Reaching the Summit Podcast

Kansas City/St. Louis University Recap: Roos Fall in I-70 Showdown vs. Billikens

December 24, 2020 Tim Hill No Comments

In the World of Combat Sports, there is a common saying, “Styles make fights”. If you are familiar with both the KC Roos and SLU Billikens men’s basketball program, you could properly stick that slogan on Wednesday Night’s game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. In one corner you had a methodical defensive minded…

Kansas City, Men's Basketball, Uncategorized

UND at Drake Recap

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Garrett Bruce No Comments

UND played their final (we think) non-conference game against Drake. UND played decent for the first half before the Drake press did a number on UND in the 2nd half. Score: Drake 88, UND 55. Overall thoughts: -Drake is a very good team, they will be competing with UNI and Loyola for the Valley crown. …

Reaching The Summit Women’s Players of the Week

December 22, 2020 Todd Buckingham 2 Comments

Senior of the week: Tough to look past the 31 point/21 rebound performance from South Dakota’s Hannah Sjerven vs Bradley as being enough to be honored as the Reach the Summit Podcast WBB Senior player of the week. Hannah added 15 points & 7 more rebounds vs Oklahoma on Sunday despite battling fouls and just…

Uncategorized, Women's Basketball

Reaching the Summit Men’s Players of the Week

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Todd Buckingham No Comments

Senior of the week: Western Illinois Will Carius. The grad student forward from Bettendorf Iowa put in season-high totals in points (18) & in minutes(33) in the Leathernecks lone game of the week which was a 81-63 victory vs UT-Martin. To date, Carius is averaging 11.3 ppg and 6.3 rpg. He also has added 7…

Denver, Men's Basketball, North Dakota, Omaha, Oral Roberts, Western Illinois

ORU/Arkansas Recap: Golden Eagles & SL POTW Obanor Hang Tough in Loss to Razorbacks

December 21, 2020December 28, 2020 Tim Hill No Comments

With a tough task ahead, the ORU Golden Eagle showed up to Bud Walton Arena ready to scrap against a bigger, stronger, and more athletic Razorback squad on Sunday afternoon. In their non-conference finale, they did just that…Scrap! While the Hogs claimed an 87-76 victory, Paul Mills’ squad represented the Summit League will by controlling…

Oral Roberts, Uncategorized

Summit Women’s Power Rankings 12/21

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Todd Buckingham No Comments

1. South Dakota: 35pts (3) LW 1: No change at the top. Although one Voter felt they are not the top team in the league right now. 2. South Dakota State: 32pts (1) LW 2: SDSU gains one first vote closes the gap slightly with USD 3. North Dakota State: 29pts LW 3. The Bison…

Uncategorized, Women's Basketball

Summit Men’s Power Rankings 12/21

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Todd Buckingham No Comments

Below are the weekly power rankings updated 12/21 1. South Dakota State: 108. (12) LW 1. South Dakota State continues to receive all the first-place votes as they have the entire season. 2. Oral Roberts: 91pts. LW 3. ORU and NDSU continue a heated battle for 2. The Golden Eagles find themselves there this week….

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WIU men and women relying on offensive balance early

December 21, 2020 admin No Comments

They may not have come against the most glamorous, high-profile programs in the country, but a win is a win and when you’re hungry for victory, you’re not going to argue with the ‘W’.Both the Western Illinois men and women basketball programs picked up much-needed wins over the weekend as the Leatherneck women (1-6) earned…

Men's Basketball, Uncategorized, Western Illinois

UND at SIU recap

December 21, 2020 Garrett Bruce No Comments

North Dakota went down to Carbondale, Illinois to play the Salukis of Southern Illinois on back to back afternoons. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they came away empty handed and now fall to 1-7 on the year. Results Game 1: SIU 85, UND 64 Game 2: SIU 62, UND 50 Overall Thoughts -It certainly was a…

Double-headers, back to backs and some time off

December 20, 2020 admin No Comments

Summit League teams are approaching the end of the non-conference in a variety of ways. Whether it be Kansas City scheduling a double-header, UND a back to back in Southern Illinois, or SDSU currently having the next 3 weeks off. Zack, Greg and Todd talk about this and the action on the court this week…

Men's Basketball