MoState vs WSU

[dawg]

Can't say that I like either very much ... but it will begin soon. Any predictions?

[go bluejayss]

I think MSU will win this one. WSU is just clearly out of gas at this point. But hey who knows

[txsaluki05]

Definitely a big game for both teams. MSU needs this one if it wants to hang on to its at-large hopes. WSU, well, needs to win the whole damn thing. I'm pickin Hinson's squad in this one.

[dawg]

Definitely a big game for both teams. MSU needs this one if it wants to hang on to its at-large hopes. WSU, well, needs to win the whole damn thing. I'm pickin Hinson's squad in this one.

No love for Turdgeon?

[dawg_tired nemesis]

I do not think WSU is "out of gas". This is just my opinion obviously, but there has been team chemistry problems since the Kennesaw St game in December(before the vegas tourney). If WSU plays the way they have been, they are done.

[dawg]

I do not think WSU is "out of gas". This is just my opinion obviously, but there has been team chemistry problems since the Kennesaw St game in December(before the vegas tourney). If WSU plays the way they have been, they are done.

Kennesaw what?

[dawg]

Time for Bitchita vs. the Care Bears ... woot!

[MVC 4 Life]

Time for Bitchita vs. the Care Bears ... woot!

That is great. :grin: :grin: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I need another beer on that one.

[OmahaBen]

Let's go MSU (in triple OT...)

[WSUbballer]

No love for Turdgeon?

Can't afford to make the trip to the 'Lou? Must be an average lawboy.

[dawg]

That is great. :grin: :grin: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I need another beer on that one.

I'd guess I'm half a 12 pack ahead of ya buddy :)

[dawg]

Can't afford to make the trip to the 'Lou? Must be an average lawboy.

Yea. Pretty average .... like your team.

[dawg_tired nemesis]

Kennesaw ST and Maryland Easternshore were actually 2 games that were considered as the Vegas tourney but WSU and Kansas ST had home games against those 2. WSU plastered Maryland E as expected, but 2 nights later the game against Kennesaw was in doubt til the end and WSU never looked good that game or since that game.

BTW: about the "wuss" comment in your sig, you can't spell "it sucks" without SIU-C..... :grin:

[MVC 4 Life]

I'd guess I'm half a 12 pack ahead of ya buddy :)


There is always time to catch up. :innocent:

I got a late start tonight. Way to many beers last night at the games.:helpsmilie:

PS How great were them games last night. I love going to watch basketball when your team is not playing. I can sit back and watch the game with out going nuts.

[dawg]

There is always time to catch up. :innocent:

I got a late start tonight. Way to many beers last night at the games.:helpsmilie:

PS How great were them games last night. I love going to watch basketball when your team is not playing. I can sit back and watch the game with out going nuts.

Both were great ... I was proud of the Valley last night.

[Old Spike]

Let's Go Bears!:bears:

[dawg]

Kennesaw ST and Maryland Easternshore were actually 2 games that were considered as the Vegas tourney but WSU and Kansas ST had home games against those 2. WSU plastered Maryland E as expected, but 2 nights later the game against Kennesaw was in doubt til the end and WSU never looked good that game or since that game.

BTW: about the "wuss" comment in your sig, you can't spell "it sucks" without SIU-C..... :grin:

LOL --- Cr8ton already has that one ... try again.

[MVC 4 Life]

Both were great ... I was proud of the Valley last night.

That EU and Drake game did not look like a 8 seed vs a 9 seed game that is for sure.

[dawg]

I really dunno who I should root for...

Who loses easier to the Dawgs?

[Realhoops]

Let's go MSU (in triple OT...)

I think at this point I'd rather see WSU again --- it's really hard to beat anyone three times in one year, the MSU/CU games were both really close and nerve-wracking, and it seems like this year the Jays just match up a bit better with WSU. More importantly, though, I'd like to see FOUR Overtimes to decide the winner in this game!


:jays:

[MVC 4 Life]

I really dunno who I should root for...

Who loses easier to the Dawgs?

I really do not care, but it would be better for the valley if MSU wins.

[dawg]

I expect a MoState blowout ... but I could be wrong ...

Commentator just said Barry Hison's Battling [care] Bears LOL

[dawg]

I really do not care, but it would be better for the valley if MSU wins.

Agreed, but its kind of hard to think like that ...

[Realhoops]

I really dunno who I should root for...

Who loses easier to the Dawgs?

Speaking of looking ahead and ignoring tomorrow's opponent ....

[MVC 4 Life]

Agreed, but its kind of hard to think like that ...

I will say MSU then because A hole does not really scare me as much as Kyle cry baby Willson. I am just glad that we do not have to play UNI and Colman next game. Foster would be in the game at the 10 min mark in the first half with Shaw and Falker both out with 3 fouls.

