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Post by jdaztec on Feb 6, 2020 22:07:14 GMT -8
If our only loss was Utah State in MWC Championship Game I don't think it would hurt our seeding too much if at all.
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Post by K2Aztec73 on Feb 6, 2020 22:33:53 GMT -8
I am worried about a potential match up with Utah St in the MWC tourney....it’s tough to beat any team 3 times in a season. They will be hungry and have 2 prior games to figure the Aztecs out. But if Aztec shots keep falling, they are a tough out. 1. The "tough to beat a team 3 times in a season" has relevance at the beginning of the season when both teams are 0-0. Once one team has beaten the other twice the odds of them also winning a third game increases, as it can be inferred that they are, in fact, the superior team, especially since one of those wins came in the other team's house. 2. USU has seen/played us twice. And we've seen/played them twice. Both teams would be going into game 3 with additional info and scouting. It's a push. 3. A key factor to consider is that it's likely that if we meet a 3rd time, it would be in the championship game, as they're likely to be either the 2 or 3 seed. That would mean the third game in three days. From watching Queta and how his legs/knees seem late in games, I seriously doubt he would be in very good shape after two hard fought games leading into it. Merrill's ankle also factors into the fatigue/nagging injury equation. Should we meet them again, I like our chances.
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 7, 2020 6:32:15 GMT -8
There's a slate of big games on Sat., Feb. 8:
* Kansas @ TCU (Frogs are likely a speed bump for KU, but, hey, it's a road game. Stuff happens.) * St. Louis @ Dayton (Billikins took Dayton to the wire, losing 78-76 at home. It's likely Dayton prevails at home. But a Billikin win would be nice. Dayton is just outside the 1-seed and it would be good to have a cushion.) * WVU @ Oklahoma (A winnable home game for OU.) * UVA @ Louisville (Defending national champs on the road. Again, Louisville just outside the 1-seed. The more losses, the better.) * Okla. St. @ Baylor (OSU is the very definition of mediocre. But one can dream.) * Duke @ UNC (UNC is a dumpster fire this year. But, hey, it's a rivalry game and is being played at Chapel Hill.) * Zags @ St. Mary's (One of the best chances left on the schedule for a Zags stumble. Go Gaels!)
And on Mon., Feb. 10:
* Florida St. @ Duke (FSU having a big year. They have a decent shot at an upset.) * Baylor @ Texas (A tough road game for the Bears.)
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Post by moctezumaii on Feb 7, 2020 8:55:32 GMT -8
There's a slate of big games on Sat., Feb. 8: * Kansas @ TCU (Frogs are likely a speed bump for KU, but, hey, it's a road game. Stuff happens.) * St. Louis @ Dayton (Billikins took Dayton to the wire, losing 78-76 at home. It's likely Dayton prevails at home. But a Billikin win would be nice. Dayton is just outside the 1-seed and it would be good to have a cushion.) * WVU @ Oklahoma (A winnable home game for OU.) * UVA @ Louisville (Defending national champs on the road. Again, Louisville just outside the 1-seed. The more losses, the better.) * Okla. St. @ Baylor (OSU is the very definition of mediocre. But one can dream.) * Duke @ UNC (UNC is a dumpster fire this year. But, hey, it's a rivalry game and is being played at Chapel Hill.) * Zags @ St. Mary's (One of the best chances left on the schedule for a Zags stumble. Go Gaels!) And on Mon., Feb. 10: * Florida St. @ Duke (FSU having a big year. They have a decent shot at an upset.) * Baylor @ Texas (A tough road game for the Bears.) I will not be surprised at all if Saturday goes chalk. Maybe Gonzaga loses.
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Post by Al-O-Meter on Feb 7, 2020 9:16:32 GMT -8
on Sat., Feb. 8: * Okla. St. @ Baylor (OSU is the very definition of mediocre. But one can dream.) And on Mon., Feb. 10: * Baylor @ Texas (A tough road game for the Bears.) Baylor's closing schedule is crazy. 7 of Baylor's final 8 regular season games are Q1 games, followed by 2 more likely Q1 games in the Big 12 Championship against #4 Kansas, #9 West Virginia, and/or #25 Texas Tech.
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Post by azdick on Feb 7, 2020 13:50:25 GMT -8
on Sat., Feb. 8: * Okla. St. @ Baylor (OSU is the very definition of mediocre. But one can dream.) And on Mon., Feb. 10: * Baylor @ Texas (A tough road game for the Bears.) Baylor's closing schedule is crazy. 7 of Baylor's final 8 regular season games are Q1 games, followed by 2 more likely Q1 games in the Big 12 Championship against #4 Kansas, #9 West Virginia, and/or #25 Texas Tech. Yes, of all of the top seeds, they will be the most battle-tested worthy of a #1 seed. This is the team i would not want on my side of the bracket; would love to face them for the NC.
