Game #15 Valpo @ Missouri St. 1/5/19. 1PM

VUSWIM08-12 · January 04, 2019, 11:42:47 AM

We played them tough last year at their place so hopefully we can this year, but this time we need to come home with the W. Hopefully they have come down from the high of the ISUr buzzer beater and are ready to "grit" out a win.

VU-64
Missouri St.62

M · January 04, 2019, 12:43:03 PM

Don't know anything about MoState except that Alize Johnson isn't there anymore. I won't pick against Valpo, ever, so I'll say 67-64 win.

VU2014 · January 04, 2019, 12:56:36 PM

Missouri State hasn't been great in the Non-Con. I need to dig a little deeper to see how our rosters matchup. They don't have Alize Johnson anymore.

SanityLost17 · January 04, 2019, 01:01:25 PM

They beat Western Kentucky who beat us... So there is that.

They also appear to not really play a center but a Forward who moves out and shoots a high 3 point percentage. That type of guy has given us problems in the past. Although things may have changed now that Church is out of the lineup, they may have went with a more traditional big man.

valpotx · January 04, 2019, 01:16:58 PM

Valpo 66
Missouri St. 60

justducky · January 04, 2019, 02:08:53 PM

Quote from: SanityLost17 on January 04, 2019, 01:01:25 PMThey also appear to not really play a center but a Forward who moves out and shoots a high 3 point percentage. That type of guy has given us problems in the past. Although things may have changed now that Church is out of the lineup, they may have went with a more traditional big man.

With Sorolla back to near full strength, the improvements Derrik has made to his man defense, and the introductions of some spot zone looks I am much less concerned about our center defense than I was in the 17-18 MVC season. Matchup problems should be far less challenging all across the board for 18-19. No longer are we playing 80% of total minutes (most while trailing on the scoreboard) with a 4 guard 1 center look. The addition of Fazekas and the maturation of Golder as a defender have greatly simplified the whole issue.

vu72 · January 04, 2019, 02:43:14 PM

Quote from: SanityLost17 on January 04, 2019, 01:01:25 PM
They beat Western Kentucky who beat us... So there is that.

They also appear to not really play a center but a Forward who moves out and shoots a high 3 point percentage. That type of guy has given us problems in the past. Although things may have changed now that Church is out of the lineup, they may have went with a more traditional big man.

True enough, but they also lost to Air Force! They have a lot of size (three guys 6'10) and others in the 6'7"/6'8" range. We will need to hit our shots or this could be a tough afternoon.

VULB#62 · January 04, 2019, 04:39:03 PM

Rebound, rebound, rebound. No more mass back-pedalling as soon as a 3 point jumper is released by one of our players.

valpopal · January 04, 2019, 05:28:24 PM

Missouri State is favored by 4 with the home court advantage.

wh · January 04, 2019, 05:43:27 PM

Quote from: VULB#62 on January 04, 2019, 04:39:03 PM
Rebound, rebound, rebound. No more mass back-pedalling as soon as 3 point jumper is released by one of our players.

BTW, for some reason I couldnt understand, ILinois State players immediately back-pedaled nearly every time they put up a shot. As a result, most of our defensive rebounds were completely uncontested. For the game they only had 5 offensive rebounds, the 2nd fewest of any opponent this season to date. Why they conceded that part of the game given how many teams have killed us on the offensive boards is beyond me.

Valpo Joe · January 04, 2019, 07:06:16 PM

If Valpo comes out of the box on fire - and they should, and keeps the pedal to the metal - which they should, and Coach Matt yells and screams at the bad fouls - which he should Valpo will win in OT by 3

wh · January 04, 2019, 09:58:52 PM

Instant impact: Freshman guard Javon Freeman already playing beyond his years for Valparaiso

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/sports/ct-ptb-spt-mens-basketball-valparaiso-javon-freeman-st-0105-story.html

valpospartan · January 05, 2019, 08:44:11 AM

The Game Will be televised by NBC Chicago sports channel (NBCSCH) at 1 PM. CT.

VUGrad1314 · January 05, 2019, 01:07:42 PM

Same lineup as the past two games and no Obediah Church for Missouri State. Sackey hits a three to open the scoring. Two turnovers to start the game. Need to clean it up but a good job on the boards by Smits.

crusadermoe · January 05, 2019, 01:23:37 PM

Solid 14-10 start on the road. Pretty pass from Javon to Markus for the dunk on their two man breakaway. Behind the back bounce pass. You would normally be ticked at a freshman for that. But JF just seems to have such a steady demeanor and judgment.

crusadermoe · January 05, 2019, 01:26:54 PM

Nice job by Smits coming toward a tipped pass to him and pushing to the hoop hard.

FieldGoodie05 · January 05, 2019, 01:29:45 PM

Should we sit Bakari? We are so much more stagnant and TO prone with him on the court...

SanityLost17 · January 05, 2019, 01:32:04 PM

Problem with sitting bakari more is that lavender is still a terrible defender.

hailcrusaders · January 05, 2019, 01:42:52 PM

What is going on? Boys eat their Wheaties?

FieldGoodie05 · January 05, 2019, 01:43:42 PM

Quote from: SanityLost17 on January 05, 2019, 01:32:04 PM
Problem with sitting bakari more is that lavender is still a terrible defender.

Solid point, though how much better is Bakari on D? (Than Lavender)

crusadermoe · January 05, 2019, 01:46:36 PM

Silly delay after a flop reaction to Kiser foul. Loving the 37-21 domination and big rebounding lead.

valpolaw · January 05, 2019, 01:53:31 PM

Solid first half. Hope they keep their foot on the throttle

bbtds · January 05, 2019, 01:57:26 PM

Anybody recognize the team playing Missouri State today on NBC Sports Chicago? I don't seem to recall seeing this team before.

VUBBFan · January 05, 2019, 01:57:57 PM

Great first half dominance. This is how I wish we always played. Just need to keep it going. Go Valpo!!

VUBBFan · January 05, 2019, 01:59:42 PM

Quote from: bbtds on January 05, 2019, 01:57:26 PMAnybody recognize the team playing Missouri State today on NBC Sports Chicago? I don't seem to recall seeing this team before.

It's the new Gritty Team.