MVC conference games

[GoShockers89]

We knew this would happen, but ESPN has picked up its option on the finale @ Creighton. Showing as being on either ESPN or ESPN2 now on GoShockers.com.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

It's looking likely that ISUr is going to surge into fourth or fifth place. Arch Madness is going to be a bloodbath. CU, ISUb, ISUr, and WSU as potential Saturday teams.

Don't forget UNI, whose fanbase (all 15 of them) believe they are a virtual lock for the Dance.

[ShockerFever]

As much as I hate the Panther morons clamoring for at-large bids, LOL at the BJ's. I'm loving EVERY minute of it!

Looks like "God's Team" might not be so superior after all. Let the meltdown in Gomerha ensue!

[jdmee]

This weekends games are
Indiana State at Bradley
Creighton at Evansville
Northern Iowa at Drake
Wichita State at Illinois State

Some very tough games. All 4 against tough teams and all 4 on the road. It is conceivable that after this weekend WSU can be up two with 3 teams 2 games back.

You have to love our coach. I can't see WSU struggling the way CU is with the returning player of the year and the returning Defensive player of the year. All this and CU is fighting to finish top 4 in the Valley.

[ShockerPrez]

Shox better have it going this weekend. A win would have to give them a tooon of confidence to bring home the title.

[ShockerPhi]

It's looking likely that ISUr is going to surge into fourth or fifth place. Arch Madness is going to be a bloodbath. CU, ISUb, ISUr, and WSU as potential Saturday teams.

Arch Madness is always a blood bath...

[ShockerPrez]

Im cautiously optimistic that the Shox may be getting ready to springboard.

1. FVV
2. MA and Cotton are showing the ability to hit outside
3. Orupke and Lufile are showing well at the 5.
4. Hall on the O glass
5. If Cle and Wiggins are wildcards.

I really liked FVV and his game last night.

I'm trying to temper my enthusiasm, though. We'll see how it goes against a good team on the road, but the potential is there. I feel like we are getting the puzzle put together at the right time.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

With ISUb as inconsistent as they are, and Creighton tanking like they are, our toughest game in the homestretch is probably this Sunday night. I have a good feeling about it though.

[tropicalshox]

Updated Kenpom projections for final MVC standings:

Wichita State 12-6
Creighton 12-6
Indiana State 11-7
Northern Iowa 11-7
Illinois State 9-9
Evansville 8-10
Drake 7-11
Bradley 7-11
Missouri State 7-11
Southern Illinois 4-14

[wusphlash]

Updated Kenpom projections for final MVC standings:

Wichita State 12-6
Creighton 12-6
Indiana State 11-7
Northern Iowa 11-7
Illinois State 9-9
Evansville 8-10
Drake 7-11
Bradley 7-11
Missouri State 7-11
Southern Illinois 4-14

12-6 is not real sexy but another 1st place trophy would make her look a whole lot prettier.

[1972Shocker]

Im cautiously optimistic that the Shox may be getting ready to springboard.

5. Cle and Wiggins are wildcards.

I agree and I think we are really going to need Cle and Nick to play well on this upcoming road trip to ILS and INS.

As you say we will just have to see how it goes.

[im4wsu]

Updated Kenpom projections RealTime RPI Projections:

Wichita State 12-6 Creighton 13-5
Creighton 12-6 WSU 11-7
Indiana State 11-7 Ind St 11-7
Northern Iowa 11-7 No Iowa 11-7
Illinois State 9-9 Ill St 9-9
Evansville 8-10 Evansvills 9-9
Drake 7-11 Drake 8-10
Bradley 7-11 Bradley 8-10
Missouri State 7-11 Mo State 6-12
Southern Illinois 4-14 So Ill 4-14

[RoyalShock]

I would recommend ignoring RPI predictions. It's the worst possible system for that. KenPom and Sagarin are far better predictive ratings.

[Ricardo del Rio]

Blue Birds @ Evansville today at 1400 hours on ESPNU.

Squeeze ole Army.

[tropicalshox]

19-15 Bradley over Indiana State at the under 12 time out in the first half.