1 MVC game Friday 2/20

[Da Coach]

The first of the BracketBuster games involving MVC teams is tonight-
Illinois State at Niagara at 6:00 pm CST
the game is on ESPN2

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/scoreboard?d=2009-02-20&c=mvc&refresh=60

http://goredbirds.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021909aab.html

[MacabreMob]

Niagara is a 2 1/2 point favorite.

They are coming off a 3pt loss at Rider after winning 7 in a row. Game is sold out (2400 capacity). Niagara's Athletics Site:

http://www.purpleeagles.com/

[tornado]

absolutely, positively....
I cannot imagine any good fan of any MVC team wanting our MVC members losing these games...
This is one I say, Go ISU!

[thefish7]

Agree with Tornado. I'll definitely be rooting for ISU here. I only "hate" ISU when they're playing BU. For me it's a sort of friendlyish rivalry.

[Da Coach]

The MVC is in 10th place in the RPI, but they have crept back close to the 9th place Conference USA. A good showing tonight and tomorrow could move them up a notch.

http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_conf_Men.html

[Dubl R 1]

I'll be rooting for ISU.

[Bravesfan]

Do you guys root for ISU in this one? I would assume some will and some wont... same with ISU fans during the BU/Loyola game...

I would love for the MVC to run the table in the BB...at least the televised games anyway...

Absolutely! There is no point in rooting against any MVC team as this can help lift the Valley's RPI. Of course I'll be rooting for ISU. If anyone doesn't, I feel pretty bad they feel that way.

[Bradleyguy10]

I'll be rooting for ISU as well. I also think it's a "friendly" rivalry except for the few jerks that take it too far...those are the ones I hate

[dogsrus]

I won't root for em but I hope they win... I also hope this is the LAST game they win all year.....

[bluedevils1]

I'll root for them but won't be upset if they lose.

[bluedevils1]

Niagara can really shoot the 3

[BUBalum05]

ISU is getting embarrassed. Let's hope they turn it around.

Niagara's gym is smaller than most high schools.

[Duane82]

Are they playing at Pekin High School? If not I could swear its the same gym! For some strange reason this is the only valley game I wouldn't be upset if it was a loss. I feel compelled to say Go Niagra Go Purple Eagles! But I really would like to see ISU put up a better effort than this. GO MVC!

[Rusty 54]

I'll be rooting for ISU as well. I also think it's a "friendly" rivalry except for the few jerks that take it too far...those are the ones I hate

Must be me then. I want isu to lose every game they play except Valley games where it helps us. Go Niagara!

[bluedevils1]

Niagara is a pretty solid team. They held off ISU's 2nd half run fairly well. And they made some amazing athletic plays on offense and defense.