Saturday. Remember, Shepherd still has to play both Kutztown and East Stroudsburg. There's still too much left to happen before ruling any team out with 2 losses.

Should IUP beat Cal (and win out) they'd have wins against Ashland (likely GMAC champ) and Cal. There's a path (and unfortunately a real big obstacle Saturday). We'll know their fate in about 72 hours.

[Tundra_Man]

This week there are three good matchups in the NSIC that could have playoff implications:

Sioux Falls at Wayne State
Bemidji State at Winona State
Augustana at Minnesota State-Mankato

[CALUPA69]

They are playing for a playoff spot. They aren't dead yet. If they were to get past Cal, their final two games are likely wins. The division, yes, is toast.

Honestly, I don't see the path. 1 from GMAC and NE10, 1/2 from MEC and 3-4 from PSAC. Those PSAC will likely be one or both from the SG and the remainder from whoever is left among IUP, ESU and SHEP. I could be totally wrong, but it doesn't feel like a C'HAWK year.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

In PSAC, IUP travels to CALU for this years COAL BOWL. A win for the VULCANS locks up their place in the State Game and a possible #1 seed in the SR1. Otherwise, they'll need next week's game versus EDINBORO to advance. With two division loses already, the C'HAWKS are playing for pride and the CB trophy.

They are playing for a playoff spot. They aren't dead yet. If they were to get past Cal, their final two games are likely wins. The division, yes, is toast.

[CALUPA69]

In PSAC, IUP travels to CALU for this years COAL BOWL. A win for the VULCANS locks up their place in the State Game and a possible #1 seed in the SR1. Otherwise, they'll need next week's game versus EDINBORO to advance. With two division loses already, the C'HAWKS are playing for pride and the CB trophy.

[MilSF]

In GAC, it’s definitely the battle of 6-1 teams: Harding vs SAU. This will most likely determine a playoff position and is a real test to see if the OBU game was just a blip or not for HU. For SAU, it’s an opportunity to be considered part of the “top tier” of conference schools after drumming HSU, and having a close-ish game against OBU.

[mountaineermagic]

Western Colorado at Colorado School of Mines should be a great game. Excited to make the trip to Golden.