Today In The Valley (Nov. 26)
Bradley (2-2) vs. Richmond (3-1)
4:00 p.m.
Alico Arena; Fort Meyers, Florida
Well, I guess it is like they say, a win is a win. Thanks in part to sophomore Will Egolf, Bradley was able to come back and barely escape the Florida-Gulf Coast Eagles last night. Theron Wilson and Sam Maniscalco each chipped in 13 points to tie with game-high honors.
The Braves look to carry this bit of momentum into tonight’s game against the Richmond Spiders, whose only loss is a 5-point setback at the Carrier Dome against CBE Classic champion Syracuse.
Bradley has not been able to establish much of an offensive rhythm so far this season. And let’s face it: offensive prowess and rebounding is what got Jim Les and the Braves by the past few seasons. Things are not looking good early for Bradley, or at least not like the fans in Peoria have become accustom to. A win today against a good Richmond team on a neutral court would change that outlook in a hurry.
The Spiders are a quick, veteran-laden team with the ability to spread the ball around, and they count on multiple contributors on offense. If the Braves can play the kind of tenacious defense they showed against Florida-Gulf Coast, they could have a shot at what I would call an upset.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Indiana State (0-2) vs. Murray State (2-1)
6:00 p.m.
Hulman Center; Terre Haute, Indiana
The Sycamores hope to rebound from a disappointing 80-69 loss to North Texas. With the loss of Marico Stinson and the first-semester academic suspension of Harry Marshall, ISU fans had to think there would be some rough roads ahead to start the year. But the clock is ticking on this team to put a “1” in the win column soon.
Although the game against North Texas was close in the first half, the Sycamores were just unable to match North Texas’ offensive firepower. With an eye toward turning the early season schedule around, ISU looks for a victory tonight against the Racers from Murray State.
The Racers enter the game fresh off an impressive 89-61 win over Western Kentucky. Murray State seems to have a bit of an advantage in size and quickness, but both ISU and MSU will each have former Bluejays on their sides. Head coach Kevin McKenna will be looking for a way to shut down former Jay Isacc Miles as he makes his second trip to ISU (just not wearing “Creighton” across his chest). The sophomore transfer leads the Racers in minutes played this season and averages 9 points and 40% 3-point shooting in the backcourt.
As much as I would love to see the Sycamores start to turn things around, I think they may have their hands full with a talented Racers squad. Maybe they could check Face Book to see if there are any D-I basketball players looking for a new school.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Southern Illinois (2-2) at Western Kentucky (1-2)
7:00 p.m.
E.A. Diddle Arena; Bowling Green, Kentucky
Southern Illinois is traveling once again. After two games at Madison Square Garden against Duke and UCLA, the Salukis take on the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green. In two games in NYC, SIU stayed close for 30 minutes in each game but faded during the last 10 minutes as two top-10 teams pulled away. SIU is a young team with an experienced point guard. Early in the season sophomore Carlton Fay is leading the team in scoring at 14.5 ppg and freshman Kevin Dillard is also in double figures at 11.8 ppg. The Salukis will be without center Nick Evans, who will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken wrist which he sustained against UCLA.
It has been a rough start to the season for the Hilltoppers. They are coming off a tough loss at Murray State (and Issac Miles), 89-61. Even though they play at home, they are going to have their work cut out for them. After SIU they play #3 Louisville in Nashville and then host Georgia. The Hilltoppers lost a lot of key players from last year’s Sweet 16 season, which included a win over Drake and the ESPY for "Best Finish." Look for SIU to play a full 40 minutes in this game.
~ Panon
4:00 p.m.
Alico Arena; Fort Meyers, Florida
Well, I guess it is like they say, a win is a win. Thanks in part to sophomore Will Egolf, Bradley was able to come back and barely escape the Florida-Gulf Coast Eagles last night. Theron Wilson and Sam Maniscalco each chipped in 13 points to tie with game-high honors.
The Braves look to carry this bit of momentum into tonight’s game against the Richmond Spiders, whose only loss is a 5-point setback at the Carrier Dome against CBE Classic champion Syracuse.
Bradley has not been able to establish much of an offensive rhythm so far this season. And let’s face it: offensive prowess and rebounding is what got Jim Les and the Braves by the past few seasons. Things are not looking good early for Bradley, or at least not like the fans in Peoria have become accustom to. A win today against a good Richmond team on a neutral court would change that outlook in a hurry.
The Spiders are a quick, veteran-laden team with the ability to spread the ball around, and they count on multiple contributors on offense. If the Braves can play the kind of tenacious defense they showed against Florida-Gulf Coast, they could have a shot at what I would call an upset.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Indiana State (0-2) vs. Murray State (2-1)
6:00 p.m.
Hulman Center; Terre Haute, Indiana
The Sycamores hope to rebound from a disappointing 80-69 loss to North Texas. With the loss of Marico Stinson and the first-semester academic suspension of Harry Marshall, ISU fans had to think there would be some rough roads ahead to start the year. But the clock is ticking on this team to put a “1” in the win column soon.
Although the game against North Texas was close in the first half, the Sycamores were just unable to match North Texas’ offensive firepower. With an eye toward turning the early season schedule around, ISU looks for a victory tonight against the Racers from Murray State.
The Racers enter the game fresh off an impressive 89-61 win over Western Kentucky. Murray State seems to have a bit of an advantage in size and quickness, but both ISU and MSU will each have former Bluejays on their sides. Head coach Kevin McKenna will be looking for a way to shut down former Jay Isacc Miles as he makes his second trip to ISU (just not wearing “Creighton” across his chest). The sophomore transfer leads the Racers in minutes played this season and averages 9 points and 40% 3-point shooting in the backcourt.
As much as I would love to see the Sycamores start to turn things around, I think they may have their hands full with a talented Racers squad. Maybe they could check Face Book to see if there are any D-I basketball players looking for a new school.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Southern Illinois (2-2) at Western Kentucky (1-2)
7:00 p.m.
E.A. Diddle Arena; Bowling Green, Kentucky
Southern Illinois is traveling once again. After two games at Madison Square Garden against Duke and UCLA, the Salukis take on the Hilltoppers in Bowling Green. In two games in NYC, SIU stayed close for 30 minutes in each game but faded during the last 10 minutes as two top-10 teams pulled away. SIU is a young team with an experienced point guard. Early in the season sophomore Carlton Fay is leading the team in scoring at 14.5 ppg and freshman Kevin Dillard is also in double figures at 11.8 ppg. The Salukis will be without center Nick Evans, who will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken wrist which he sustained against UCLA.
It has been a rough start to the season for the Hilltoppers. They are coming off a tough loss at Murray State (and Issac Miles), 89-61. Even though they play at home, they are going to have their work cut out for them. After SIU they play #3 Louisville in Nashville and then host Georgia. The Hilltoppers lost a lot of key players from last year’s Sweet 16 season, which included a win over Drake and the ESPY for "Best Finish." Look for SIU to play a full 40 minutes in this game.
~ Panon
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