UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

[Newt99]

I'm going to keep riding this streak for as long as it lasts. Hopefully I have to keep doing this for about another month!

The Panthers swept this matchup in the regular season but both games were close. The rematch in Peoria required a big comeback after being down eight with four minutes to go, down six with a minute and a half left. Johnny and Ali lit it up from three down the stretch, and Moran's three with five seconds left provided the margin of victory.

The Braves have more size than in recent years but still seem to rely more on their guard play. We should be able to play the inside game to our advantage. They only shot .324 on the season from three-point range, so as long as we play solid defense that shouldn't scare us. As long as we don't get in a hole early, we should be able to control this game.

Keep on rollin' Cats!

[4N6]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

Will be watching with three friends from sunny central Florida. Have turned these guys into Panther fans. We pretty much agree that Lucas is a beast. And, how about that crucial basket by Koch with a few minutes left yesterday? BTW ... the TV announcers did UNI well. Go Cats. Good luck today. To all Panther fans in St. Louis, wish we were there - have a safe trip back to Iowa. Hopefully, you'll have a late-eve. Sunday trip back to Iowa !!!

[JCPanthers]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

We need Moran to shake yesterday's performance off. He really struggled with his shooting and ball handling. Kinda looked like a freshman. The kid is tough....and I expect a much better game out of him.

[PantherHawk]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

gonna need big E to get in the groove! better defense as well, i would try and zone them if i was UNI! force them to shoot from the outside!

I'm gonna say!

UNI 55
Bradley 52

[Purrrrrfect]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

Just don't give up a 3 at the buzzer to these guys again like a couple years ago... That was a killer.

[PantherATC]

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We pretty much agree that Lucas is a beast. And, how about that crucial basket by Koch with a few minutes left yesterday?

No doubt! O'Rear has done a great job, he plays his ass off. Him and Koch together on the floor are a lot of fun to watch.

[jman2004]

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I think officiating has been kind of questionable at this point in time.

[jman2004]

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And just as I say that, Les gets a "T".

[DrewDog]

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Les is a putz!

[Newsbreaker]

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I think officiating has been kind of questionable at this point in time.

There have been a few I haven't understood, but in a big game, I prefer they let the kids play a little bit.

Good game so far.

[Chitown Panther]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

good ft shooting by both teams...

[jman2004]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

There have been a few I haven't understood, but in a big game, I prefer they let the kids play a little bit.

Good game so far.

Like the call on Rody, arms straight up, sending Singh to the line. That was weak. Should've been a no-call.

But otherwise, the calls have evened out, and not too bad right now.

[jman2004]

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Jordan's played really well down the stretch I think.

[DrewDog]

Re: UNI vs. Bradley, MVC semifinal

Like the call on Rody, arms straight up, sending Singh to the line. That was weak. Should've been a no-call.

But otherwise, the calls have evened out, and not too bad right now.

Singh gets away with using his forearm all the time.

[Neighbor]

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I listened to the Bradley / S.I.U. game as I was driving through Peoria yesterday. Talk about boring and confusing! Sounded like they had one play by play guy and two analysts. No emotion. Sounded like I was listening to obituaries.

I take G.R. & K.B. any day!