Game 15 - Jan 4 - At Valpo

[kochrab]

Valpo hasn't been the ultra terrible Valpo they have the past few years, but they're not spectacular either. Should be a good opportunity to run up a score on the road. They've kept it close with both Drake and Bradley though, so who the heck knows. If the UNI that showed up against Belmont and for 20 minutes against SIU plays, I like our chances.

[BCPanther]

I'll keep beating the drum.

If you are going to compete for a regular season title, these are the games you have to win. They're 269th (KenPom) defensively. Should be a good day to get some points on the board and the best possible matchup in the league for us without or with a limited Hutty.

[MVCBeat]

I seem to remember a freshman Austin Phyfe having a breakout against Valpo. Maybe its time for Hornseth to follow suit.

[CletusCat]

I seem to remember a freshman Austin Phyfe having a breakout against Valpo. Maybe its time for Hornseth to follow suit.

Yes! I believe Austin lit up The Dunkin' Dutchman's (Rik Smits) son for 20 plus points!

And I would be thrilled if Will had a 20 point breakout game as well!

[CyCarp]

Has there been any word on Hutty?

[06panther10]

Something about playing anywhere in Indiana...Especially this little gym.

Gotta come out ready to play right at the tip, especially with Hutty being out or very limited.

Same formula as Belmont, pound the paint, rebound, and defend the wing.

[BCPanther]

Has there been any word on Hutty?

Game time decision. Will be limited if he goes. Not as bad as initially feared.

[MVCBeat]

NIU to the Mountain West in football. I really hope the MVC doesn't take them in other sports. Subtraction by addition if they do.

[MVCBeat]

Also likely means the MAC is looking for a new full member.

[kochrab]

NIU to the Mountain West in football. I really hope the MVC doesn't take them in other sports. Subtraction by addition if they do.

They completely suck at everything else essentially. Especially in the ways it matters. Please no.

[MVCBeat]

Horizon seems the most likely destination. Goodness I hope so.

The Pac 7 still needs another football school. Maybe they go this route with Toledo and we can scoop them up for the other sports. I'd be strongly in favor of that move.

[BCPanther]

Also likely means the MAC is looking for a new full member.

They already have it. UMass joins next year.

I'd be shocked if NIU parks everything else anywhere other than the Horizon. The Horizon doesn't currently have a school in 'Chicago' and that's valuable to them

[MVCBeat]

They already have it. UMass joins next year.

I'd be shocked if NIU parks everything else anywhere other than the Horizon. The Horizon doesn't currently have a school in 'Chicago' and that's valuable to them

Oh well that works out nicely I guess.

[PantherAlum09]

Also, what a downgrade for UMass basketball. Going from the A10 to the MAC obviously for football.

[PantherAlum09]

I'm a little nervous about this game. Valpo has played stronger teams tough. Really need Tytan and Will to bully Cooper inside. It would be great to win by a good amount but a win at all in this game would feel huge today.