Today In The Valley (Feb. 14)
Bradley (13-12; 7-7, t-4th) vs. Evansville (15-9; 7-7, t-4th)
1:00 p.m.
Carver Arena; Peoria, Illinois
Coming of a tough road loss is always a difficult task, especially in the Valley. Ideally a team would want to bounce back with a home game, and that’s what the Braves are looking to do this afternoon in Peoria.
Bradley played a tough Creighton team on Wednesday night in Omaha and looked to have a solid chance at the upset; they led at halftime (thanks in part to a crazy half court shot at the buzzer by Sam Maniscalco) and halfway through the second half. But Dana Altman earned his pay check once again as he rallied the Jays to a victory 79-65, giving the Braves their fourth loss in a row.
The Purple Aces also had a shot at the upset in their last game, albeit in a much different turn of events. They were down 26 points to Illinois State at home, and things were looking vaguely familiar to their 30-point loss earlier this season against the Redbirds. The Purple Aces were able to rally back but still fall short for a 2-point loss at home, thanks to some heroics by the O-Hawk.
These teams are tied for 4th place in the MVC and trying their hardest to stay out of the Thursday night games in St. Louis.
Picks
Creighton Otter: Bradley
Panon: Bradley
Dance Cam Guy: Bradley
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Missouri State (10-15; 3-11, 10th) vs. Indiana State (6-19; 4-10, 9th)
7:00 p.m.
JQH Arena; Springfield, Missouri
MVC TV
A two game losing streak has the MSU Bears in last place in the Valley. The bad part about this two game losing streak is that it happened at home.
Missouri State has always been known as a tough place to play, where the crowd is almost as intense as the Bears defense on the floor. And let us not forget the always intimidating Sign Guy. But with so many injuries this season as well as opening a new gym, the aura isn’t quite there right now.
Indiana State has been quite a story this year. They have spent the majority of the season in the basement of the Valley, but all of their wins have come over two of the top three MVC teams. Translation: the Sycamores can beat anyone on any given day. After a triumph over Illinois State at Redbird Arena in an overtime thriller last Sunday, the Trees beat Drake at home on Wednesday.
Picks
Creighton Otter: Indiana State
Panon: Indiana State
Dance Cam Guy: Indiana State
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Wichita State (12-13; 6-8, t-6th) vs. Northern Iowa (18-7; 12-2, 1st)
7:00 p.m.
Koch Arena; Wichita, Kansas
Two words for Northern Iowa: Trap Game.
A Saturday night tip-off in front of 10,000-plus Black and Gold clad rabid Shox fans? Check.
A home team coming off a crazy last-second win in their last game? Check.
A home team that has some size to counter a big frontline for the Panthers? Check.
A home team that after losing their first 6 MVC games has gone 6-2 since, including 5-0 at home? Check.
Northern Iowa beat the pants off of Chris Lowery and his 8-player roster midweek, but that was at home following their second conference loss of the season. Expect the trip to Kansas to be a bit more difficult than their sweep of SIU.
Picks
Creighton Otter: Wichita State
Panon: Northern Iowa
Dance Cam Guy: Wichita State
~ Creighton Otter
1:00 p.m.
Carver Arena; Peoria, Illinois
Coming of a tough road loss is always a difficult task, especially in the Valley. Ideally a team would want to bounce back with a home game, and that’s what the Braves are looking to do this afternoon in Peoria.
Bradley played a tough Creighton team on Wednesday night in Omaha and looked to have a solid chance at the upset; they led at halftime (thanks in part to a crazy half court shot at the buzzer by Sam Maniscalco) and halfway through the second half. But Dana Altman earned his pay check once again as he rallied the Jays to a victory 79-65, giving the Braves their fourth loss in a row.
The Purple Aces also had a shot at the upset in their last game, albeit in a much different turn of events. They were down 26 points to Illinois State at home, and things were looking vaguely familiar to their 30-point loss earlier this season against the Redbirds. The Purple Aces were able to rally back but still fall short for a 2-point loss at home, thanks to some heroics by the O-Hawk.
These teams are tied for 4th place in the MVC and trying their hardest to stay out of the Thursday night games in St. Louis.
Picks
Creighton Otter: Bradley
Panon: Bradley
Dance Cam Guy: Bradley
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Missouri State (10-15; 3-11, 10th) vs. Indiana State (6-19; 4-10, 9th)
7:00 p.m.
JQH Arena; Springfield, Missouri
MVC TV
A two game losing streak has the MSU Bears in last place in the Valley. The bad part about this two game losing streak is that it happened at home.
Missouri State has always been known as a tough place to play, where the crowd is almost as intense as the Bears defense on the floor. And let us not forget the always intimidating Sign Guy. But with so many injuries this season as well as opening a new gym, the aura isn’t quite there right now.
Indiana State has been quite a story this year. They have spent the majority of the season in the basement of the Valley, but all of their wins have come over two of the top three MVC teams. Translation: the Sycamores can beat anyone on any given day. After a triumph over Illinois State at Redbird Arena in an overtime thriller last Sunday, the Trees beat Drake at home on Wednesday.
Picks
Creighton Otter: Indiana State
Panon: Indiana State
Dance Cam Guy: Indiana State
~ Dance Cam Guy
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Wichita State (12-13; 6-8, t-6th) vs. Northern Iowa (18-7; 12-2, 1st)
7:00 p.m.
Koch Arena; Wichita, Kansas
Two words for Northern Iowa: Trap Game.
A Saturday night tip-off in front of 10,000-plus Black and Gold clad rabid Shox fans? Check.
A home team coming off a crazy last-second win in their last game? Check.
A home team that has some size to counter a big frontline for the Panthers? Check.
A home team that after losing their first 6 MVC games has gone 6-2 since, including 5-0 at home? Check.
Northern Iowa beat the pants off of Chris Lowery and his 8-player roster midweek, but that was at home following their second conference loss of the season. Expect the trip to Kansas to be a bit more difficult than their sweep of SIU.
Picks
Creighton Otter: Wichita State
Panon: Northern Iowa
Dance Cam Guy: Wichita State
~ Creighton Otter
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