But for this match-up, there’s significant divergence: While Utah is trying to toe its way into the top tier of the league, the Beavers are in a free fall. Not only have they lost every conference game so far, they’ve Lamar, Savannah State, Portland and Long Beach State. They’re young, they’re injured, and they’re outmatched just about every night.
Still, it’s far from Krystkowiak’s nature to underestimate his old teammate. While he knows what’s coming, he feels that his team needs to be ready to scrap if need be.
"I don’t think they’re going to give in, give up and roll over," he said.