OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

by **Bentiss** on Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:23 pm

Will they move up in the next poll? Although the 3 Texas teams were on the back end of the top 25, that is already 3 victories against top 25 teams.
What other MDIA teams have beaten 3 top 25 teams already?

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by **Sprout** on Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:11 pm

Lindenwood has beaten Illinois (30), Duluth (12) and Miami OH (17). While Illinois is not in the top 25, they were ranked ahead of Lindenwood. Plus, they play Texas in 4 days, making it three games in a row against Top 25 teams. Win or lose that final game I think that their victories are more impressive than Oaklands.

I dont see Oakland moving up much. (maybe a spot at most) Those are all games they were supposed to win. I dont think that Arizona one goal win over BYU is going to drop the Cougars out of the top ten.

by **Bentiss** on Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:25 am

So that's 2, NOT 3, Top 25 teams. Lindenwood's move up has already been discussed and I think everyone agreed they deserve to be in the Top 25. I know Oakland can't move up much because of other teams staying unbeaten, but does anyone think they deserve to be higher than what they'll be. These things will play out as the season progresses and al long as Oakland plays well, they will stay highly ranked and get a chance in the postseason.

by **jgratson** on Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:16 pm

I think oakland may move up a bit, but that may not happen until the Michigan Invitational. They may pass Arizona next poll. If Oakland has a good showing against michigan, and michigan wins out at the invitational, I can see oakland becoming a top 7 or 8 team. Their game against michigan is huge. They don't necessarily have to win, but need to show that the last time wasn't a fluke.

by **CATLAX MAN** on Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:41 pm

jgratson wrote:I think oakland may move up a bit, but that may not happen until the Michigan Invitational. They may pass Arizona next poll. If Oakland has a good showing against michigan, and michigan wins out at the invitational, I can see oakland becoming a top 7 or 8 team. Their game against michigan is huge. They don't necessarily have to win, but need to show that the last time wasn't a fluke.

Doubtful that Oakland passes Arizona in the next poll, assuming no more losses by either team. Remember, although AZ has lost to #4 SSU and #5 Michigan, they beat #3 BYU. Oakland hasn't played anybody ranked that high yet.