[MVC 4 Life]

It is game time, talk to you all at halftime. :valley:

[dawg]

Speaking of looking ahead and ignoring tomorrow's opponent ....

Its not really about me ... I don't shoot any balls :salukis:

[dawg]

A-B-C Bears? huh?

[dawg]

Blake Ahern hasn't played well on this floor ??? What floor praytell?

[go bluejayss]

Wow the adrenaline must be flowing for these teams. Very fast pace to start out.

[dawg]

The turd is happy.

[go bluejayss]

Chemistry is working well for the shox. 7-0 lead.:shockers:

[DB for POY]

Barry must have gave the pep talk of his life before this game.:no:

[dawg]

Been a crazy tourney so far ...

[dawg]

Turd not so happy.

[Canevision]

MSU starting out in a big hole in a big game? I'm SHOCKED.

Mr. NIT vs. Mr. Pretty Good Coach.

Let's hope Barry breaks his name tonight...just once Barry.

[dawg]

Good game so far ...

[go bluejayss]

MSU on a 10-3 run locked up 10-10

[Realhoops]

Its not really about me ... I don't shoot any balls :salukis:

I understand that you don't play the game. But it really is about you -- it's about how arrogant it makes *you* look to be talking about who your team can more easily beat two games from now, instead of talking about whether your team will be able to win tomorrow. Not unlike when some Jays fan said something about "Bring on the Salukis" earlier today and was quickly reminded that the Jays have another game tomorrow that does not include SIU.

Pretty frantic start to this game. MSU on a tear all of a sudden to take the lead and just swarming WSU on both ends of the court -- MSU almost looks like SIU on defense all of a sudden!

[jaypharmalum]

This should be a fun game to watch as an observer only. I guess I'll pull for MSU as it would seem to benefit the Valley most if they win, but another matchup with WSU might be kind of fun also.

:jays:

[Realhoops]

The last few possessions it almost looks like WSU did not have in its scouting report that Mitchell would kill the Shockers -- he's being an absolutely beast all of a sudden.

This is definitely a fun game to watch right now, with some unbelievable efforts on both ends of the court on offense and defense alike.

[dawg]

WSU mascot is scary ... Its like a huge ugly phyllis dyler with a giant nose -- isn't there something better than that?

[Canevision]

Lord, why did Couisnard have to redshirt? I'd be done with him now if he hadn't.

He is always murder on the Bears. The man shoots decently, but seems to be Korver against the Bears.

[Canevision]

34-32 WSU at the half. they have 8 three pointers, and just seem to really want it tonight.

Hopefully, I'm not looking at shades of last year when MSU didn't come out of the locker room for the second half.

They have a big advantage down low, they need to keep pounding it inside, and actually make some FT's.

[go bluejayss]

They really need ahern to score. There is like a curse on him, according to the anouncers. He actually missed a free throw. Thats not normal.

[dab212s]

didn't a UNI cheerleader get hurt at halftime last year?

[go bluejayss]

didn't a UNI cheerleader get hurt at halftime last year?

Only one i remember was the SIU cheerleader fall...

[MVC 4 Life]

didn't a UNI cheerleader get hurt at halftime last year?


No, that was a SIU cheerleader.

[dab212s]

Only one i remember was the SIU cheerleader fall...
that's prolly the one i'm remembering

[tennis08tarheels]

that's prolly the one i'm remembering

See Dawgbit's avatar.

[txsaluki05]

ruh roh

[mproviz]

WSU mascot is scary ... Its like a huge ugly phyllis dyler with a giant nose -- isn't there something better than that?

please tell me i didn't just hear an SIU fan talking trash about mascots... :lol:

[rchif0]

It's a shuck of corn.

[Shockakhan]

A shuck of corn?? How bout' Wheat. :original:

[dab212s]

sounds like the Bears are dunking a lot on the shocks

[rchif0]

A shuck of corn?? How bout' Wheat. :original:
It's yellow and leafy, it's all the same. :D Just different booze from each.

[txsaluki05]

GodMekelGod with 11pts so far!

[dab212s]

bears have lead by 4 now after a 3 ball by shane laurie

[HollywoodBrave]

Spencer Laurie and Mitchell are playing terrific unselfish basketball in the 2nd half. Just beautiful.

[go bluejayss]

Couisnard is on fire!

[shocker3]

Wow! This is an exciting high powered basketball game. It has an ncaa tournament game feel to it.

Too bad this game isn't being shown on espn or some other national TV outlet.

:valley:

[HollywoodBrave]

Couisnard is destroying MSU.

[tennis08tarheels]

Uh, anyone interested in giving the score?

[HollywoodBrave]

Ahearn from the corner. Big time.

