Valpo at Missouri State, Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020, 7:30p, TV: CBS Sports Network

wh · January 21, 2020, 06:00:21 PM

Men's Basketball to Face Preseason Favorites in Nationally-Televised Matchup

http://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2019-20/19636/mens-basketball-to-face-preseason-favorites-in-nationally-televised-matchup/

covufan · January 21, 2020, 06:36:55 PM

Need to extend this to a winning streak. If we play well, we can beat this team.

Valpo 72
Mizz St 65

VUGrad1314 · January 21, 2020, 08:53:07 PM

This game is big for avoiding Thursday. One of those games we just have to have. I think we can do it but this Missouri State team is extremely talented. It will take a strong effort to secure this road win.

VUGrad1314 · January 21, 2020, 11:59:21 PM

Great information as always to get us ready for the game.
http://valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2019-20/19636/mens-basketball-to-face-preseason-favorites-in-nationally-televised-matchup/

A few things that stayed with me:

Javon Freeman-Liberty is the only player in the nation who is top 15 in scoring and in steals. Just shows you what a special player he is.

The last trip to Springfield was a good one: 82-66 victory when Fazekas lit it up from 3 point range.

Valpo is winless against the preseason favorite in MVC play. Let's change that Thursday! Go Valpo!

Valpower · January 22, 2020, 08:24:21 AM

If UNI, Loyola, and Bradley prevail, we'll have the chance at sole possession of the 4 spot in the standings.

vu72 · January 22, 2020, 08:58:06 AM

If we can win this one, particularly if we are still short-handed, will really say a lot about our chances going into St. Louis. MSU has an impressive--near win record--on the road, having lost to Xavier by 3, Miami by 4 and Loyola by 4. They also beat an Evansville team--again on the road by 10. Playing at home, this will be very tough.

Valpower · January 22, 2020, 08:58:43 AM

Oops, forgot about Drake (they'd have to lose) and if Bradley loses, an opportunity for 3rd-place tie.

VUGrad1314 · January 22, 2020, 09:04:19 AM

Actually Loyola and Evansville don't HAVE to win. We have head to head on them Drake and Indiana State. And Illinois St is 1-5 and would be behind us regardless. The Bradley game means nothing right now.

VUBBFan · January 22, 2020, 09:02:46 PM

https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1220185039515897857

VUGrad1314 · January 22, 2020, 09:10:51 PM

They look loose and confident ahead of this big road test. I hope they pass that test. Go Valpo!

4throwfan · January 22, 2020, 10:03:15 PM

Was at this game. First time that I saw Valpo play Mo State. Hopefully, highlights for upcoming game against Mo State are just as fun to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuONFC6eEqU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tCktnwwffc

talksalot · January 22, 2020, 10:18:59 PM

FYI... the one of the Ref's working the Dick Vitale game above... was working the Kansas-Kansas State melee last night... He used to do a bunch of games in the ARC. One of our favorite guys to work with at the table.

Found this Sports Illustrated article about him...

https://www.si.com/college/2016/01/28/ncaa-basketballs-most-recognized-referee-well-traveled-john-higgins

VUBBFan · January 22, 2020, 11:17:17 PM

https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1220213690122850304

VUGrad1314 · January 22, 2020, 11:26:26 PM

UNI's loss means this game just took on added importance! The winner tomorrow finds themselves right in the thick of the conference race (especially if UNI turns around and beats Loyola at home this weekend) It's all in front of us guys! Can we rise up and take it?

Brandon · January 23, 2020, 09:32:29 AM

Quote from: talksalot on January 22, 2020, 10:18:59 PM
FYI... the one of the Ref's working the Dick Vitale game above... was working the Kansas-Kansas State melee last night... He used to do a bunch of games in the ARC. One of our favorite guys to work with at the table.

Found this Sports Illustrated article about him...

https://www.si.com/college/2016/01/28/ncaa-basketballs-most-recognized-referee-well-traveled-john-higgins

Coincidentally, Higgins is working our game tonight at Missouri State.

M · January 23, 2020, 09:45:34 AM

LOL, those shorts were ridiculous back then

valpo64 · January 23, 2020, 12:02:31 PM

Shorts? I thought they were cut-offs.

oklahomamick · January 23, 2020, 12:23:29 PM

That ARC crowd was crazy awesome.

VUBBFan · January 23, 2020, 01:06:14 PM

Nationally televised game. Not just on the computer. Its not a MUST win but we really do need to justify our relevance as a good team in the Valley by winning some away games. Let's start doing that tonight.

https://twitter.com/valpoathletics/status/1220385224191770625

VUBBFan · January 23, 2020, 02:50:18 PM

National TV Broadcast CBS Sports Network.

Being channel 232 for Comcast customers

valpo84 · January 23, 2020, 03:50:28 PM

Wow, that '11 team. 5 guys on the floor that could bury a 3. And, Wood was a pure scorer.

valpotx · January 23, 2020, 05:05:28 PM

A veritable Who's Who of Valpo talent on that roster!

Really cool to see how much quicker Rowdy's 3-pt shot has gotten since those years. He used to have a little pump action to his shot, which is completely gone now.

Valpo 78
MO State 74

Valpo89 · January 23, 2020, 05:20:31 PM

That was one of the most fun VU games of the last 20-plus years.
Those Missouri State kids did NOT want to be there that day.
Atmosphere was great.

Not feeling as confident about tonight's game.

justducky · January 23, 2020, 06:28:41 PM

Quote from: valpo84 on January 23, 2020, 03:50:28 PM
Wow, that '11 team. 5 guys on the floor that could bury a 3. And, Wood was a pure scorer.

Just as a guess we are probably better this season with 3s as a team. The highlights showed Buggs and Johnson (both starters) hitting 3 pointers but my memory (sometimes wrong) has Erik in the low 20% season range with Cory even worse.

vok22 · January 23, 2020, 06:50:39 PM

Btw, since nobody has posted this and the news came out like 20 minutes ago, Ryan fazekas is playing tonight. Seems important. Thought I might share.