Wichita State (0-0) at Western Kentucky (0-0) Game Thread: Nov 4 (Mon)

[WuShock Reaper]

Wichita State (0-0) at Western Kentucky (0-0) Pregame Discussion: Nov 4 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 P.M.
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: KEYN 103.7 FM

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[asiseeit]

Should be a close game - not having Matej could be the difference win or lose.

[Aargh]

UAB is supposed to be the crown jewel of the AAC this year and WSU is supposed to be 3rd or 4th. UAB won there by 9, so this could be the first barometer of how the Shox compete against AAC competition. It's certainly not a gimme. A win by any margin would put the Shox in a position where they should be considered on about the same level as UAB, which was my prediction when I thought Bosnjak would be eligible for the season.

[JVShocker]

I picked the Shocks to win by 1+. Because like soccer, if you can score just one more point than the other team, you win.

Western Kentucky may be one of the more experienced teams we play all season. 13 seniors on the roster (a number of them transfers). So I think you can assume they practice hard and play hard.

Don McHenry makes them go (at 15 ppg last season). Listed at 6-2 and 170 lbs, he's quick. He likes to dribble penetrate. Watched a few highlights, he will be a matchup problem for anyone because he seems adept at looking the defender off to get a step back shot or use it as an opportunity to drive the lane. Not afraid to take it in on taller players either. Likes the ft line and in for penetration. Defenders will have to stay on their feet and not go for look offs or head fakes. Oh, and he will also pull up from 3 ball land if you play off him on a fast break. Another guard (Lander) returns for WKU. 10 ppg. Was at one time a 5star recruit for Indiana and #5 point guard recruit in the country. So, as the Merovingian says to Neo in the Matrix - he has some skill (right before Neo destroys everyone in his path.)

A couple of transfers from TXA&MCC who played together (including Murdix, another 6-1 guard) probably means WKU will not be afraid of the Shocks. This could be their biggest Non-Conf game of the season. Yeah, their first game of the season, so hopefully they don't come out fired up firing on all cylinders. They do play at Kentucky and Michigan. So it would be a great win for WSU especially if WKU finds a way to knock off Kentucky and Michigan later in the season. Shockers will need a Memphis like effort to pull this one out. Go Shocks!

[WuShock Reaper]

Limited Gene Pool = 67
Expanding Gene Pool = 74

Let's go Shockers!!!

[WuShock Reaper]

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[Kel Varnsen]

Corn Liquor - 40
Grain Alcohol - 95

[shock-it-to-me]

In january we maybe can hang with them, but this early against a team with so much experience returning, I think we lose by close to 20.

[shockrah]

Hilltoppers 60
Shocktoppers 69

[BostonWu]

In january we maybe can hang with them, but this early against a team with so much experience returning, I think we lose by close to 20.

If we lose by double digits then the Mills hot seat thread will reappear

[pogo]

I think the Shocks win by 5. Glad I started calling early and often to buy tickets. Going to a sold out arena reminds me of the time we went to a sold out swomo game years ago. Go Shocks

[Kung Wu]

If we lose by double digits then the Mills hot seat thread will reappear

I don't think that's true, but I do think its funny! lol

[Stickboy46]

Close game should be expected. Win or lose.

[yerpastor]

I'm looking for Wichita to make some noise right out of the gate.

WSU- 78
WKU- 73

[BostonWu]

I don't think that's true, but I do think its funny! lol

If we lose by double digits you don't think it'll get bumped?