UNI @ the ARC January 4, 6 pm

humbleopinion · January 04, 2023, 06:24:39 AM

Valpo gets to greet a middle-of-the-pack team this evening.

The Beacons have not done much to inspire confidence, but I have to believe that they won't look as bad as they did on Sunday. In fact, with no basis in rationality, I'll predict a Valpo win 68-64.

valporun · January 04, 2023, 07:03:36 AM

It's definitely a different UNI team without A.J. Green. If Green had stayed, I think UNI would have been a favorite to win the MVC, and get the auto bid. When Green left for "greener pastures", Ben Jacobson just had to do what he will do for a year to keep the team moving forward. Jacobson, unlike Lottich, has a renewable contract for as long as he can still walk, being a UNI grad himself. I just see this game being a yawner, as both teams struggle, but we might get a whimper of hope that we can get the home win on a Wednesday night, than we do if this was Cedar Falls.

humbleopinion · January 04, 2023, 07:59:27 AM

A win would be a nice birthday present for Valpo's oldest fan (I'm presuming), Connie Felton Bretscher, who turns 102 this week. I expect to see her cheering on the Beacons from her seat in the top row of bleacher seats.

vu72 · January 04, 2023, 10:32:24 AM

Quote from: humbleopinion on January 04, 2023, 07:59:27 AM
A win would be a nice birthday present for Valpo's oldest fan (I'm presuming), Connie Felton Bretscher, who turns 102 this week. I expect to see her cheering on the Beacons from her seat in the top row of bleacher seats.

And, my Godmother!

Valpo89 · January 04, 2023, 11:45:33 AM

I'm having trouble being inspired to attend this game, instead of just watching on my couch and listening to Todd.

valpotx · January 04, 2023, 05:21:09 PM

I would argue that AJ Green's gamble on himself, has definitely paid off. He was not drafted, but is getting decent PT with the Milwaukee Bucks. That dude was a stud, prior to his injuries. Absolutely smooth stroke from the 3 point line. He has a bright future, and made the right choice to go pro.

https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/4397475/aj-green

truth219 · January 04, 2023, 06:02:13 PM

The ARC is empty

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usc4valpo · January 04, 2023, 06:09:31 PM

6 pm start May confuse a lot of folks.

truth219 · January 04, 2023, 06:10:37 PM

In the first 5 minutes UNI looks like the globetrotters

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usc4valpo · January 04, 2023, 06:14:12 PM

Is Tarkanian and the Running Rebels in town in disguise as Waterloo's finest?

AB · January 04, 2023, 06:22:09 PM

20/21 Covid times Limited capacity still in effect at the ARC. That must be it.

usc4valpo · January 04, 2023, 06:36:26 PM

Valpo in the lead by 3! Streaks galore in this game!

tjjvalpo · January 04, 2023, 06:53:24 PM

Two evenly matched teams. Too bad we spotted them 10 points before we started to play. Valpo has 12 assists on 15 baskets! They never seem to duplicate that effort in the 2nd half. Let's hope they do for once.

mj · January 04, 2023, 07:33:33 PM

Does this team practice shooting 3s at all?

hailcrusaders · January 04, 2023, 07:52:11 PM

Can't forget to box out on defense in those buzzer beater situations.

0-5..............

oklahomamick · January 04, 2023, 07:53:16 PM

Good fight to comeback and tie it in the final seconds. Sucks to lose this one. Still seeking a MVC win. Need some students and fans in the seats. I remember thinking that the MVC teams would draw a larger crowd.....

mj · January 04, 2023, 07:53:55 PM

Another game, another loss. This game was winnable and we threw it away.

The march to 0-20 continues!

AB · January 04, 2023, 07:58:37 PM

Game was lost on shot selection in the second half. Got away from their bread and butter. Jacked way too many 3's. Only took the staff 15 games to realize Krikke would be doubled on the bass line every time. Welcome adjustment to see him operate as a point forward from the top of the key. Much harder for defenses to defend. Saturday's game could be over in 10 minutes.

oklahomamick · January 04, 2023, 08:12:36 PM

Out of 16 total games, tonight was only the 6th time we outscored the opponent in the second half.

valpopal · January 04, 2023, 08:19:00 PM

A pathetic sub-1000 crowd figure: official attendance was 915.

Just Sayin · January 04, 2023, 08:25:18 PM

Quote from: valpopal on January 04, 2023, 08:19:00 PM
A pathetic sub-1000 crowd figure: official attendance was 915.

Valparaiso men's basketball is dead. Someone call the coroner.

Just Sayin · January 04, 2023, 08:30:20 PM

The president and AD are all talk. They won't do what is necessary.
It's over. Gone. Finito.

VUSERF · January 04, 2023, 09:23:19 PM

As a fan of The West Wing, Paul's themed tweeting was the most fun I had following a Valpo game in years.

Those were actually quite fun.

Dr. T · January 04, 2023, 09:52:20 PM

After attending the ISU game on Sunday, I couldn't get myself to rationalize paying the $ for another game. I truly wish that weren't the case. Surprised they didn't run some type of deal knowing these MVC games were taking place while the students are still out of town.

valpofb16 · January 04, 2023, 10:33:11 PM

Valpo should be dispersing unused tickets 24-48 hours before the game. Try to gain local traction / bring in business. 915 is a bad number and those numbers are always more than what is really there.

Representatives need to be dropping ticket packages at the Boys & Girls club, local businesses , high schools, hospitals.

It just seems there is an absolute disconnect between the school and the locals