ISU in Paradise Jam

[Aargh]

Good win for the 'Birds. I'm really impressed by the D. Giving up only 45 points to a 3-0 team that had the #1 rpi spot in late November (yes, I know that doesn't mean anything - just an interesting curiosity) is a great showing.

That defensive effort means the 'Birds might be for real this year. Need more than one game that way.

It looks like IlSU could be the #3 team in the league by knocking MSU out of that spot. As to challenging for a league championship, that seems a bit delusional.

[sixth ace]

good win Redbirds

[mathewson10]

Good win for the 'Birds. I'm really impressed by the D. Giving up only 45 points to a 3-0 team that had the #1 rpi spot in late November (yes, I know that doesn't mean anything - just an interesting curiosity) is a great showing.

That defensive effort means the 'Birds might be for real this year. Need more than one game that way.

It looks like IlSU could be the #3 team in the league by knocking MSU out of that spot. As to challenging for a league championship, that seems a bit delusional.

#3 is where I ranked them preseason. I think they could challenge for #2. We'll just have to see how they develop as a team but they look improved each game.

[Snaggletooth]

Old Dominion was 3-0 with wins over LSU, Richmond, and UNC Wilmington. So a 19-point win is pretty impressive for the Redbirds.

at this point a 1 point victory by any team other than WSU or UNI is impressive

[Wufan]

Redbirds up 33-24 at half. Our 1-3-1/2-3 zone tandem type thing gave them fits for most of half til they hit a couple threes and layups late in half. Reggie recorded his 100th career block, and our scoring was pretty balanced between everyone.

Knight 5 points 6 boards 4 assists
Hawkins 8 points
Purcell- 4 points

Why doesn't Muller play Man-to-Man? It seems so obvious that he should be running at least 50% MTM with this group.

ISU held them to 30-35% shooting & scored about 20pts off of turnovers in the half court. Why would they not play zone against this team?

It absolutely worked. Last year I understood it since they had no bigs. This year it looked like they could dominate the post in a MTM. Different philophy I guess.

[Wufan]

Old Dominion was 3-0 with wins over LSU, Richmond, and UNC Wilmington. So a 19-point win is pretty impressive for the Redbirds.

at this point a 1 point victory by any team other than WSU or UNI is impressive

3-0 in those games on Sunday. SIU, ISUr, and Bradley all winners.

[Cdizzle]

SIU, ISUr, and Bradley all winners.

Will we say this again this year?

[Redbird23]

Birds can make a big statement if they win tonight vs Seton Hall...8pm(ct) on CBSSN

[Cdizzle]

How big of a statement? Is Seton Hall good?

[bigdawg]

How big of a statement? Is Seton Hall good?

Seton hall hasn't been good in 25 years. They were picked ahead of Creighton in the big east although I saw that cu was ranked 23rd today so who knows?