[HollywoodBrave]

50-48 MSU, guys getting on the floor.

9:30 left in the game, Time out.

[HollywoodBrave]

Another 3 for MSU, Bilyeau this time. 53-48 Bears

[HollywoodBrave]

Offensive foul WSU by Mekel. They better be careful or this one is going to get away from them.

8:52 remaining in the ball game.

Couisnard misses a wide open three. Tyler Chaney carves up the Shocker D and takes it in for a layup.

A foul on Richards of MSU, bad foul, as he could have taken a charge.

55-48 MSU, under 8 minute timeout.

[RoyalShock]

The charge on Mekel was bogus. He was at the top of his jump when the MSU player got set.

[rchif0]

Shox look tired to me. Their defense isn't getting back as quickly, and three guys just let Chaney weave between them.

[go bluejayss]

did anyone notice no fro for ogirri?

[HollywoodBrave]

Big time 3 by Bilyeu. Dryer answers for 3. 58-53 MSU. 6:45 left.

[HollywoodBrave]

60-60, 4:30 left in the game.

[shocker3]

Tied at 60, the Shocker fans are going nuts. A little over 4 minutes left.:valley:

[shocker3]

Still tied at 60. Time Out with 3:48 left, Shocks have the ball with 15 seconds left on the shot clock.

[go bluejayss]

foul on wilson, 3rd personal. Bears ball tied at 60-60

[rchif0]

Wilson fouls Deven, Bears ball, one and one. I think.

[shocker3]

Another TO with 3:15 left. Still tied at 60. MOST ball, 3rd foul on Kyle Wilson.:valley:

[HollywoodBrave]

Mitchell fouled, he will be shooting 2.

62-60 Bears with 2:31 left.

He kind of looks like a young Ice T, and he makes the first free throw. And the second.

64-60, Hinson timeout.

[WSUbballer]

How do you impartial fans think about the refereeing in the game thus far?

[PurpleJays]

:censored:'n awesome game

[HollywoodBrave]

The officiating has been a little lopsided, but in some instances, the only player who is aggressively going strong to the basket is Couisnard. The bigs for the Shocks are not playing strong with the ball.

[HollywoodBrave]

Chaney in the right spot at the right time.

66-61 with 52 seconds left.

[HollywoodBrave]

Karon Bradley nails a three from the corner, 66-64 MSU with 49 ticks left. Timeout Shocks.

[HollywoodBrave]

Foul on Kyle Wilson, who got away with a push-off against Mitchell. Bilyeu shooting 2.

15.1 seconds left.

He misses the first and makes the 2nd.

[HollywoodBrave]

No timeouts shocks.

They need a 3 to tie. Brauer misses as the Shocks seem completely unable to get a good look.

67-64 MSU wins this game.

[MSNSaluki]

Brauer misses a 3 at the buzzer.
Mo. State wins 67-64.

[go bluejayss]

Wow that game was never boring. I actually watched the whole thing!

[rchif0]

One of the most exciting games I've ever seen.

[go bluejayss]

Both Teams were playing hard and were determined to win.

[WSUbballer]

I expect a MoState blowout

Masterful call lawboy.


Good game Bears. That one shoulda been on CBS. Good luck the rest of the way.

[jaypharmalum]

Good game Bears - way to finish, I was worried for you.

See you tomorrow.

:jays:

[Old Spike]

Great Game! Go Bears, this is shaping up to be a typical, great MVC tourney!:valley:

[shocker3]

One of the most exciting games I've ever seen.


That was a great game. As I stated earlier, too bad it wasn't on espn or some other national TV outlet.

It was one of those games where both teams gave it their all for the whole 40 minutes. It was very exciting.

I hated to see either team lose (especially my team:original: ).

:valley:

[TNMSUFAN]

Great game Shocks!

What a great college basketball game and both teams fought to the end.

:bears:
:valley:

[gosalukie]

Congratulations Bears! very fun game to watch, more great valley basketball, I love this conference!:valley: :valley: :valley: :shockers: :bears:

[Nyghtewynd]

The Bears really won despite themselves in that one. Ahearn was as bad as he's ever been in one single game...he didn't shoot or defend well, but he did pass okay. Mitchell is just a straight-up warrior...made every big play when it was needed. When Laurie fell on the three attempt at the end, I was *sure* that the shot was going in, but it didn't.

What's up with the Bears' weird vulcan hand-signal thing?

I'm starting to understand why MSU didn't bring a dance team...that place is a complete menace to all cheerleaders everywhere. Down goes another one. But seriously--is there any rational reason why MSU was too cheap to send the Sugar Bears to this one?

The whole game was like one big dark cloud hanging over MSU and their fans most of the way. I think everyone was feeling the pressure big-time. Hopefully they come out much looser tomorrow against Creighton.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

Congrats on the NCAA tourney Bears!!! This game locks it up for you. You guys played great. Enjoy this season, you never know what next year will bring.

