Redbirds v Missouri State 2/6 2:00 PM ESPN3

[ISU86]

Loyola-Chicago -20 | 123 1/2 Evansville
Drake -14 | 133 1/2 at Valparaiso
Missouri State -7 | 147 1/2 at Illinois State
Bradley -7 | 130 1/2 Southern Illinois
Northern Iowa -1 | 142 1/2 Indiana State

Not necessarily surprising line. MSU have been scuffling of late as well; however, Dana seems to have Dan's number.

Will probably stay close and lose in last second.

Bears 72, Redbirds 71

 

[Bird Friend]

Kinda depends on which Birds show up. We could play it real close and lose in the last second . . . or we could get blown out early . . . And we could do one of each in the two games . . .

 

[redbirdron1]

Here's the skinny as I see this one. Their Big could really command the game and they'll distance themselves so we must have fresh / energetic
perimeter guys to sag and provide help D - if not we are in trouble. Of course, sagging in the Zone too can hurt if they pass well and have an ON shooting day from deep. This is pretty much the same scenario for every game.

A couple of Phil Fayne type dudes who r available out of JC for 3 years eligibility would be the ticket........and one having a rear end the size of a Maytag would be sweet.

Go Birds!

 

[Redbird222]

Mosley has really stepped up his game and besides the one Loyola game has played excellent. We cannot let him pentrate although he can shoot the three well. He will be a difficult matchup for us. If we spend too much energy on him, Prim can take over (15.1 ppg and 9.2 ppg).

Both are legit first team or second team MVC players this year.

I hope the birds can win the turnover battle. T.O. are always a key factor but it will be really important in these games. MSU is prone to turnovers and I would think we need a decisive advantage to perhaps overcome some other things.

 

[Bird Friend]

Why do our bigs always have to try to prove they can dribble?

 

[Bird Friend]

I just want to make sure I'm watching the correct game. Did Dusan just get a put back basket?

 

[ISU86]

I have seen (more than) enough Dedric Boyd floor time.

 

[Redbird222]

I just want to make sure I'm watching the correct game. Did Dusan just get a put back basket?

And finished with a left hand on another play

 

[Redbird222]

I have seen (more than) enough Dedric Boyd floor time.

Boyd allowing penetration at top of zone

 

[Bird Friend]

I have seen (more than) enough Dedric Boyd floor time.

He's not even close on his shots today . . .

 

[Redbird Alum 2004]

Kids looking good so far.

 

[Redbird222]

He's not even close on his shots today . . .

Finally made his 5th shot when driving to hoop. Sissoko has to learn to play without fouling

 

[Redbird Alum 2004]

It is nice seeing the guys keep improving as the season goes on. Gives me a lot of hope for next season. Especially after these kids get to be in the weight room all summer.

 

[ISU86]

Valparaiso gave Drake a run for their money, lost 80-77

 

[ISU86]

It would be nice to have a big that is at least above average on both ends of the floor

 

[Redbird222]

We need MSU to have another 7 or 8 turnovers.

 

[Redbird222]

Better stop Mosley penetration

 

[Redbird222]

Needed that 3 from Boyd because the game was getting away from us

 

[Bird Friend]

Can't make our bunnies . . . and cheap turnovers . . . and not getting back on D . . .

and suddenly we're down 9 with 2:27 remaining . . .

 

[ISU86]

Defense does not look good when Boyd is on the floor.