Sycamores in control of their own destiny

by **jturner38** » December 16th, 2013, 1:53 pm

Looking at the Sycamores, the 2 losses they had were both self inflicting more than anything. They could be have been undefeated since only losing 2 games by 1 point. 16 point lead at belmont and just blew it. (That loss is no longer bad) Then Tulsa (not really a bad team but they aren't winning games so bad loss, I know that was kind of contradicting) shouldnt have gotten the win. Anyways we have St Louis, IUPUI, and belmont again (at home this time) left in the non-con schedule. Sycamores can get 2 more quality wins and HOPEFULLY not lose to IUPUI. Ill breathe easier once non-conf. is over. Then Ill have a heart attack as we get ready to start the Valley of Death. Do not be surprised if Sycamores beat Wichita St but then turn around and lose to loyola. Ever since Jake odum has been at Indiana state every game between ISU and WSU has been good. Who remembers that triple OT game?

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by **2livewu** » December 16th, 2013, 4:06 pm

jturner38 wrote: Do not be surprised if Sycamores beat Wichita St but then turn around and lose to loyola. Ever since Jake odum has been at Indiana state every game between ISU and WSU has been good. Who remembers that triple OT game?

Remember it well. For all of Odum's accolades, he is 2-6 against WSU, and 5 of the 8 games were 10 points or more (including 1 of the ISU wins).

I won't be surprised if ISU beats WSU. I think ISU is plenty good to make the dance, by way of The Arch or otherwise.

by **Wufan** » December 16th, 2013, 4:59 pm

2livewu wrote:
jturner38 wrote: Do not be surprised if Sycamores beat Wichita St but then turn around and lose to loyola. Ever since Jake odum has been at Indiana state every game between ISU and WSU has been good. Who remembers that triple OT game?

Remember it well. For all of Odum's accolades, he is 2-6 against WSU, and 5 of the 8 games were 10 points or more (including 1 of the ISU wins).

I won't be surprised if ISU beats WSU. I think ISU is plenty good to make the dance, by way of The Arch or otherwise.

Yep! They just need some wins. Why Belmont twice?

by **Snaggletooth** » December 16th, 2013, 6:09 pm

jturner38 wrote:Looking at the Sycamores, the 2 losses they had were both self inflicting more than anything. They could be have been undefeated since only losing 2 games by 1 point. 16 point lead at belmont and just blew it. (That loss is no longer bad) Then Tulsa (not really a bad team but they aren't winning games so bad loss, I know that was kind of contradicting) shouldnt have gotten the win. Anyways we have St Louis, IUPUI, and belmont again (at home this time) left in the non-con schedule. Sycamores can get 2 more quality wins and HOPEFULLY not lose to IUPUI. Ill breathe easier once non-conf. is over. Then Ill have a heart attack as we get ready to start the Valley of Death. Do not be surprised if Sycamores beat Wichita St but then turn around and lose to loyola. Ever since Jake odum has been at Indiana state every game between ISU and WSU has been good. Who remembers that triple OT game?

16-5 is what you have to be shooting for the rest of the way to get on the bubble.

by **isumvc1** » December 16th, 2013, 8:09 pm

Wufan wrote:
2livewu wrote:
jturner38 wrote: Do not be surprised if Sycamores beat Wichita St but then turn around and lose to loyola. Ever since Jake odum has been at Indiana state every game between ISU and WSU has been good. Who remembers that triple OT game?

Remember it well. For all of Odum's accolades, he is 2-6 against WSU, and 5 of the 8 games were 10 points or more (including 1 of the ISU wins).

I won't be surprised if ISU beats WSU. I think ISU is plenty good to make the dance, by way of The Arch or otherwise.

Yep! They just need some wins. Why Belmont twice?

with scheduling as difficult as it is these days, it's common for mid majors to schedule home and homes in the same season with other good mid majors.

by **rlh04d** » December 16th, 2013, 11:50 pm

isumvc1 wrote:with scheduling as difficult as it is these days, it's common for mid majors to schedule home and homes in the same season with other good mid majors.

That really surprised me when I saw it. I don't remember ever seeing that happen before.

by **agrinut** » December 16th, 2013, 11:59 pm

rlh04d wrote:
isumvc1 wrote:with scheduling as difficult as it is these days, it's common for mid majors to schedule home and homes in the same season with other good mid majors.

That really surprised me when I saw it. I don't remember ever seeing that happen before.

The trees have done this in back to back years. Not sure how common it is.

by **pafan** » December 17th, 2013, 8:16 am

Evansville did a one year home-and-home with Middle Tennessee two years ago, and I certainly don't mind this scheduling strategy.

by **MSUDuo** » December 17th, 2013, 8:22 am

Missouri State has done it with Arkansas State recently as well

by **agrinut** » December 17th, 2013, 8:58 am

MSUDuo wrote:Missouri State has done it with Arkansas State recently as well

Missouri state played Ark St. Twice because of a MTE not a scheduled game.