Game #28 - Wednesday, Feb 14 8PM @ Loyola

VULB#62 · February 13, 2018, 09:30:54 AM

Been waiting for this, so I might as well start it.

Might it be a Happy Valentine's Day?

EddieCabot · February 13, 2018, 09:50:54 AM

Quote from: VULB#62 on February 13, 2018, 09:30:54 AM
Been waiting for this, so I might as well start it.

Might it be a Happy Valentine's Day?

I guarantee the trip to Chicago will be better than it was for these guys.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine%27s_Day_Massacre

VU2014 · February 13, 2018, 10:03:21 AM

The only way we win this game is if we limit the turnovers and shoot the lights out of the ball. We're also going to need Mileek to not pick up 2 fouls within 2 minutes. We need his size and athleticism to defend Loyola's guys. We also need Tevonn to find his shot and be more efficient on the offensive end. Basically everyone needs to step up. It would need to be a true team win.

I'm not very optimistic about tomorrow's game. We need to play our best game and for them to have a mediocre game and underestimate us.

covufan · February 13, 2018, 10:40:27 AM

Quote from: EddieCabot on February 13, 2018, 09:50:54 AM
Quote from: VULB#62 on February 13, 2018, 09:30:54 AM
Been waiting for this, so I might as well start it.

Might it be a Happy Valentine's Day?

I guarantee the trip to Chicago will be better than it was for these guys.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine%27s_Day_Massacre

I was just going to write "or a Valentine's Day Massacre"

vu72 · February 13, 2018, 10:41:11 AM

Quote from: VU2014 on February 13, 2018, 10:03:21 AMWe're also going to need Mileek to not pick up 2 fouls within 2 minutes.

Over the last three games he has gotten a combined 7 fouls in 23 minutes. Marty on the other hand has 6 fouls in 4 minutes. Parker hasn't got any fouls or any minutes. Not exactly our best freshman class.

Oh, Marty didn't dress last game, any news on why?

M · February 13, 2018, 10:52:25 AM

Saw one post from a media guy that he was injured...

also Valpo 77-71 winners because I'm endlessly optimistic.

EddieCabot · February 13, 2018, 10:55:42 AM

Quote from: vu72 on February 13, 2018, 10:41:11 AM
Oh, Marty didn't dress last game, any news on why?

Held out due to an "upper body injury" per Twitter. I'm guessing that's all the information made available due to Valpo's strict adherence to their "student privacy policy".

covufan · February 13, 2018, 11:54:53 AM

We CAN win this game. If we continue rebounding, and protecting the ball, and getting the ball to the open shooter, and hitting those shots. If we are in a close game, we need to hit FTs.

Valpo 73
Loyola 69

valpo64 · February 13, 2018, 12:27:14 PM

I'm optimistic...we're due for a good upset victory.

talksalot · February 13, 2018, 03:30:02 PM

We need to pray really loud before the game...pray for a win....

and bring back Rowdy to silence the Rowdy Student Section.... that worked before.

oh, line on the game is Ramblers by 12 or 13...O/U is 131

I saw Jerry Palm has the Ramblers as his opening round upset special in the Opening NCAA round in the 12-5 game over ... Rhode Island.

The Ramblers have lost two games in 2018, by 4 to Ind St at the Gentile (their only home loss this year) and by 2 at Bradley. Most impressive.

They have also lost by 23 to Boise State; and by 17 to Milwaukee... so stranger things have happened.

We've been looking for a rival... beating them at their place when they are vying for seeding would certainly qualify as a "fire starter".

valpo84 · February 13, 2018, 04:51:20 PM

"upper body injury" -- that's an NHL term of art, maybe Mark Lazerus can come back and diagnose what that means...

Anyway, weren't Loyola's two big losses when they were without Richardson? If so, they should be considered for higher than a 12 and should be an at large candidate if they do not win the tourney.

VU2014 · February 13, 2018, 06:41:22 PM

Quote from: valpo64 on February 13, 2018, 12:27:14 PM
I'm optimistic...we're due for a good upset victory.

I hope you're right. That would be a huge confidence boost heading into the Arch Madness.

