Today In The Valley (Nov. 24)
Bradley (1-1) vs. Missouri-Kansas City (1-3)
4:00 p.m.
Alico Arena; Fort Myers, Florida
The Braves, led by new-look senior forward Theron Wilson, seek to rebound from their blowout defeat at the hands of the Florida Gators last Sunday. They head down to Fort Myers, Florida, to continue the CBE Classic by playing three games in three days. Bradley’s first game pits them against the Shockers Slayers from Missouri-Kansas City.
UMKC enters the game with just one win (the aforementioned victory against Wichita State). They were unable to recreate their previous upset of Kansas and lost to the Jayhawks 71-56. Other losses include games against North Dakota and Florida Atlantic.
And as Bradley gets ready to spend their pre-Thanksgiving holiday week in Florida this year, Braves fans found out recently that their team will spend next Turkey Day in Las Vegas. What’s even more exciting? The Braves could play in-state rival Illinois in the tournament.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Wichita State (1-1) vs. Centenary (1-3)
7:00 p.m.
Koch Arena; Wichita, Kansas
The Shockers look to rebound from their second straight loss to Missouri-Kansas City when they host the Gents from Centenary. To do so, their fortunes are closely tied to the rebounding prowess of forward Ramon Clemente. He tied a career high in rebounds against the Kangaroos (17 boards) and is the early leader in rebounds per game in the Missouri Valley Conference (14.5 rpg).
More importantly, as Paul Suellentrop points out, tonight’s game gives Gregggggggg Marshall’s team the chance to square off against another smallish squad that plays a 1-3-1 zone. Marshall points to patience as the key in tonight’s matchup, saying his players were a bit too intent to hit quick 3-pointers against the UMKC zone.
Stopping the Gents on defense starts by the Shox focusing on guard Nick Stallings. His 17.5 points and 7 rebounds per game lead Centenary in those categories. For an offense that gets much of its production from the guard spot, Stallings is the leader among three perimeter players that average double figures in points per game.
Even though the matchup with Centenary should produce a lot of opportunities for the bigger Shockers like Clemente, J.T. Turley, and even A.J. Hawkins, WSU can’t afford to look ahead to their Thanksgiving showdown with Georgetown. The Shox and Hoyas will play in the opening round of the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, with WSU getting a second-round game against either Tennessee or Siena. Other teams in the tourney include Panon’s Michigan State Spartans, Gonzaga, Oklahoma State, and cry baby Gary Williams’ Maryland Terps.
~ Creighton Otter
4:00 p.m.
Alico Arena; Fort Myers, Florida
The Braves, led by new-look senior forward Theron Wilson, seek to rebound from their blowout defeat at the hands of the Florida Gators last Sunday. They head down to Fort Myers, Florida, to continue the CBE Classic by playing three games in three days. Bradley’s first game pits them against the Shockers Slayers from Missouri-Kansas City.
UMKC enters the game with just one win (the aforementioned victory against Wichita State). They were unable to recreate their previous upset of Kansas and lost to the Jayhawks 71-56. Other losses include games against North Dakota and Florida Atlantic.
And as Bradley gets ready to spend their pre-Thanksgiving holiday week in Florida this year, Braves fans found out recently that their team will spend next Turkey Day in Las Vegas. What’s even more exciting? The Braves could play in-state rival Illinois in the tournament.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Wichita State (1-1) vs. Centenary (1-3)
7:00 p.m.
Koch Arena; Wichita, Kansas
The Shockers look to rebound from their second straight loss to Missouri-Kansas City when they host the Gents from Centenary. To do so, their fortunes are closely tied to the rebounding prowess of forward Ramon Clemente. He tied a career high in rebounds against the Kangaroos (17 boards) and is the early leader in rebounds per game in the Missouri Valley Conference (14.5 rpg).
More importantly, as Paul Suellentrop points out, tonight’s game gives Gregggggggg Marshall’s team the chance to square off against another smallish squad that plays a 1-3-1 zone. Marshall points to patience as the key in tonight’s matchup, saying his players were a bit too intent to hit quick 3-pointers against the UMKC zone.
Stopping the Gents on defense starts by the Shox focusing on guard Nick Stallings. His 17.5 points and 7 rebounds per game lead Centenary in those categories. For an offense that gets much of its production from the guard spot, Stallings is the leader among three perimeter players that average double figures in points per game.
Even though the matchup with Centenary should produce a lot of opportunities for the bigger Shockers like Clemente, J.T. Turley, and even A.J. Hawkins, WSU can’t afford to look ahead to their Thanksgiving showdown with Georgetown. The Shox and Hoyas will play in the opening round of the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, with WSU getting a second-round game against either Tennessee or Siena. Other teams in the tourney include Panon’s Michigan State Spartans, Gonzaga, Oklahoma State, and cry baby Gary Williams’ Maryland Terps.
~ Creighton Otter
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