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I may have to order the Gannon vs WL game tomorrow. That should be an entertaining one.
Same with Cal vs Charleston.
Big day
Same with Cal vs Charleston.
Big day
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Day 1 was a dud. Four games. Four blowouts.
That's actually fairly rare.Comment
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I bit the bullet and bought the three-round pass. I figured that even if WLU didn't move on, there were going to be watchable match-ups regardless. Glad I did. Tomorrow's games should be fun to watch.Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostComment
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Attended both games tonight. The Hilltoppers' ball movement was much improved vs. what we've seen recently. If they move the ball like they did vs. Millersville, they can pull off the upset on Saturday night. I don't think the tempo/pressure/style will disproportionately benefit either team. Gannon definitely has the shooting/3P edge.Comment
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Yeah, usually there's at least one surprise the first day, but certainly not this year.Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View Post
Stitzel is not going to beat a WL-Gannon style team often if he plays six guys. WL gassed him out without even shooting particularly well. Lincoln lost big at the foul line and with turnovers against Gannon.
The Cal-Charleston game should certainly be a contrast with WL-Gannon.Comment
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It appears they're simultaneous at 7:30. (Women's games must be at 5:00)Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostComment
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All the surprises were out West last night. The 1, 3, & 4 seeds all fell.Originally posted by Ship69 View PostComment
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Yup. You'd have thought they would have coordinated to stagger them for the benefit of both the men's and women's fans.Originally posted by IUPbigINDIANS View PostComment
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Dumbest thing. But, not really surprising. That would have been a great doubleheader for the 14 people on PPV.Originally posted by Scrub View Post
I'm going to watch the WL/GU game.
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I don't know that I'd really call WL winning an 'upset'. Gannon is probably favored by a very small margin.Originally posted by Topper_Hopper View Post
I'm actually curious to see how Gannon 'handles' the pressure. The last time they were pressed was probably in November. Pressing teams don't like to be pressed.
Gannon also has rarely played from behind this year.
The elephant in the room obviously is neither team can pull any real surprises. They both run essentially the same offense and defense.
That said, Gannon has some advantages in this game. I think Gannon is deeper (odd to say) and shoots incredibly well. Size-wise they are built about the same. Omajafo is going to be a major problem for WL. Sarson may be fouled out by the first media timeout. He needs to keep his composure.
WL has an edge in big-game experience. The Hilltoppers also don't have any pressure. Often times you see the host play pretty tight on this stage in the early moments.
Tough game to bet. I'd sure be nervous placing any actual coin on it.
I can see Gannon winning by double digits. I can see WL winning a tight one.Comment
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The 'day of' lines:
Gannon -3.5
California -2.5
Over/Under Gannon vs WL (combined points) 172.5
Over/Under California points 74.5
Prop bets:
Gannon or WL, which will commit more turnovers
Which team, Gannon or WL, will have more made treys
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What's the vibe up in Erie? That gym isn't big and WL travels well. Is it sold out already?Comment
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I'll bite:
Gannon -3.5 vs. WLU (I think Gannon wins, but I'll take the points)
California -2.5 vs. Charleston (Same. I'll take the points--this will be a grinder)
Over/Under Gannon vs WL (combined points) 172.5
Over/Under California points 74.5
Prop bets:
Gannon or WL, which will commit more turnovers
Which team, Gannon or WL, will have more made treys
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