2021-22 Games of Interest Thread

[Trapped in California]

Drake + SIU in a dog fight. SIU came from 17 down to one possession. SIU struggling to get over the hump.

More importantly, Wilkins left game near the end of the first half with a twisted knee. Didn't look obviously bad on the video, but he is wrapped from thigh to ankle.

[orangetennis]

Bears not exactly throttling the Aces right now.

[not a drake fan]

Some would say that they're tied.

You gotta be kidding me, bears.

[CyCarp]

Well, the bracket is set. Looks like we get the winner of Illinois St/Indiana St game, and if we win we'll get the Loyola/Bradley winner.

[Purrrrrfect]

One would presume if all holds..The winner of 1 v 4 seed is the defacto Championship and would be the fave goin into Sunday

[BCPanther]

I'm not sure Drake is thrilled with getting SIU right away again. I wouldn't be.

[ceaser150]

Not the easiest path one could hope for

[Khan4Cats]

One would presume if all holds..The winner of 1 v 4 seed is the defacto Championship and would be the fave goin into Sunday

Why? The reason they are the 4 seed is because they went 1-3 against the other two teams tied for second best record.

[Khan4Cats]

Not the easiest path one could hope for

Nothing was going to be easy. They need to focus on the last time they were the 1 seed and take care of Friday first. Loyola split with Bradley and their win was in overtime, so that is no sure thing for them to get to Saturday.

[Username]

Live RPI up 20 to 73.

Obviously not complaining nor can one really complain about ifs and buts, but one has to wonder where we could be if we didn't drop those 3 early home games.

[SteinPizza]

Why? The reason they are the 4 seed is because they went 1-3 against the other two teams tied for second best record.

Drake beat Loyola twice, correct? They’re a tough out, but so are several other teams. Get ready for a wild ride. It’s easy to see some upsets next weekend. All the teams are too evenly matched for there not to be some surprises.

[not a drake fan]

Tuttle back on KXNO Sports Fanatics. 27 minute mark.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/487-kxno-sports-fanatics-28237065/episode/more-college-basketball-senior-night-in-93614047/

[Wxcpanther]

Tuttle sounds so much like Jake with how he talks.

[BCPanther]

I'm old enough to remember when Iowa State fans used to crucify UNI for playing low scoring games...

At least we won ours...

[Username]

One of the most interesting first round NCAA tournament games might be a battle between 2 teams we lost to very early on which would be a 4-13 matchup between Arkansas and Vermont

I don't think Arkansas is by any means a weak 4 seed, but they kinda got a tough draw. Metrics are split on Vermont. Evan Miya has them as high as 27 with a ridiculously efficient lineup, but KPI has them at 89. Net ranking is about in the middle at 52. They've also only had 3 quad 1 and 2 games combined with us being the only win. It makes me grateful we get a decent amount of opportunities here. We had 11 quad 1/2 games and went a respectable 5-6. Quad 3 is what really hurt us going 6-4.