Game Wrap Up: I Love College Basketball

Now that is what a college basketball game is supposed to be like!  Loved the atmosphere tonight.  Kudos to the students for "staying a day" and to the community for coming, being loud, and urging the short handed Crusaders to victory!

The Game
I'm not going to throw a bunch of stats at you, for now.  Some games just suck me in as a fan and the numbers don't really matter.  I try to type these up as quick after the game as I can, so for now, you get no stats.  KVW is the real deal.  He is a monster inside that opposing teams have to focus a game plan on.  He was easily the best player on the court for this game.  He knocked out Zeke Marshall who ended with 0 points and 0 rebounds.  I'm going to say it, KVW WILL make an all conference Horizon League team this season.  Great game Kevin, get some rest and get ready for Sunday!  Matt Kenney was outstanding tonight.  His defense/shot blocking was huge.  The entire team played great D for most of the night and blocked numerous shots in huge moments of the game.  Jay Harris, keep hitting those free throws.  Noone better at the line for Valpo.  Hrvoje Vucic, nice job spelling Kevin.  He didn't play great by any means, but did enough to get KVW much needed rest.

One thing I am really starting to get concerned about is our three point shooting.  I don't recall hitting a single three, and nearly every attempt was a great look.  This has been happening most of the season now, and needs to change.  I can only recall one real jumper (hit by Harris) that was outside of the lane.  Akron was a physical team and that got them into big trouble with all the fouls. 

Concerns
Tommy Kurth is aweful.  I'll be the first to jump on a guy when he is bad (see Jay Harris last year) and the first to congratulate him when he does well (see Jay Harris the end of last year).

Three point shooting.  Someone hit one...anyone?

Richie Edwards, not sure what is wrong.  I know this will be revealed shortly and hopefully it isn't too serious.

Bryce's time out management.  He used his last one with 3 or 4 minutes to play.  I think we caught a break this time.

Up Next
Valpo takes on IU Kokomo tomorrow.  Hopefully they can get a nice big lead and get the starters some much needed rest before Sunday's game against Duquesne.