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valpotx · March 05, 2021, 06:39:32 PM

That could be huge for Valpo. If we beat Missouri State, we have more game action on the neutral court, versus Drake. Often times in these neutral court tournaments, that is a huge advantage, especially if Penn and Hemphill are still out of action.

bbtds · March 05, 2021, 06:56:09 PM

Quote from: VUSL98 on March 05, 2021, 06:31:11 PM
I'm sure that's tough for Illinois State to hear today.

I think it matters more to the winner of the Valpo / Missouri State game. A fresh Drake team will be harder to beat in my view.

valpotx · March 05, 2021, 06:57:46 PM

Quote from: bbtds on March 05, 2021, 06:56:09 PM
Quote from: VUSL98 on March 05, 2021, 06:31:11 PM
I'm sure that's tough for Illinois State to hear today.

I think it matters more to the winner of the Valpo / Missouri State game. A fresh Drake team will be harder to beat in my view.

Tell that to each of the Valpo teams that had double byes in the HL, but didn't win the tournament

. They also don't have Roman Penn, and probably not Hemphill. Not the same Drake team at all.

bbtds · March 05, 2021, 07:05:39 PM

Quote from: valpotx on March 05, 2021, 06:57:46 PM
Quote from: bbtds on March 05, 2021, 06:56:09 PM
Quote from: VUSL98 on March 05, 2021, 06:31:11 PM
I'm sure that's tough for Illinois State to hear today.

I think it matters more to the winner of the Valpo / Missouri State game. A fresh Drake team will be harder to beat in my view.

Tell that to each of the Valpo teams that had double byes in the HL, but didn't win the tournament . They also don't have Roman Penn, and probably not Hemphill. Not the same Drake team at all.

I just can't equate Valpo teams from the HL to Drake teams from the MVC although you may be right. Even with both teams having key injuries.

valpotx · March 05, 2021, 07:07:12 PM

Hemphill is confirmed to be out for the MVC tournament. No Hemphill and Penn is huge, as those guys gave us fits.

UNI board is saying that it was a false positive. If that is the case, it is complete crap that UNI had to forfeit. There has to be a procedure for false positives and retest?

justducky · March 05, 2021, 07:13:41 PM

If I open a game thread we will probably have to forfeit.

Do we really need one? Is anybody feeling lucky?

valpopal · March 05, 2021, 07:41:37 PM

Looks like a big error by MVC:

"UNI and other institutions ultimately relied on Conference policies that have been in place all season and were thought to be applicable here at the tournament. It should be noted UNI followed those procedures during their participation in the event," said Commissioner Doug Elgin.

"However, the City of St. Louis Board of Health Department COVID orders take precedence over MVC protocols, and none of our institutions were aware that this was in place."

Just Sayin · March 05, 2021, 07:47:07 PM

MVC STATEMENT ON CANCELATION OF UNI-DRAKE MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME

http://mvc-sports.com/news/2021/3/5/arch-madness-mvc-statement-on-cancelation-of-uni-drake-mens-basketball-game.aspx

justducky · March 05, 2021, 07:50:29 PM

Since we have neither a nickname or a mascot I have designated this tournament to be "The Last Crusade".

VALPO LI · March 05, 2021, 08:04:32 PM

Quote from: Just Sayin on March 05, 2021, 05:21:26 PM
Drake game cancelled.

Quote from: Just Sayin on March 05, 2021, 05:36:29 PM
Drake gets auto win

That's heartbreaking news for those kids @ UNI that worked so hard all season long to suddenly have their opportunity to play ball end so abruptly.

covufan · March 05, 2021, 08:07:47 PM

Just read Oren's Twitter feed on cancellation. Wow! All for a potential false positive. What a cluster?$@& at the top of the MVC.

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oklahomamick · March 05, 2021, 08:28:14 PM

We can't shoot. But not very many of the shots we taking are open looks. They are always contested. We can't get open. Missouri St. gets better looks than we do.

NativeCheesehead · March 05, 2021, 08:30:56 PM

Lottich needs to hire a motion specialist as an assistant in the offseason. Too many games with huge scoring droughts. This is embarrassing.

covufan · March 05, 2021, 08:31:14 PM

4 points in 10 minutes. We need someone in there that can light a fire, and soon!

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nkvu · March 05, 2021, 08:31:36 PM

1 for 15 so far. Sad.

mj · March 05, 2021, 08:33:17 PM

1 for 17. Yikes

oklahomamick · March 05, 2021, 08:34:22 PM

1-17 and every shot has been difficult or contested. Not getting open.

valpotx · March 05, 2021, 08:34:29 PM

We need less 'athletes,' and more guys that can actually make a jump shot. I don't care how fancy you can dunk, or how fast you can run, if you brick wide open jump shots. So irritating

nkvu · March 05, 2021, 08:35:03 PM

Looks like high school freshman vs the varsity. We haven't shown that we even belong on the same court.

mj · March 05, 2021, 08:36:20 PM

1 for 18!

valpotx · March 05, 2021, 08:37:06 PM

That was our first made FG in 10 minutes

Valpower · March 05, 2021, 08:38:25 PM

Quote from: oklahomamick on March 05, 2021, 08:34:22 PM
1-17 and every shot has been difficult or contested. Not getting open.

But, not THAT difficult.

valpolaw · March 05, 2021, 08:40:12 PM

Is there a lid on the basket on our side of the court?

oklahomamick · March 05, 2021, 08:43:24 PM

It's not high percentage shots. It's jump shots off the dribble. No one is spot up and open when receiving a pass.

valpotx · March 05, 2021, 08:43:32 PM

This is another game where the opponent is just begging us to beat them, and we just want to take 18+ foot jump shots each time, even though we are probably one of the worst jump shooting teams in the nation. Sure, we shoot 30% from 3, but let's try those the most, or just inside the 3 point line.