Valpo vs Bradley in Arch Madness Finals 3/8/2020 1:00PM CBS

VUBBFan · March 08, 2020, 08:36:11 AM

Just going to get the thread up. I'll let someone else add the stats. I'm just so hyped and excited from this weekend I can't think straight. This time in St Louis has been magical and our team outstanding with their play. Those who stayed away really missed out on an amazing time Well worth the trip. GO VALPO

IrishDawg · March 08, 2020, 08:55:37 AM

Game is on regular CBS - will be rooting for you guys to return to the tourney. Good luck today!

oklahomamick · March 08, 2020, 08:57:09 AM

Only stat I have is the vegas line at Valpo +2.5. The smart thing to do here is to hedge my earlier bet of Valpo +3000 to win it all. However, I've never been called smart. Let's go Valpo!

Lottich and staff have really made me eat some crow as of late. Really impressed with the things they have done. Congrats to them. However, it's about the student athlete and I would love for the two seniors to get to experience a NCAAt.

Just Sayin · March 08, 2020, 09:40:39 AM

Hope the boys got some needed rest and ate their Wheaties this morning.

VUGrad1314 · March 08, 2020, 11:59:36 AM

The game is on CBS not CBSSN guys Just in case anyone is confused

VUGrad1314 · March 08, 2020, 12:01:55 PM

Here's a little blurb I wrote on MVC Fans in advance of the game I think I covered most of the important parts

I look for Valpo to try to keep everyone fresh by mixing up their lineup whenever they can. They will need big games from Krikke and McMillan to counteract Bradley's size. Their ability to stretch Bradley out and open up driving lanes for JFL and Sackey will be key and will allow him to create for their shooters. They will need to generate turnovers and get some easy opportunities as well which is not easy against Bradley.

Bradley is battle tested and experienced. They will look to ride that as a key factor today. Brown and Childs always seem to make the big plays when they have to. Kennell and Tavanainen are dead eye shooters who will provide good supplemental scoring. If their seven footers can control the paint and limit driving lanes for Valpo's guards it will go a long way toward ensuring their success today.

oklahomamick · March 08, 2020, 12:03:24 PM

Nervous for the game. Do we have one more left in us? 4th game in 4 days...I can't stand wardel and thought he under achieved with brown and sykes at Green Bay.

justducky · March 08, 2020, 12:10:35 PM

Quote from: oklahomamick on March 08, 2020, 12:03:24 PM
Nervous for the game. Do we have one more left in us? 4th game in 4 days...I can't stand wardel and thought he under achieved with brown and sykes at Green Bay.

Rest! What is that? Forgot about springing forward! That means tipoff is in less than an hour.

. Buckle you seat belts.

VUGrad1314 · March 08, 2020, 12:12:29 PM

The key will be in how we start. If we can start well get out to a lead or at least stay in the game I like our chances. This may seem counterintuitive but going against the higher seed and the defending champion the longer we are able to hang around the less our legs will be an issue. Lock in execute and let's finish this! Go Valpo! I BELIEVE!

hckjag · March 08, 2020, 12:41:34 PM

Hopefully the Houston v Memphis game isn't a foul fest so we don't miss too much of the first half on CBS. Or that they at least let you watch watch the start on the CBS Sports mobile app.

hckjag · March 08, 2020, 12:49:31 PM

Quote from: hckjag on March 08, 2020, 12:41:34 PM
Hopefully the Houston v Memphis game isn't a foul fest so we don't miss too much of the first half on CBS. Or that they at least let you watch watch the start on the CBS Sports mobile app.

Luckily Todd just said the tip-off will be slightly delayed for tv!

VUSWIM08-12 · March 08, 2020, 01:03:30 PM

We've had the talent all season, I'd absolutely love to see us beat Wardle and Co.

71-66 Valpo

crusader05 · March 08, 2020, 01:09:00 PM

Here's hoping adrenaline and will power continue to beat out tired legs.

No matter what so proud of this team

VUGrad1314 · March 08, 2020, 01:17:42 PM

Here we go! Let's get it on! Go Valpo! I BELIEVE!

hailcrusaders · March 08, 2020, 01:33:09 PM

We do look a step slow through the first 8.5 min. Unfortunate because we're going to need to rely on speed and slashing to get to the basket around their bigs.

Bradley is about 4-6 from 3-pt land so far. I gotta think they'll cool off eventually, but we need to stop letting them have open looks.

IrishDawg · March 08, 2020, 01:57:10 PM

Valpo's playing like a team of destiny right now. Projecting as a 14 or 15 seed currently, but I know I wouldn't want to play them in the tournament.

VUGrad1314 · March 08, 2020, 01:59:49 PM

I will take this result for the first half! We're up and we're 20 minutes away! The defensive effort and the want to have been there The shooting has been there enough! Let's finish this! Go Valpo! I BELIEVE!

VUOR63 · March 08, 2020, 02:04:20 PM

I love the pace of this game. No under 4 timeout except for Valpo's use it or lose it with :27. Hope the guys don't get tight in the 2nd half.

valpotx · March 08, 2020, 02:07:47 PM

If we win this game, I vote Kiser for tournament MVP

hailcrusaders · March 08, 2020, 02:08:55 PM

Gonna have to keep an eye on Childs in the second half. He missed time in 1H with two fouls, but still managed 8 points.

nkvu · March 08, 2020, 02:51:08 PM

Down nine and we look completely gassed. Got to dig deep and find something.

valpotx · March 08, 2020, 02:59:25 PM

Their move to a 3-2 zone killed us. It looked like we had no idea how to attack such a thing. I am also curious why we didn't use the 3/4 court press as much in this one. Either way, we overachieved in this tournament, and we will see what happens in the offseason. Thanks for the run, guys!

a3uge · March 08, 2020, 03:05:36 PM

We had no business being in the tournament. Unfortunately Bradley didn't either, having gone through 5, 8, and 7 seeds. Too bad UNI lost their first game.

hailcrusaders · March 08, 2020, 03:16:04 PM

Just ran out of gas at the end. Not enough left in the tank for someone to step up on offense.

Nonetheless, a lot to be proud of for a team that nearly didn't make it out of Thursday.

I do hope we play in the postseason (CBI? CIT?) for the sake of the seniors and the future direction of the program. Plus, it'd be nice to pick up a 20th win.

nkvu · March 08, 2020, 03:18:07 PM

Hey it was a great and unexpected ride but playing four games in four days finally caught up to us. Nothing but pride in these guys for leaving it all on the court in this tournament.