Game 5 of the Night
Previous GotN Prediction/Result: Humboldt State 56 - Fairmont State 10 / Humboldt State 31 - Fairmont State 7
Intro/comments/match-up: A solid win for Humboldt State. The statistics were all in their favor as they expanded their 14-7 halftime lead to a very workmanlike 31-7 victory.
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Based upon the WIS rankings, we has a top-10 game for the GotN. Representing the Lone Star conference #7 Central Oklahoma heads east to take on #3 Virginia State of the CIAA.
Team: Central Oklahoma
Coach: Jawz # of Seasons: 5
Roster Breakdown:
Seniors: 14
Juniors: 13
Sophomores: 11
Freshmen: 12
Offensive Formations: I
Defensive Formations: 4-3, Nickel
Losses: N/A
Comments: Coach Jaws has Central Oklahoma on a definite upswing. After taking over a team that finished 2-11 two seasons in a row, he now is coming off consecutive playoff appearances. Team has also made the conference championship game the last two seasons. Next step is winning both the conference title and at least the first round game. Team roster is ranked 20th overall and has good upperclassmen depth throughout. If the team can get by tonight's opponent, they may have a chance to go undefeated into the conference championship game.
Team: Virginia State
Coach: Lsteenberg # of Seasons: 2
Roster Breakdown:
Seniors: 17
Juniors: 11
Sophomores: 7
Freshmen: 15
Offensive Formations: Pro-set
Defensive Formations: 3-4, 4-4, Nickel
Losses: N/A
Comments: Coach Lsteenberg took over from Catfish Jack following his national championship. In his first season at the helm, he got Virginia State into the third round. He has another talented roster and should cruise all the way into the playoffs after tonight's game. Win tonight and the smart dog see either a #1 or #2 seed for the playoffs.
Tonight's Prediction: Both teams are off to great starts this season. Virginia State has been more impressive so far this season and has a distinct advantage in team players rankings. Central Oklahoma keeps it close for the first half, but Virginia State pulls away in the second half winning 32-24.