Augustana (SD) enters as the clear favorite — ranked #11 nationally in overall efficiency vs. #43 for Omaha.
Augustana (SD)'s defense is elite — top-5 nationally, allowing just 2.00 goals per game.
Schedule context: Omaha has faced tougher competition (SOS #1) than Augustana (SD) (SOS #63).
Omaha (12-24-0) may be better than their record suggests — they've been unlucky relative to their #43 efficiency rating.