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Here's the deal. The Braves come knocking at 21st and Hillside at 1-p.m. this coming Sunday. They are 5-8 and play S. Illinois Thursday in Valley play. Speaking of Valley play, are our various foes scratching their head right now? They knew about this MM Shocker but what is up with this new Juco player scoring 25 smackers along with 10 boards named Willis? YIKES!!!!!!! Many moons ago Dick Versace made a comment that X-Man's rebound totals in games were being padded. Shhhh!!!! Don't start it up with the X-Man because his next trip to Peoria was a rebounding clinic with them keeping track. Back in 1985, X-Man had 43 points versus Bradley. Mr. Versace did go on to an NBA coaching career and was a sportscaster as well. At Bradley, he also had a tough 1-2 punch with Guards Hersey Hawkins and Jim Les whom both later played in the NBA.
So in comes an improved Bradley team coached by Brian Wardle. Last Season in Wichita we defeated them 88-54 and we beat them 85-58 in Peoria. Thus, the Braves are walking into a place where foes winning is as rare as pulling hens teeth. Coach Marshall is not just focused on us winning this game, but also improving as a team. Will Shaq be back? Will Willis get another Valley double/double? Look for the Shocks to win by 33 as our 4 guards combine for 44 points as Austin comes off the bench to score 12. We need to establish our inside game and then exploit the outside as well. Look for our D-fence to play 33 minutes similar to the performance in the 2nd half of the Indiana State win. I predict this team will break a 3-point Shocker scoring record for a game in one of the Valley home games this very Season. Book it!!!!!!!!!!!
Braves-- 55
Shocks- 88
So in comes an improved Bradley team coached by Brian Wardle. Last Season in Wichita we defeated them 88-54 and we beat them 85-58 in Peoria. Thus, the Braves are walking into a place where foes winning is as rare as pulling hens teeth. Coach Marshall is not just focused on us winning this game, but also improving as a team. Will Shaq be back? Will Willis get another Valley double/double? Look for the Shocks to win by 33 as our 4 guards combine for 44 points as Austin comes off the bench to score 12. We need to establish our inside game and then exploit the outside as well. Look for our D-fence to play 33 minutes similar to the performance in the 2nd half of the Indiana State win. I predict this team will break a 3-point Shocker scoring record for a game in one of the Valley home games this very Season. Book it!!!!!!!!!!!
Braves-- 55
Shocks- 88
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