#15 Wichita State @ Illinois State Official Game Thread

[RoyalShock]

Not a good offensive half, yet we have a 6-point lead.

1 assist
8 turnovers
35.7% FG
20% 3FG

On the very bright side, we're out rebounding them 24-12.

[jocoshock]

Only one assist. That is a credit to their defense.

Defense and rebounding are keeping in the game. Need to attack the rim in the second half on offense..

[shocktown]

5 to 5 in last 10:51 of half, all 5 by FVV. Sometimes passing up good looks early in possession is a curse late in the clock.

[sdshox]

Evan can't be afraid to drive and can't be afraid to shoot. Especially with time running down.

If nothing else, at least catch and look like you might shoot to make them somewhat respect you defensively. Each of those last four passes caught in the corner it looked like he took it right above his head to pass, eliminating dribble/drive or shoot options...

[pinstripers]

I missed the pregame. I assume Brown still can't go?

[wusphlash]

I missed the pregame. I assume Brown still can't go?

Getting better but not yet cleared to play.

[jocoshock]

I missed the pregame. I assume Brown still can't go?

Correct

[jdshock]

For reference, KenPom and RPIForecast have this as a lower win probability than the UNI return contest. Road games are really damn hard.

Up 6 at the half feels great even if it was uglier than Jenn Bates without makeup.

No one can mention her without me missing Sub

[1979Shocker]

I missed the pregame. I assume Brown still can't go?

Correct.

Edit: I'm slow.

[forevershockerfan]

A huge gasp for air and sigh of relief after FVV rolled his ankle and is okay. A special thanks to Too tall Jones for missing the point blank shot at the end. Lynch should have 3 fouls but got away with knocking FVV to the floor. Last I checked, that is always a foul. The Shocks rebounded solid but went cold on shots later in the 1st half.. The Shocks need to come out strong and not give the Redbirds the thrill of the crowd noise but rather shut all flood gates and win this one. We are the better team and now we must prove it.

[ShockerFever]

Need the offensive to wake up, get aggressive like it was earlier, and bury these nobodies into the ground.

[forevershockerfan]

Not a good offensive half, yet we have a 6-point lead.

1 assist
8 turnovers
35.7% FG
20% 3FG

On the very bright side, we're out rebounding them 24-12.

We will start hitting shots and keep the turnovers down to 4 or under the 2nd half. I love the way we are crashing the boards.

[Adirose]

Their defense is intense and fvv and Baker need Evan to step up on offense and aggressively attack

[jdshock]

Was the Shaq travel call how that rule is supposed to be enforced?

[wu_shizzle]

There's always going to be bad calls. Anticipation, out of position, etc.

But what's with the no calls?