Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Soiliman is for real. He's gonna be a force. He's got some Daddy Ugbede in him. Same size.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Soiliman the freshman is really aggressive.

[IUPalum]

IUP's sloppiness is to be expected. IUP's had good looks. The ball will start to fall.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

This is ugly. Both teams.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Doesn't look like Shawndale made the trip

[IUPalum]

KJ starting over Shawdale. Maybe he isn't there.

Demo is there and starting.

I was just going to message that. Maybe Shawndale in the 6 spot is where they want him.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

KJ starting over Shawdale. Maybe he isn't there.

Demo is there and starting.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Doesn't appear Demo is there.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I agree with your risks. However, I expect IUP to defeat them. When I watched Gannon play Salem, both teams did not believe in existence of a bad shot, unlike IUP.

In their defense, GU didn't have their PG in that game (or the first Mercyhurst game). He may be their best player.

They had to start a true freshman PG against Mercyhurst the first game. That's a death sentence.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I agree with your risks. However, I expect IUP to defeat them. When I watched Gannon play Salem, both teams did not believe in existence of a bad shot, unlike IUP.

IUP's post should cause all sorts of problems for GU. They can all (and do) shoot the trey. Mercyhurst's bigs this year don't do that much.

That said first games are rarely pretty -- especially playing a team not playing their first game.

It should be fun.

This will be my first D2 game this year.

[Columbuseer]

Joe just tweeted about the game ... said they've only had a short prep. He's either nervous or playing his cards close to the vest.

I think with just 1.5 weeks of actual practice he'll need to play a deeper bench. I worry about endurance. Instead of his usual 7 guys he may need to play 9 just to have some fresh legs in second half.

I agree with your risks. However, I expect IUP to defeat them. When I watched Gannon play Salem, both teams did not believe in existence of a bad shot, unlike IUP.

[IUPalum]

Joe just tweeted about the game ... said they've only had a short prep. He's either nervous or playing his cards close to the vest.

I think with just 1.5 weeks of actual practice he'll need to play a deeper bench. I worry about endurance. Instead of his usual 7 guys he may need to play 9 just to have some fresh legs in second half.

Every coach is nervous before games!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Joe just tweeted about the game ... said they've only had a short prep. He's either nervous or playing his cards close to the vest.

I think with just 1.5 weeks of actual practice he'll need to play a deeper bench. I worry about endurance. Instead of his usual 7 guys he may need to play 9 just to have some fresh legs in second half.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Is it an actual game, a scrimmage or a practice?

Who knows. Gannon is listing it as a game. IUP isn't even acknowledging they are playing.

Sounds like it will have refs, etc., so I'd call it a game. I don't think IUP is going to post anything win or lose. They play again Saturday.

[boatcapt]

I'm going to take IUP -3.5 tonight. I think this is going to be very tight. You can't predict the impact factor of one team playing a season and the other being in camp for 10 days.

Saturday I'd expect a different result. But, tonight I suspect we see some rust and typical opening-night sloppiness. Gannon is playing well. Joe better be ready.

Is it an actual game, a scrimmage or a practice?