There is no way that both teams don't come out of the gate playing their tails off!!! Opening game... two of the league favorites!!! So, I don't envision passion or effort being an issue. I just think it's a matter of which team has the "hot hand"... which team is able to get into an offensive rhythm.

It's good to see you still acknowledge that the "hot hand" is a thing.

Here's a good article from the Pantagraph in Bloomington-Normal on the start of the MVC conference season. Gives a great rundown of where each league team is regarding injuries. Valpo losing Joe Burton to grades is big...

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/colleg ... bbbc0.html

Heeere we go!

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With the exception of the fast break they got, the defense has looked real good. They just hit 5 really tough shots. I still think if the defense plays like they have so far for the entire game, we'll be in good shape to win.

Not a fan of Jackson taking threes.

MSU has gone cold, we've got to take advantage. And cut down on the turnovers!

But him and Alize want to have a three point contest, I'll take it.

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Come on, guys... this is a big moment.

That's a nice move from Skokna.... surprising!