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 8, 2020 13:25:54 GMT -8
There's a slate of big games on Sat., Feb. 8: * Kansas (W)@ TCU, 60-46 * St. Louis @dayton (W), 65-71 * WVU @ Oklahoma (W), 59-69 * UVA @ Louisville (Louisville up double digits early) * Okla. St. @baylor * Duke @ UNC * Zags @ St. Mary's And on Mon., Feb. 10: * Florida St. @ Duke (FSU having a big year. They have a decent shot at an upset.) * Baylor @ Texas (A tough road game for the Bears.)
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 14:37:23 GMT -8
3 teams listed today by the SC in the Top 4 Seeds: #10 Villanova (#3 in the West Regional, #12 overall highest seed) lost by 6 to Seton Hall #14 West Virginia (#2 in the West Regional, #8 overall highest seed)) lost by 10 at Oklahoma #16 Michigan State (#4 in the Midwest Regional, #16 highest seed overall) lost by 9 at Michigan
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Post by tonatiuh on Feb 8, 2020 16:24:22 GMT -8
I am worried about a potential match up with Utah St in the MWC tourney....it’s tough to beat any team 3 times in a season. They will be hungry and have 2 prior games to figure the Aztecs out. But if Aztec shots keep falling, they are a tough out. 1. The "tough to beat a team 3 times in a season" has relevance at the beginning of the season when both teams are 0-0. Once one team has beaten the other twice the odds of them also winning a third game increases, as it can be inferred that they are, in fact, the superior team, especially since one of those wins came in the other team's house. 2. USU has seen/played us twice. And we've seen/played them twice. Both teams would be going into game 3 with additional info and scouting. It's a push. 3. A key factor to consider is that it's likely that if we meet a 3rd time, it would be in the championship game, as they're likely to be either the 2 or 3 seed. That would mean the third game in three days. From watching Queta and how his legs/knees seem late in games, I seriously doubt he would be in very good shape after two hard fought games leading into it. Merrill's ankle also factors into the fatigue/nagging injury equation. Should we meet them again, I like our chances. I like our chances also, since we have a better defense, more three point shooters, and the mental ability to overcome any difficulty they may throw at us. They just don't have enough bench to stay with us either!
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 16:28:38 GMT -8
#7 Duke (#2 Seed in East Regional, #5 overall seed) losing by 13 at North Carolina(10-12) with 5:00 left in game.
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Post by AzTex on Feb 8, 2020 16:36:48 GMT -8
Even though it was just an early look from the committee, I'll have to admit that I got a little misty eyed when I heard them call San Diego State as a number 1 seed in the tournament.
Beating UCLA finally, being named, at least, an early number 1 seed ... Did someone forget to tell me I died earlier this year and went to heaven?
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Post by longtimebooster on Feb 8, 2020 16:50:35 GMT -8
#7 Duke (#2 Seed in East Regional, #5 overall seed) losing by 11 at North Carolina(10-12) with 6:07 left in game. Huge. We need blue bloods to keep losing.
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 16:51:50 GMT -8
#7 Duke (#2 Seed in East Regional, #5 overall seed) losing by 11 at North Carolina(10-12) with 6:07 left in game. Huge. We need blue bloods to keep losing. Duke now down 7 with 1:11 left.
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 17:07:13 GMT -8
North Carolina trying to choke it away. Up 3 with 6.1 seconds left. NC 17-32 FTs. Duke has the ball and gets fouled with 4.4 seconds left. Makes 1st FT, tries to miss the 2nd, hits the rim, gets the long rebound and hits a 2 pointer with 0:03 seconds left.
Unbelievable!!!!!!!! Going to OT. Bet Duke wins by 10.
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Post by Al-O-Meter on Feb 8, 2020 17:22:15 GMT -8
North Carolina trying to choke it away. Up 3 with 6.1 seconds left. NC 17-32 FTs. Duke has the ball and gets fouled with 4.4 seconds left. Makes 1st FT, tries to miss the 2nd, hits the rim, gets the long rebound and hits a 2 pointer with 0:03 seconds left. Unbelievable!!!!!!!! Going to OT. Bet Duke wins by 10. Not taking that bet. North Carolina had this. At this point I think Oklahoma State is more likely to shock Baylor than NC is to come out with a win.
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 17:34:54 GMT -8
I may be wrong. NC up 3 shooting two FTs with 20.9 left in OT.
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 17:41:30 GMT -8
NC up 1 with ball and 12.0 seconds left in OT
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 17:50:52 GMT -8
Duke wins in OT 98-96 NC was pathetic. They missed 17 FTs and had 18 TOs. They choked at least three times at the end of regular time and OT.
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Post by Al-O-Meter on Feb 8, 2020 17:51:02 GMT -8
I may be wrong. NC up 3 shooting two FTs with 20.9 left in OT. Nope. Not wrong.
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Post by docmm on Feb 8, 2020 18:10:40 GMT -8
The only thing good is that at least North Carolina has another loss. Pile it on that cheatin' Roy.
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