Montana State (0-1) at Wichita State (1-0) Game Thread: Nov 9 (Sat)

[shockerfan]

2-0. I aint mad at that. Keep working and building and this could be a fun year.

[Maizerunner08]

A- game. Very solid

[forevershockerfan]

We are 2-0 against 2 Dance teams from last Season

We will take it.

Ballard is an asset that I hope we utilize much more.

[JVShocker]

Montana State
NCAA Tournament team in 2023/24. Won 17 games. Lost 17 games. Senior guard Robert Ford got insanely hot in the Conference Tourney and led them to a First Four game in NCAA Tourney. They lost to Grambling State to finish 17-18. Ford is gone and I think they will be looking for a new leader. They have a few returning faces, notably Brian Goracke. Listed at 6'6", avg 13.5 last season but he's not a point guard. And he's just marginally better than 50% from FT line.

Montana State does not have a lot of size. They have more than a few new faces (like WSU). A nice mix of senior/junior/soph and frosh. Not entirely sure on how much D1 exp they bring to the tip off. What they do have is freshman Trap Johnson, a "near" young Matt Brauer look-alike. And he's from Belton, Texas as well. Hopefully he won't go MB mode and put a game winner in from the baseline with no time on the clock.







Well, okay, maybe not that close in appearance. But at least one player from Belton was made differently, so keep an eye on him. Maybe.


Montana State plays at Wisconsin tonight, turn around and play the Shockers on Saturday night. That's 2 road games, 3 days, plus travel.

Obviously more info and stats could brought to the tipoff post Wisconsin game tonight. But I think the Shockers win this one. Bring the effort, intensity, and hopefully a raucous home crowd and I think the Shockers win by 30 (if not more). Go Shocks!

After the performance against Wisconsin, looking at the box score and reading thru comments on the MontState board I will revise my prediction from 30 point win to 20. It's still 2 games in 3 days plus travel. And as always...Go Shocks!

Nailed it! Go Shocks!

[forevershockerfan]

5 assist and goosegg turnovers for Hill. Love that

[kcshocker11]

Nice win....bring on the next!

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Justin Hill is a great stabilizer for this team. His presence takes pressure off guys like Cortes, Bell, and Beverly who were primary ball handlers last season.

Washington and Bosnjak still look a little out of sorts, but I think they will come along as the season progresses. Nice to see the young guys get a few minutes at the end.

Montana State looks like a team that will get hot from deep and scare the bejesus out of a 3 seed.

[WuShock Reaper]

[forevershockerfan]

Washington and Hill add to our players that take it to the rack, draw fouls, and make throws. MB can pass and in hopes he looks more for some scoring soon. Shockers made lots of throws tonight at a high %. That needs to continue.

[WuShock Reaper]

How much did the 'W" vs. Montana State move the needle with the Warren Nolan methodology...

Preseason 0-0: 17-12, RPI 141
1st Game 1-0: 20-9, RPI 86

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[Shocker Mama]

The Bobcars live by the 3 and will lose by the 3

Shot 43. Made 12. I can’t remember an opposing team shooting 43 3s.

[Atxshoxfan]

Shot 43. Made 12. I can’t remember an opposing team shooting 43 3s.

Short memory? It just happened about 1 hr ago....
Just messing with you.

[asiseeit]

[QUOTE=RoyalShock;n1460267]

Depth

[Stickboy46]

if we take away the first 3 min of the 2nd half we win by 29!

I think this is how cherry picking works...

[wichshock65]

How much did the 'W" vs. Montana State move the needle with the Warren Nolan methodology...

Preseason 0-0: 17-12, RPI 141
1st Game 1-0: 20-9, RPI 86

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10-1 noncon record? I think we all would take that.