February 7th games

[ilstubirds250]

Nicely done, Salukis!

[isumvc1]

Sycamores running away from Loyola early on 26-12

[isumvc1]

Sycamores lose a 17 point first half lead, it's 34-28 ISU leads at the half.

Sycamores were having success working the ball inside on Loyola, then inexplicably quit doing that and started jacking up 3's and missing them, allowing Loyola to get right back in it.

[Championz]

Are the Redbirds as mentally weak as I think they are from watching them this season?

Yes. Incredibly poorly coached and mentally weak.

I don't know if I'd go that far, but there's definitely something holding back a team with a lot of talent.

I expect IlSt to be a very good team the next two years, though, so I'd be careful about calling them anything ridiculous this year. They're a very young team still.

Young team, sure. Absolute garbage coach though.

[Ace75]

Please FIRE Marty NOW!!!!!

[Championz]

I wouldn't say mentally weak. The team has battle back from significant deficits on many occasions this year. Today, an 18 point first half deficit and then 14 in the second half. They always find a way back into the game. Yes, they fell short. But I wouldn't call them mentally weak

Got down to nearly 20 to SIU in the first place. That's not a strong-minded team. It's a mindset that is deserving for the Illinois State program.

[isumvc1]

Sycamore lead back up to 55-43, 11:27 left

[shocks771]

Another incredible performance by the Redbirds. Glad to see Bradley get a win. Those guys are playing very hard for Ford and it's good to see them get rewarded with a win.

[Mikovio]

I didn't see this game but with a 7-1 center who shoots 100% from the arc, we should be pretty tough to beat from here on out.

Apparently Geno's strategy is to dig ourselves in a 20 point hole and lull the other team to sleep at which point we make a furious comeback. Almost worked against UNI and Wichita.

[musiccitybulldog]

Will be three upsets today.