What a final we have

[freddycat68]

freddycat68

I wouldn't get cocky as you almost go beat by a team that lost two starters. Without Lohaus what do you have for a team. Humbleness is an Iowa virtue.....

Uhm, I'm a Bradley fan. Other than that you are SPOT ON Einstein.

[MNPanthers]

MNPanthers

What giants are you talking about? Sisters of the poor?

I think you've had enough salt for the day

[MoValleyFan]

Thanks and glad to have you as my salt consultant. Need to back off....

[freddycat68]

MNPanthers

What giants are you talking about? Sisters of the poor?

I think you've had enough salt for the day

Not sure what's going on with some of these snowflakes, but hey Panthers, from a BU fan, way to go on the win today. What a great story, having a 5 v 6 final. I'd think any fan of the Valley knows it's a privilege to take the floor against UNI and Ben Jacobson, and I can assure you BU fans feel that way. Let's play a great game tomorrow, and may the winner REPRESENT!

[MNPanthers]

MNPanthers

What giants are you talking about? Sisters of the poor?

I think you've had enough salt for the day

Not sure what's going on with some of these snowflakes, but hey Panthers, from a BU fan, way to go on the win today. What a great story, having a 5 v 6 final. I'd think any fan of the Valley knows it's a privilege to take the floor against UNI and Ben Jacobson, and I can assure you BU fans feel that way. Let's play a great game tomorrow, and may the winner REPRESENT!

Amen! Should be a good game, Bradley's the hottest team in the league and 100% belongs in this one. Good luck tomorrow

[All-MVC Fan]

It's a crappy final. The pig farmers beat a depleted Drake team that was clearly better when at full strength. The Valley will be misrepresented in the Tourney by one of two losers. That won't help the standing in the league. Drake was awesome this year. And we're coming back.

Stay classy. Angling for becoming the “new Wichita/Creighton fan base?”

[Blers]

I feel like officiating will play a big role in tomorrow’s game; are they gonna let them play or call Ricky tack stuff. Before intentional fouls at the end bradley was called for 5 fouls; Loyola was called for 9. Not a crazy discrepancy but it was probably the most physical game I’ve seen. I was shocked at no calls on both sides. If Bradley’s able to play bully ball I think they win; if it’s called closer (Evansville/ISU) I think UNI can steal another tourney.

[sivert]

This is a weird thread. We came into Arch Madness this year knowing that this is the closest 1st-7th seeding we’ve ever had. This was anybody’s tournament more than ever.

A bunch of close games, as expected.

Go Panthers!!

[Khan4Cats]

MNPanthers

What giants are you talking about? Sisters of the poor?

Let's see, twice has beaten the #1 ranked team in the country (once in the NCAAs, once in the regular season). Multiple wins over top 25 ranked teams. Has a 4-4 record in the NCAA Tourney and has only wore the white jersey as the higher seed once. Those 8 games are almost as many as Drake has played in (9) in their ENTIRE basketball history.

Sisters of the poor? Strength of Schedule: UNI-88, Drake 155

[ptownbraves]

I feel like officiating will play a big role in tomorrow’s game; are they gonna let them play or call Ricky tack stuff. Before intentional fouls at the end bradley was called for 5 fouls; Loyola was called for 9. Not a crazy discrepancy but it was probably the most physical game I’ve seen. I was shocked at no calls on both sides. If Bradley’s able to play bully ball I think they win; if it’s called closer (Evansville/ISU) I think UNI can steal another tourney.

Call me biased but I've been impressed with the consistency of the reffing in this tournament. Yeah, they haven't been calling every minor touch a foul, but at least it's been consistent.

I think Bradley plays a more physical style than UNI and I would expect a veteran crew of one or both Pollard and Higgins tomorrow. That would seem to favor Bradley as that was the same crew as the Loyola game.