PSAC WEST

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Casey is living a nightmare. Gannon can't miss.

[IUPalum]

Casey is living a nightmare. Gannon can't miss.

80% from 3 just won't lose.

[CALUPA69]

Vulcans survive. Very entertaining game.

Vulcans picked a great spot to shoot 17% over their yearly average at the line. 18/20 will give any team a chance to win. But that game WILL NOT WIN on Sunday. It's going to be a long shot. Time will tell.

[WarriorVoice]

Another reason you shouldn't speak. You don't know any bask story on this board.

Wow. What a total garbage response...What's bask story? If you're gonna call someone out, at least get it right.

[Ship69]

Millersville is overwhelmed.

When a club that plays like Gannon makes 3s at that rate and gets off to that kind of start, you get sucked into their game and it's hard to beat. The flip side is when they're not making 3s and giving the other team multiple opportunities to score. To Gannon's credit, they've been on a lot more than off this season and have survived several of the games where they've been off. Whether that will be enough when they get out of the region remains to be seen. That coach brought in some talent this year. They're not winning just because of the system; they have some very legit talent.

[CALUPA69]

Odd stat from the CAL- GU series history. In 31 games since '09 the VULCANS lead the series 16-15 and the average score for all games is 68-68. Should be fun !

[IUPalum]

Wow. What a total garbage response...What's bask story? If you're gonna call someone out, at least get it right.

That you’re a jackass IUP hater and ESU Homer which is why everyone on this board hates you and gives you ****! Amazing how the Ship fans were hammering your dumbass the last two days! Choke on your mic!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

When a club that plays like Gannon makes 3s at that rate and gets off to that kind of start, you get sucked into their game and it's hard to beat. The flip side is when they're not making 3s and giving the other team multiple opportunities to score. To Gannon's credit, they've been on a lot more than off this season and have survived several of the games where they've been off. Whether that will be enough when they get out of the region remains to be seen. That coach brought in some talent this year. They're not winning just because of the system; they have some very legit talent.

I know one thing for certain - teams don't shoot like that for too long. I'll be curious if those shots fall tomorrow. If they stay that hot, Cal is in trouble.


The Vulcans' bigs are much more athletic than Millersville's post players - which are more traditional PSAC bigs. They were too slow to guard the perimeter.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I think most would agree the two best teams in the league are playing tomorrow. That's not always the case in these tournaments.

As a side note, the league title will stay in the West for the fifth straight year. This is also a second consecutive all-West final.

[IUPalum]

I think most would agree the two best teams in the league are playing tomorrow. That's not always the case in these tournaments.

As a side note, the league title will stay in the West for the fifth straight year. This is also a second consecutive all-West final.

Definitely going to be heavy weight fight tomorrow.

[jrshooter]

Well, the West certainly came up bigger today. Good final tomorrow.

[Ship69]

I know one thing for certain - teams don't shoot like that for too long. I'll be curious if those shots fall tomorrow. If they stay that hot, Cal is in trouble.


The Vulcans' bigs are much more athletic than Millersville's post players - which are more traditional PSAC bigs. They were too slow to guard the perimeter.

The three-point shot simply controls the outcome of many games these days. Teams literally live and die with the shot, which can turn a game on its head within minutes. At Ship we had a perfect example this year in a game with Mansfield when Ship got a big lead as the Mounties went 0-9 from the three-point line in the first half, then got whacked in the second half when everything Mansfield tossed up went in. I'm not sure Millersville plays what I'd call a traditional PSAC big man outside of Stover, but they got outhustled Saturday. They quickly fell into Gannon's style of play and paid the price.

[IUP24]

What’s the line today? How about some props?

Can we get some MEC action as well?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

What’s the line today? How about some props?

Can we get some MEC action as well?

It's coming

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Championship Sunday. It's a day for all you degenerates to recover -- or, fall deeper in to debt. Happy gambling.



California at Gannon


These two reaching the Final seemed like an obvious choice to most. It's been pretty clear the past 45 days they are the two best teams in the PSAC. Week-long tournaments, however, don't always end up with the best teams playing. It did this year. That is a good thing. Odds are, these two may have a Round 4, but, we'll worry about that when it happens. As an added bonus today, the winner will likely host the Atlantic Regional.

Interesting series. Each won big on their home court. The Vulcans smashed Gannon in the Angelo Dome. The Knights returned the favor in February in the rent-a-gym.

It was the second game, however, that got the sparks flying. Recall how it ended. Gannon was up big with 15 seconds left and simply dribbling out the clock (a classy gesture). Cal's Zyan Collins decided to sneak up behind a Knights' player, steal it and dunk it (not a classy gesture). This lead to a heated scuffle (and we even got to see a famous Keith Palek flop during a pushing match).

It was an ugly scene that resulted from an ugly, boneheaded decision. Needless to say, that ending surely hasn't been forgotten in Erie.

Enter today, and it's clear this isn't just another game. A league title is on the line. These teams do not like one another.

Danny Sancomb, like him or not, brings out the best in home crowds. Few coaches rub a crowd worse than Sancomb. He's in the rare Kevin Reynolds category. Add to it the Collins dunk, and it should be a very amped up home crowd today.

Crowds only go so far, however. The players have to play.

Gannon had a total mismatch 24 hours ago. Millersville was overwhelmed -- and the Knights couldn't miss a shot. History says teams can't stay THAT hot for very long. Will it carry over to another day? Keep in mind down in the MEC, West Liberty hit 18 three-pointers Friday night -- and couldn't hit the side of a barn last night.

California had a much more difficult afternoon -- barely escaping a very pesky Lock Haven bunch. The Bald Eagles played well, but also play a much slower, half-court style. The Vulcans will have to deal with 40 minutes of chaos today. But, Cal plays its best in a faster game.

Millersville was exploited on defense. Their post players couldn't keep up and certainly couldn't guard the perimeter. The Vulcans bring a different element. Cal's forwards are more like hybrid guard/forwards. They are all fast and can go inside/outside.

No coach in the PSAC has more experience against this system than Sancomb. That's a VERY important factor.

March is all about momentum. The Vulcans won yesterday but didn't look great. Gannon looked like North Carolina. Could that lead to a little over-confidence?

The momentum is with the home team in Erie. Can Cal deal with a hostile crowd -- and a hostile press?

Yes, the Vulcans can. This is an experienced Vulcans team full of upperclassmen. Remember, pressure changes everything. Cal has been here before. Hosting this final game comes with a lot of added pressure.

California has to survive the bursts and ignore the crowd. The first 5-6 minutes are incredibly important for the Vulcans.


In the end, Cal has enough to go toe-to-toe -- and do just enough to agitate the home team in to some mistakes. It's hard to be convinced Gannon's shooting can remain that hot.


Cal -1.5




Prop Bets

(1) West Liberty was swept by Charleston this season. Round 3 is tonight in a de-facto home game for the Hilltoppers. Charleston -2.5

(2) California over or under 1.5 technical fouls

(3) Gannon will score over or under 86.5 points

(4) KJ McClurg will go over or under 19.5 points

(5) Over or under 0.75 player ejections (this is going to be a very chippy game)