SanityLost17 · February 14, 2018, 08:07:02 AM

No chance we win this game. I do not believe we have won a single game this year we were not favored to win. Would be nice to have 1 legitimate upset. Gotta give Loyola coaching staff a lot of credit. They were a mediocre team in the Horizon during our shared time together, moved up conferences, and now are on top of that conference. No easy task.

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 10:22:53 AM

I hope we're on a more timely winning track then Loyola was. Credit to LU for what they've built but it took them 5 season to really establish themselves. Porter Moser really has recruited on high level since joining the Valley and the fruits of that labor are showing this season. They have a good team and have real depth.

Also credit to the Loyola University administration for renovating Gentile. That clearly has given them a boost in recruiting.

https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/963523669493534720
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/963525885667274752
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/963527902821339141
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/963528304484593665
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/963091380649316353
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/963527476113739776
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/963528187266420737

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 10:43:22 AM

https://twitter.com/valpoathletics/status/963815086207983616

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8IMYeTGQWQ&feature=youtu.be

humbleopinion · February 14, 2018, 11:10:29 AM

BTW, Doesn't the game start at 7:00?

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 11:29:15 AM

Quote from: humbleopinion on February 14, 2018, 11:10:29 AM
BTW, Doesn't the game start at 7:00?

Yep. The game starts at 7pm

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 11:54:11 AM

Something I find interesting. The "narrative" among most MVC fans has been that Porter was a good recruiter and a bad coach and that just changed this season. Even Loyola fans a few years ago were pretty down on Porter Moser but that changed the last few seasons and they love the guy. Porter is a strong ambassador for them and has done an amazing job at energizing their student body the last few seasons, specifically this season.

Catch N' Shoot covers Chicago area teams and he even acknowledges that Porter has grown a lot as a coach the last few years. Porter has had two previous stops as a HC Arkansas–Little Rock (2000–2003), Illinois State (2003–2007) and a stint as an assistant at his alma mater SLU under Majerus and then took the Loyola job back 2011 when they were in the Horizon League.

https://twitter.com/Catch_N_Shoot/status/963495277549309952
https://twitter.com/Catch_N_Shoot/status/963495544852221952

Loyola Ramblers (Horizon League) (2011–2013)
2011–12   Loyola   7–23   1–17   10th
2012–13   Loyola   15–16   5–11   7th
Loyola Ramblers (Missouri Valley Conference) (2013–present)
2013–14   Loyola   10–22   Conf: 4–14   10th
2014–15   Loyola   24–13   Conf: 8–10   6th
2015–16   Loyola   15–17   Conf: 7–11   8th
2016–17   Loyola   18–14   Conf: 8–10   5th
2017–18   Loyola   21–5     Conf: 11–3   (currently 1st place)

People have been harsh on Coach Lottich at certain points during this season but it's important to remember he's only been a HC for 2 seasons and just like the players he's still probably refining his craft.

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 02:37:17 PM

Loyola game thread: http://www.ramblermania.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2216&p=23157&hilit=valpo#p23157

talksalot · February 14, 2018, 05:02:24 PM

7:00 PM Valparaiso vs. Loyola-Chicago (M Basketball) espn3

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 06:35:03 PM

Loyola will be a man down tonight. Shouldn't hurt too much because he was only bench player and they're deep.

https://twitter.com/NickSchultz_7/status/963928820746211329

VU2014 · February 14, 2018, 06:39:34 PM

Yikes...

https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/963934860082597889
https://twitter.com/ValpoBasketball/status/963932954408910849
https://twitter.com/MichaelOsipoff/status/963930298806407175

oklahomamick · February 14, 2018, 07:32:00 PM

Loyola freshman center getting the best of smits and sorolla

NativeCheesehead · February 14, 2018, 07:36:53 PM

Geez. We're not the only ones with attendance issues.

crusadermoe · February 14, 2018, 07:38:24 PM

True. But on the bright side,.....does Sorolla look quicker tonight than he has recently? He bobbled that perfect pass down low from Evelyn. But I do think he is moving quicker and more often to the ball.