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(3) Ashland vs (6) NW Missouri State
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. ET
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Team Comparison
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Key Players
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Prediction
The defending champs had a rough go of things in 2017, with 3 losses their most in quite some time. Unfortunately, they will be on their way to their fourth when they take on Ashland, who is arguably the best team in the region and should claim the national title.
Where NW Missouri struggles is scoring, being held under 20 points six times this year, and Ashland can put points up in a hurry. The defense for the Bearcats will keep this one interesting, but the changing of the guard commences, and officially for the first time in three years, we will have a brand new D2 champion.
Prosba: Ashland 23- NWMSU 16
HERO Sports: Ashland -48 (based on BennettRank power rating)
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