Today In The Valley (Dec. 23)
Indiana State (2-8) vs. IUPUI (6-4)
1:00 p.m.
Conseco Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, Indiana
Congratulations Sycamores, you now have bragging rights over Division III DePauw University. Maybe if you say it fast enough, people will think you beat DePaul; that would be nice. Indiana State shouldn’t pound their chest too hard, as they had zero three pointers and escaped with a 66-60 win thanks to a rebounding advantage of 42-27 and getting 22 points from the free throw line.
I was fairly confident with Indiana States chances in their final two games before the conference schedule started, but after Saturday’s squeaker, I have my doubts. The Sycamores will look to build on the win over DePaul DePauw as they head to Indianapolis to take on the Jaguars of IUPUI in the Christmas at Conseco Showdown.
The Jaguars have not played the Sycamores since 2001, and the all-time series is all knotted up at 1-1. I wouldn’t expect the Fieldhouse to be rocking with a 1 p.m. start on a Tuesday, but this will be a tough match up for ISU. IUPUI has had some quality games this year including a one point loss to a solid Arizona State squad and a win at Seton Hall of the Big East this past weekend. I may have to change my thoughts about a W for the Sycs today, but I guess we will see.
Oh, and the Pacers and Nets play the nightcap after the two Indiana schools square off in the afternoon. Nice.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Bradley (5-5) vs. SIU-Edwardsville (2-9)
7:00 p.m.
Carver Arena; Peoria, Illinois
The Braves are looking to make it three in a row as they play host to SIU-Edwardsville tonight at Carver Arena. Although it is the first year for the Cougars as a provisional Division I program, they bring a familiar face back to face the Braves: head coach Lennox Forrester, former Braves assistant coach. The Cougars also bring a dismal 2-8 record to BU, as they have struggled so far this season during their transition. This should be a good warm up for the Redbirds as they look to start the conference schedule against Southern Illinois on Sunday.
Bradley fans: if this game doesn’t seem important enough to show up for this evening, and if you need another good reason to venture out into the cold winter night, you will be treated to the performance of a lifetime from The Amazing Christopher at halftime:
The Amazing Christopher is ... what's the word? ... amazing!
As Creighton Fans can attest, the halftime show is worth the price of admission … even if the level of play probably won’t be. How many days until MCV play starts?
~ Dance Cam Guy
1:00 p.m.
Conseco Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, Indiana
Congratulations Sycamores, you now have bragging rights over Division III DePauw University. Maybe if you say it fast enough, people will think you beat DePaul; that would be nice. Indiana State shouldn’t pound their chest too hard, as they had zero three pointers and escaped with a 66-60 win thanks to a rebounding advantage of 42-27 and getting 22 points from the free throw line.
I was fairly confident with Indiana States chances in their final two games before the conference schedule started, but after Saturday’s squeaker, I have my doubts. The Sycamores will look to build on the win over DePaul DePauw as they head to Indianapolis to take on the Jaguars of IUPUI in the Christmas at Conseco Showdown.
The Jaguars have not played the Sycamores since 2001, and the all-time series is all knotted up at 1-1. I wouldn’t expect the Fieldhouse to be rocking with a 1 p.m. start on a Tuesday, but this will be a tough match up for ISU. IUPUI has had some quality games this year including a one point loss to a solid Arizona State squad and a win at Seton Hall of the Big East this past weekend. I may have to change my thoughts about a W for the Sycs today, but I guess we will see.
Oh, and the Pacers and Nets play the nightcap after the two Indiana schools square off in the afternoon. Nice.
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Bradley (5-5) vs. SIU-Edwardsville (2-9)
7:00 p.m.
Carver Arena; Peoria, Illinois
The Braves are looking to make it three in a row as they play host to SIU-Edwardsville tonight at Carver Arena. Although it is the first year for the Cougars as a provisional Division I program, they bring a familiar face back to face the Braves: head coach Lennox Forrester, former Braves assistant coach. The Cougars also bring a dismal 2-8 record to BU, as they have struggled so far this season during their transition. This should be a good warm up for the Redbirds as they look to start the conference schedule against Southern Illinois on Sunday.
Bradley fans: if this game doesn’t seem important enough to show up for this evening, and if you need another good reason to venture out into the cold winter night, you will be treated to the performance of a lifetime from The Amazing Christopher at halftime:
The Amazing Christopher is ... what's the word? ... amazing!
As Creighton Fans can attest, the halftime show is worth the price of admission … even if the level of play probably won’t be. How many days until MCV play starts?
~ Dance Cam Guy
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