Umm, let's think this through a bit more.
In its only non-conference play, North Dakota tied and was outshot by Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst is 1-6-1.
Both North Dakota and RIT went to overtime with Minnesota State this year. RIT is 1-9. North Dakota edged Minnesota State by one shot on goal in their overtime game.
In one of its better showings, North Dakota split with St. Cloud State this year. So did the 2015 last place Hockey East team.
Wisconsin more than doubled up shots on North Dakota in two games. The only team to be close to Wisconsin in shots was ... not from the WCHA.
If North Dakota is someone's #4, then RIT and Mercyhurst should also be getting some top 10 votes.