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Wow... feel like I got punched in the stomach.

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peoriakid

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That loss really really hurt. Not because it would have gained a game in the standings as opposed to losing a game (a TWO game swing). Not because it was a chance to defend our home turf and show that we are up there with the top teams in the valley. Not even because it would help me forget the ISU loss 3 days ago.

But because that game was ours. I could taste it, I was on the edge of my seat getting ready to celebrate. We played a great second half for 17 minutes. I was so excited, adrenaline, the whole 9 yards.

And then... 3 ... 3......3 .... they couldnt miss. We were up by what? 6? With about 1:40 to play? Like a sucker punch outta no where. When it was done I just had to stare at the computer for about 30 seconds in disbelief. Truly Heartbreaking. This will be tough for the team to overcome.

Need a drink.
Ryan
 
Well the team needs to overcome this or we're looking at 7-7 really quick. Drake and Creighton are the two most schizophrenic teams in the league (especially Drake). Which Drake and which Creighton will we see? After what happened tonight, I'm convinced we'll see the really good Drake and the really good Creighton...we just don't get any breaks.
 
We pretty much need to just take care of business now. Need two big road wins to make up for these home losses.
 
Won't happen...it's Bradley

Tulsa Brave is right on...we don't catch breaks...or maybe it's just our play brings out the best in other teams so therefore we're just good at that
 
Bradleyguy10 said:
Won't happen...it's Bradley

Tulsa Brave is right on...we don't catch breaks...or maybe it's just our play brings out the best in other teams so therefore we're just good at that
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Hehe, meltdown-mode for Bradleyguy10. Can't blame you, just not there yet myself. Give me a game or two to catch you. ;)
 
I don't think anyone on Bradley's team is throwing in the towel. This was a loss to the clear #1 team in the league. They haven't lost any road games.
This loss is very disappointing, but doesn't hurt Bradley's chances in the MVC tournament that much. They just need to get back on track, and play for the best possible position to go into the tournament, and hope we get hot there. BU played nearly even with UNI in both games, but their superior outside shooting is what made the difference. I think we can beat them in STL. The tournament will be wide open.
 
I agree with DC there. I think this tournament is going to be insane... These kind of random league results and what appears to be a lot of "parity" in the MVC should make for a great MVCT. We stand about as good a shot as any at being hot down there.
 
Tulsa Brave said:
Well the team needs to overcome this or we're looking at 7-7 really quick. Drake and Creighton are the two most schizophrenic teams in the league (especially Drake). Which Drake and which Creighton will we see? After what happened tonight, I'm convinced we'll see the really good Drake and the really good Creighton...we just don't get any breaks.
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I think we will split these two games. I have a great feeling about winning at Drake. If we do that, we still have a good shot at second place.
 
Da Coach said:
I don't think anyone on Bradley's team is throwing in the towel. This was a loss to the clear #1 team in the league. They haven't lost any road games.
This loss is very disappointing, but doesn't hurt Bradley's chances in the MVC tournament that much. They just need to get back on track, and play for the best possible position to go into the tournament, and hope we get hot there. BU played nearly even with UNI in both games, but their superior outside shooting is what made the difference. I think we can beat them in STL. The tournament will be wide open.
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I'm just hoping we can put ourselves in position for the NIT. The CBI is a nice "fall back" option, but the NIT would show that we progressed this year. If we don't win the Valley tourney, do you think 11 conference wins and a win at Loyola with our so-so RPI would get us into the NIT tournament?
 
Tulsa Brave said:
We need 12-6 and a win or 2 in St. Louis to be a serious NIT candidate.
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I still think the combo of finishing 2nd or 3rd in the "8th best conference" plus our big home crowds would make us a good NIT candidate... But to finish 2nd or 3rd we'll need the record you put up there anyway.
 
Backing up a little...

Feeling punched in the gut... we were up 54-46 and missed a 3 that woulda brought the roof down. Instead we missed and they hit a 3 and took a fast time out.

Seemed like they went into final minutes after that very rallied/determined.

They played full court pressure that we kinda sat back on our heels with. I thought we shoulda attacked it with our quickness and stole some easy baskets. Instead... held back to "control damage"... yet damage was done. They made their shots and we didn't. I think DD hit a tuff basket and missed a ft and SM hit a couple ft's and that was it.
 
Yeah MMob, there was another posession in there where we took a couple of nice looks at the basket with neither falling. The ball squirted around in the paint and they came away with it. Seemed like BU deflated a bit at that point, and we got on our heels.
 
Bradley took the air out of the ball with three minutes left and played not to lose. This team doesn't have the offensive playmakers to dribble and pass 30 feet from the hoop and then attack in the last ten seconds of the shot clock.

It certainly was a punch to the gut for all the reasons listed in the first post. It was tough to sleep last night.
 
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