This is almost as wide open as any Pod in this years field. All three teams bring in superstar individual talent and all three have Top 15 wins on the season! The 1st game of this Pod should be one of the best in the opening round. XULA has been known to shut down other teams best players and have experience in game planning against Darryl Baker of Talladega. If they can shut down Tevin Olison they have a shot at getting by Cumberlands. Cumberlands has played against stiffer competition for most of the year in the Mid-South, but they have struggled at times to find wins. We know people are quick to point out how good the Mid-South is, but we think this is a better game then most think! With Olison, Mart and Kashila a all in one Pod, this is going to be a fun one to watch on the player side of things as much as it will be to watch the teams themselves. 

While the 1st game could be a bit of a lower scoring affair, SAGU will try to force the tempo against both teams in the 2nd game. They got upset in the SAC semifinals as they gave up 17 3’s to MACU in the loss. With just 12 games under their belt this is another team who many not be as crisp in March as they could be. Still a lot of talent on the floor with this Lion squad and they play really hard!

This Pod ultimately comes down to that 2nd game and which team controls the pace of play. Both Cumberlands and XULA play a bit of a contrasting style then SAGU. Controlling the pace will be pivotal in that game and in making it to Kansas City!