MBB: Northwest Conference

[LogShow]

NWHoops, were you at that game?

[nwhoops1903]

No I was not.  I know UWSP was loaded that year.  Final was 100-79 which likely means UPS wasn't firing on all cylinders.  (missing 3's)

[LogShow]

Time for some Firday night action predictions:

G Fox @PLU-- PLU should win this one.  They are definately not flying as high as they were 3 weeks ago, they are still in the race for 3rd but I think their confidence is shaken.  Saturn just doesn't have any help around him, but I do think he will help G Fox keep it close.  PLU gets the edge 82-78.

Willamette @Whitman-- Unless Faidley has a career night Whitman won't win...tonight or the rest of league.  75-67 Willamette

Pac @ UPS-- The Logs will roll over Pac.  UPS is just too talented, and Pac really can't handle their pressure (30 TOs last time they met).  Look for Howe to be held around 10 points by the Logger's pressure D.

Linfield @WW-- This is the game of the week.  Linfield handed WW thier only loss of conference.  WW is probably looking for revenge while Linfield should be feeling confident because of their last game.  I think it will come down to Taylor hitting shots on offense and then trying to stop Symes on defense.  This game is huge for both Linfield and WW.  If WW wins they will pretty much seal off 1st or 2nd place in conference.  However if they lose, Linfield is only 1 game down behind WW and very much back in the race.  I think this will be a close battle, Linfield has a chance but I will give WW the nod because they are at home 77-74.  Lot of pressure on WW tonight...should be interesting to see if they step up.

[UPSoundLogs]

"I know UWSP was loaded that year.  Final was 100-79 which likely means UPS wasn't firing on all cylinders.  (missing 3's)"

-nwhoops

Um...yeah, Roger that on all accounts.  That was just a rough game all around for UPS, not only was Steven's Point a monster of a team, but we couldnt get anything going that night either.  Even Matt Glynn had an off night and he was a very very very good and consistent player.  UWSP was just an awesome team for those two years though(04,05), we had the oppurtunity to see them up close and personal at their place the next year too.  They were definitely the best D3 team I've ever seen...size, skills, speed, and athletic.  

[UPSoundLogs]

Oh and did I mention UWSP used Kalsow(1st team All-American) as a 6'7 point guard to see and pass directly over the top of our press...yeah, it doesnt work so well when that happens .

Predictions for Friday night....

PLU 72  GF 61

WU  70   WHTM 66

UPS 107  PAC 88

WW 64   Lin 57

[nwhoops1903]

Lot of pressure on WW tonight...should be interesting to see if they step up.

Logshow you make me laugh sometimes.  WW has less pressure tonight than UPS does in my book. WW has not lost at home and their MOV is outstanding.  UPS has been beat at home in conf. and has sweated 3 of 4 games.  Was Linfield close?  I am guessing it was.

PLU over GF in the 90 point range
Whitman wins first, somehow
UPS gets by Pac, but no 30 TO's by Pac this time
WW embarrasses Linfield just like they did to LC

Nice to see ya UPSSoundLogs.  Missing those glory days?

[UPSoundLogs]

"Nice to see ya UPSSoundLogs.  Missing those glory days?"
-nwhoops

Not that particular game...ouch

[NWCer]

OK, my Boxers won't turn it over 30 times, they will keep the game in the 70's, and I'll be a coward and leave my prediction at that...

WW hammers Linfield bt 20 plus....

Whitman gets win number 1 in a close one over Willamette.....

Fox slows down PLU again (the last one was in the 60's) and gets win number two.......

[LogShow]

Lot of pressure on WW tonight...should be interesting to see if they step up.

Logshow you make me laugh sometimes.  WW has less pressure tonight than UPS does in my book. WW has not lost at home and their MOV is outstanding.  UPS has been beat at home in conf. and has sweated 3 of 4 games.  Was Linfield close?  I am guessing it was.

Well true UPS has lost at home, but it was to WW, a very good team.  A lot can be said for UPS winning on the road 4-0.  Maybe UPS has had some close games, but last time I checked you can win by 2 or 20 it still counts in win column.  WW hasn't lost at home yet, but dont think it can't happen.  Also, they still have UPS coming to town.  I believe their last home loss last year was at the hands of the Loggers

[nwhoops1903]

OXY, How ya doing?  I am specifically referring to WW's home MOV in contrast to UPS's and even more so in  conference games.  Takes some math but they ain't close.

[LogShow]

OXY, How ya doing?  I am specifically referring to WW's home MOV in contrast to UPS's and even more so in  conference games.  Takes some math but they ain't close.

Thats only based on 3 games...so Statistics 101 tells us that is really too small of a sample size and any outlier will greatly skew results.  WW had a 30 victory of LC...and then 12 points over G Fox and 17 over Pac.  LC was in a funk and G Fox and Pac aren't exactly great road teams.

But comparing how teams do against other teams isn't really worth much because different matchups, styles, and whether a team is playing well or in a slump influences the outcome of each game differently. 

[pineconefan]

Have to admit I'm a little nervous about the Linfield-Whitworth game tonight.  Two main reasons.

1.  Linfield will have (at least a the beginning) plenty of confidence based on their previous results.
2.  Whitworth has been playing without their big man (Montgomery) and Linfield's 6-8 freshman had a big game against the Pirates last time even with Montgomery in there.  I don't know if Montgomery will be back this weekend.

[LogShow]

Have to admit I'm a little nervous about the Linfield-Whitworth game tonight.  Two main reasons.

1.  Linfield will have (at least a the beginning) plenty of confidence based on their previous results.
2.  Whitworth has been playing without their big man (Montgomery) and Linfield's 6-8 freshman had a big game against the Pirates last time even with Montgomery in there.  I don't know if Montgomery will be back this weekend.

Thats being more of the voice of reason.  If WW had beaten Linfield in their first meeting, I wouldn't have even thought twice about the game.  I think WW will win, but I just don't think it will be a cake walk.

[cawcdad]

I said way back after I had only seen Linfield in their second game and WW in their first that the two would split, each winning at home. No need to change now. I do not think it will be a blow out. The Cats got that out of their system at Pacific. I hope!

Have fun all, I'm stuck going to a D-II game Saturday.

[LogShow]

Roll them up Loggers, let have a good game tonight!