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Post by ATP on Dec 20, 2023 22:14:51 GMT -6
NO prediction from me on total wins but what I always ask for is a team that has a 50-50 chance of winning every game they play. First off, not clanking 6 out of 12 free throws is a good start. I'd prefer a few fewer end-zone passes on breakaway plays but pace of game will dictate that. This team gets the ball, which is nice. I know it's hard to compare a competitive team with the sh**mill operation Lickliter left us with. Wow, this is just different to watch.
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Post by austinace on Dec 20, 2023 22:28:44 GMT -6
The only thing that I think Tennessee Tech did well (that other teams have not been able to do) is when Tanner tried to post up they were successful on pushing him further from the basket and not allowing him to post up at point blank range. Everything else we were pretty much able to do what we wanted at will. If the game was closer we might have gone back to Tanner more though.
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Post by austinace on Dec 21, 2023 5:51:50 GMT -6
With the way this team is playing, it is not impossible for them to make a run at a postseason tournament. However, the valley is historically a one or two bid league for the big dance. So that is certainly an uphill battle as that likely means that we have to beat out Indiana State and/or Drake to have a shot at the big dance. The game at Indiana State on January 3rd will give us a better idea if we are semi-competitive with the upper MVC teams this year. Any one know of a team that has made it to the big dance after a dismal previous season like the Aces did last year? Let’s keep drinking the purple Kool-Aid and believing in these kids and the staff. Some interesting tournament information/trivia here: www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-03-08/march-madness-history-comprehensive-guide-mens-tournament?amp
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Post by aceloverlarry on Dec 21, 2023 7:34:27 GMT -6
As far as predictions go, Kenpom currently has us predicted to finish 18-13 with a conference record of 9-11. That would put us in a 3way tie for 8th in the MVC, with a 3 way tie for 5th right in front of us at 10-10.
For me personally, I still think 20 wins is absolutely possible but there is a slim margin for error to get there and we’re going to have to win a few unexpected road games to do so. If we can win at Bradley in early January, I’ll feel a lot more confident in our chances at 20 wins.
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Post by aceslfer on Dec 21, 2023 9:12:56 GMT -6
again there is only 19 MVC games
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Post by aceslfer on Dec 21, 2023 9:15:34 GMT -6
maybe 20
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Post by Tom Servo on Dec 21, 2023 9:16:44 GMT -6
There are 20 total MVC games - 18 left to play.
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Post by Tom Servo on Dec 21, 2023 9:26:37 GMT -6
Good job Aces - was nice to see us take care of business. Hopefully we can keep it rolling and find a way to steal one of these games coming up - going to be a tall task. Regardless of how these next two games go we need a good crowd for Murray here and we need to win that one and then go from there.
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Post by rtv79 on Dec 21, 2023 9:34:55 GMT -6
How wonderfully different this feels than feeling like a patsy for sooooo long and wondering if we could compete in D3. Keep up the good work, boys!
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Post by ATP on Dec 21, 2023 10:30:47 GMT -6
How wonderfully different this feels than feeling like a patsy for sooooo long and wondering if we could compete in D3. Keep up the good work, boys! Wabash put up a better fight than TTU did, that's a fact.
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Post by ATP on Dec 21, 2023 10:33:31 GMT -6
I don't think UC is unbeatable at home but it's a game they don't expect to lose. It's one of the biggest teams the Aces will see from here on out. Honestly, the focus should be on Sicko State, not the Bearcats. If you can snatch one, fine. If not, just get better. This will be a better game than the Brighams was.
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Post by austinace on Dec 21, 2023 10:55:47 GMT -6
Great to see that Yacine's brother was able to make the game and surprise his brother:
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Post by austinace on Dec 21, 2023 10:57:00 GMT -6
Anthony's CP postgame article:
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Post by acescott on Dec 21, 2023 13:07:42 GMT -6
A comment I never make.. I thought the officiating was pretty good last night.
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Post by municup14 on Dec 21, 2023 13:37:23 GMT -6
Does anyone know if Braylon is redshirting
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