I agree with everyone who has said this was a truly great game. Amazingly clutch play, hot shooting, hussle, and just generally good basketball. If I lived in Maine and didn't follow the Valley, I would have still enjoyed watching this game.

Tonight was what I needed for closure for the season. I bet a lot of Shocker fans will agree with me. This was a good team, but it just wasn't their time. Close loss after close loss. Either way, the guys were/are a great group. The seniors talked in the postgame about how despite the tough times, everyone on the team got along. There wasn't any blaming each other. They simply tried their hardest to do what they could for the sake of the teaem. A couple of them said they wouldn't trade their time at WSU, even this year, for anything. I respect that.

The season ended tonight for the Shox, but I sure enjoyed it. I guess that is the sign of the greatness of college basketball, especially when done the right way. This WSU team did things the right way.

:shockers:

P.S. Is there a better bottom half of the conference, barely above .500 overall, lost their last 5 games team in the country than WSU?

[rchif0]

The Bears really won despite themselves in that one. Ahearn was as bad as he's ever been in one single game...he didn't shoot or defend well, but he did pass okay. Mitchell is just a straight-up warrior...made every big play when it was needed. When Laurie fell on the three attempt at the end, I was *sure* that the shot was going in, but it didn't.

What's up with the Bears' weird vulcan hand-signal thing?

I'm starting to understand why MSU didn't bring a dance team...that place is a complete menace to all cheerleaders everywhere. Down goes another one. But seriously--is there any rational reason why MSU was too cheap to send the Sugar Bears to this one?

The whole game was like one big dark cloud hanging over MSU and their fans most of the way. I think everyone was feeling the pressure big-time. Hopefully they come out much looser tomorrow against Creighton.
The Sugar Bears were there. Or.. atleast a few. I don't know if they were wearing the same uniforms or something, but I saw on TV a girl that is a Sugar Bear (Aly).

[shocker3]

Congrats on the NCAA tourney Bears!!! This game locks it up for you. You guys played great. Enjoy this season, you never know what next year will bring.

I agree with everyone who has said this was a truly great game. Amazingly clutch play, hot shooting, hussle, and just generally good basketball. If I lived in Maine and didn't follow the Valley, I would have still enjoyed watching this game.

Tonight was what I needed for closure for the season. I bet a lot of Shocker fans will agree with me. This was a good team, but it just wasn't their time. Close loss after close loss. Either way, the guys were/are a great group. The seniors talked in the postgame about how despite the tough times, everyone on the team got along. There wasn't any blaming each other. They simply tried their hardest to do what they could for the sake of the teaem. A couple of them said they wouldn't trade their time at WSU, even this year, for anything. I respect that.

The season ended tonight for the Shox, but I sure enjoyed it. I guess that is the sign of the greatness of college basketball, especially when done the right way. This WSU team did things the right way.

:shockers:

P.S. Is there a better bottom half of the conference, barely above .500 overall, lost their last 5 games team in the country than WSU?


Jamar- I agree completely with all of your comments. It is just too bad that fan in Maine didn't have the opportunity to see this game, he would have enjoyed it.

I hope that the championship game televised by CBS on Sunday will be just as good.:valley: :shockers:

[douglasdmb]

Shocks WILL be back. I'm already bracing myself...

:bears:

[smokeitup11]

true that, my friend....shox better win the NIT for us and show that the valley is a force to be reckoned with! :valley: :shockers: :valley:

[dawg]

Masterful call lawboy.


Good game Bears. That one shoulda been on CBS. Good luck the rest of the way.

Damn I fell asleep ... did you lose again?

[Dawgbit]

Masterful call lawboy.


Good game Bears. That one shoulda been on CBS. Good luck the rest of the way.

Gotta survive the 1st two rounds to be on CBS.:bounceblue:




Turgeon is a great coach.

[genius4point0]

I'm starting to understand why MSU didn't bring a dance team...that place is a complete menace to all cheerleaders everywhere. Down goes another one. But seriously--is there any rational reason why MSU was too cheap to send the Sugar Bears to this one?



I believe that in past years they only take a few to the first game because they don't want them to skip school. In past years the first game only had a few cheerleaders and sugar bears then the rest of the games seemed to have a full roster. I expect a lot more tonight.

Great game. Great Atmosphere. Look for even more great action tonight.

[WSUbballer]

Gotta survive the 1st two rounds to be on CBS.:bounceblue:


If you're talking about NCAA rounds... been there, done that.. :innocent:
Being a top 3 seed this year, I think it would be a major disappointment if SIU finished anywhere outside the sweet 16. Hope that doesn't happen for the Valley's sake..