Today In The Valley (Feb. 3)
Bradley (13-9; 7-4, t-2nd) vs. Northern Iowa (16-6; 10-1, 1st)
7:00 p.m.
Carver Arena; Peoria, Illinois
I was able to watch Northern Iowa’s game at Indiana State on Saturday via Fox Sports, and I thought for a minute (actually, 20 minutes of game time) they were going to drop their second game to the Sycs this season.
The Trees came out red het from behind the 3-point line and built an early first half lead that sent them into the break up by 7. And then it happened. ISU started playing like a team in last place, and UNI started playing like the league leader. Ben Jacobsen’s team was able to cause turnover after turnover and convert them into easy buckets. Slowly but surely, the Panthers clawed away at the lead and ended up with a 61-57 victory.
Like Drake last season, this year’s UNI squad just finds a way to win. They’ve posted 10 straight victories since their conference opening loss to the Sycamores. They have two tough tests this week, though, as they host Creighton on Sunday afternoon and travel to Peoria for a game tonight against Bradley.
The Braves put more than a scare into the UNI faithful two weeks ago; BU led the home team by 6 at the break and opened up a 10-point second half lead. Still, Northern Iowa was able to cut the deficit and then explode past the Braves for the win in the last few minutes of the game.
After two wins following that loss in Cedar Falls, Bradley is coming off a tough loss to rival Illinois State, 69-65. They are looking to separate themselves from the second place log jam, where they sit with the Redbirds and Bluejays.
All of the Valley teams, and especially the Jays and ‘birds, will be rooting for the Braves to knock the Panthers down a notch tonight and put some teams in striking distance of the league leaders. This game should be a good matchup, and the outcome will most likely be determined by the pace established between the two teams. Will Jacobsen be able to adjust to Bradley’s speed on defense, or will the patience and physical toughness of the Panthers be too much for the Braves to overcome?
Picks
Creighton Otter: Bradley
Panon: Bradley
Dance Cam Guy: Bradley
~ Dance Cam Guy
7:00 p.m.
Carver Arena; Peoria, Illinois
I was able to watch Northern Iowa’s game at Indiana State on Saturday via Fox Sports, and I thought for a minute (actually, 20 minutes of game time) they were going to drop their second game to the Sycs this season.
The Trees came out red het from behind the 3-point line and built an early first half lead that sent them into the break up by 7. And then it happened. ISU started playing like a team in last place, and UNI started playing like the league leader. Ben Jacobsen’s team was able to cause turnover after turnover and convert them into easy buckets. Slowly but surely, the Panthers clawed away at the lead and ended up with a 61-57 victory.
Like Drake last season, this year’s UNI squad just finds a way to win. They’ve posted 10 straight victories since their conference opening loss to the Sycamores. They have two tough tests this week, though, as they host Creighton on Sunday afternoon and travel to Peoria for a game tonight against Bradley.
The Braves put more than a scare into the UNI faithful two weeks ago; BU led the home team by 6 at the break and opened up a 10-point second half lead. Still, Northern Iowa was able to cut the deficit and then explode past the Braves for the win in the last few minutes of the game.
After two wins following that loss in Cedar Falls, Bradley is coming off a tough loss to rival Illinois State, 69-65. They are looking to separate themselves from the second place log jam, where they sit with the Redbirds and Bluejays.
All of the Valley teams, and especially the Jays and ‘birds, will be rooting for the Braves to knock the Panthers down a notch tonight and put some teams in striking distance of the league leaders. This game should be a good matchup, and the outcome will most likely be determined by the pace established between the two teams. Will Jacobsen be able to adjust to Bradley’s speed on defense, or will the patience and physical toughness of the Panthers be too much for the Braves to overcome?
Picks
Creighton Otter: Bradley
Panon: Bradley
Dance Cam Guy: Bradley
~ Dance Cam Guy
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