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Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, November 23
Ill-Chicago won 82-80 at Evansville in last meeting two years ago; Aces have three starters back from 16-16 team that went 9-9 in MVC- they've beaten Butler in OT and lost by 19 at home to Indiana. UIC lost by 11 to Eastern Michigan, then split pair of games vs non-D-I schools, with a loss to Quincy. Evansville shot 43.3% from arc in first three games.
Nebraska is off to 3-0 start, allowing 62 ppg in wins over USC, Rhode Island; Cornhuskers have four starters back from 19-13 team that went 7-9 in its last year in Big 12. Oregon lost to Vanderbilt by 14, then beat Eastern Washington/SE Missouri by 8-25 points; Ducks lost their star freshman Brown, who quit team after two games. .
Well-coached Colorado lost three starters from 24-14 team that went 8-8 in its last year in Big 12; Buffaloes went 1-2 in Puerto Rico, losing by 9 to Wichita, 7 to Maryland, then beating WMichigan by 5. Air Force won its first three games, beating three stiffs. Pac-10 teams are 4-8 vs spread in games where spread is 6 or less points. MWC favorites are 9-7.
First road game for St Mary's team that blasted Northern Iowa by 16 in its opener eight days ago; Gaels hammered Denver 77-47 in Moraga LY. St Mary's has four starters back from 25-9 team that was 11-3 in WCC. Denver won its first three games, allowing 57 ppg, with Southern Miss best team they've beaten. Sun Belt home teams are 6-7 vs spread.
San Diego State is already 5-1, winning its last two games by total of six points over USC/Long Beach State; they lost only road game at Baylor by 10. Aztecs lost five of last six games vs Arizona, losing three in row here by 12-16-13 points, but beat Wildcats 63-46 in teams' last meeting two years ago. Arizona is 4-1, winning by 9-8-10-9 points.
Syracuse won tis first four games against collection of stiffs, all by 24+ points; Orangemen have four starters back from 27-8 team that was 12-6 in Big East LY. Virginia Tech won its first three games, allowing 54 ppg against three other stiffs; Hokies often get left out on Selection Sunday, so games like this mean lot to them. Syracuse will have edge in crowd support in NYC. ACC underdogs are 2-4 vs spread.
Iona scored 91.3 ppg in winning two of first three games, winning by 6-26 points vs WMichigan/Maryland, losing by point to Purdue. Iona has Arizona transfer Jones as leading scorer (16.3 ppg). St Joe's is 3-1 with wins over Georgia Tech/Tulsa; their only loss was 78-70 to Seton Hall in Puerto Rico. Atlantic 14 underdogs are 10-6 against the spread.
Siena won two of first three games, losing by 6 to St Bonaventure, but they're using 6-man rotation, which is probably why they're shooting a crummy 29.4% behind arc. Georgia Tech is 3-2, beating VCU, but losing to St Joe's/LSU, scoring just 51.5 ppg. MAAC road underdogs of 18 or less points are 8-2 vs spread. ACC double digit favorites are 5-5.
Stanford is off to 4-0 start, allowing 53 ppg, with wins over Fresno State by 16, Colorado State by 12; they're moving way up in class, playing an Oklahoma State team that is 3-0, beating UT-San Antonio in OT in last game. Cowboys have two starters back from LY's 20-14 team. Stanford is struggling shooting, making 61% on foul line, 33% behind arc.
Memphis won double OT game vs in-state rival Tennessee yesterday, now faces Georgetown team that had glorified practice in easy win over host Chaminade. Tigers also had tough game Monday but are deep, with three subs playing 33+ minutes Tuesday. Hoyas play seven guys- they are 3-1, losing tough game to Kansas 67-63 late Monday night.
Kansas is young, thinner than usual but talented; they've beaten UCLA by 16, Georgetown by 4 this week. Jayhawks' bench played total of 44 minutes vs UCLA, 52 vs Georgetown. Duke had two decent tests so far on Maui, beating Tennessee by 10, Michigan by 7; Blue Devils aren't a great defensive team, allowing Belmont 76 points, Michigan 75, but can Kansas shoot ball well enough to take advantage?
Michigan is well-coached; UCLA acts like they hate each other, but they did show spark in second half of 72-56 loss to Kansas Tuesday, cutting lead to 5 at one point. Wolverines play 1-3-1 defense that is hard to get ready for; Bruins made 8-14 from arc last night, still lost by 16. Third day in row for Michigan; UCLA had easy win vs Chaminade Monday.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Wednesday, November 23
Ill-Chicago won 82-80 at Evansville in last meeting two years ago; Aces have three starters back from 16-16 team that went 9-9 in MVC- they've beaten Butler in OT and lost by 19 at home to Indiana. UIC lost by 11 to Eastern Michigan, then split pair of games vs non-D-I schools, with a loss to Quincy. Evansville shot 43.3% from arc in first three games.
Nebraska is off to 3-0 start, allowing 62 ppg in wins over USC, Rhode Island; Cornhuskers have four starters back from 19-13 team that went 7-9 in its last year in Big 12. Oregon lost to Vanderbilt by 14, then beat Eastern Washington/SE Missouri by 8-25 points; Ducks lost their star freshman Brown, who quit team after two games. .
Well-coached Colorado lost three starters from 24-14 team that went 8-8 in its last year in Big 12; Buffaloes went 1-2 in Puerto Rico, losing by 9 to Wichita, 7 to Maryland, then beating WMichigan by 5. Air Force won its first three games, beating three stiffs. Pac-10 teams are 4-8 vs spread in games where spread is 6 or less points. MWC favorites are 9-7.
First road game for St Mary's team that blasted Northern Iowa by 16 in its opener eight days ago; Gaels hammered Denver 77-47 in Moraga LY. St Mary's has four starters back from 25-9 team that was 11-3 in WCC. Denver won its first three games, allowing 57 ppg, with Southern Miss best team they've beaten. Sun Belt home teams are 6-7 vs spread.
San Diego State is already 5-1, winning its last two games by total of six points over USC/Long Beach State; they lost only road game at Baylor by 10. Aztecs lost five of last six games vs Arizona, losing three in row here by 12-16-13 points, but beat Wildcats 63-46 in teams' last meeting two years ago. Arizona is 4-1, winning by 9-8-10-9 points.
Syracuse won tis first four games against collection of stiffs, all by 24+ points; Orangemen have four starters back from 27-8 team that was 12-6 in Big East LY. Virginia Tech won its first three games, allowing 54 ppg against three other stiffs; Hokies often get left out on Selection Sunday, so games like this mean lot to them. Syracuse will have edge in crowd support in NYC. ACC underdogs are 2-4 vs spread.
Iona scored 91.3 ppg in winning two of first three games, winning by 6-26 points vs WMichigan/Maryland, losing by point to Purdue. Iona has Arizona transfer Jones as leading scorer (16.3 ppg). St Joe's is 3-1 with wins over Georgia Tech/Tulsa; their only loss was 78-70 to Seton Hall in Puerto Rico. Atlantic 14 underdogs are 10-6 against the spread.
Siena won two of first three games, losing by 6 to St Bonaventure, but they're using 6-man rotation, which is probably why they're shooting a crummy 29.4% behind arc. Georgia Tech is 3-2, beating VCU, but losing to St Joe's/LSU, scoring just 51.5 ppg. MAAC road underdogs of 18 or less points are 8-2 vs spread. ACC double digit favorites are 5-5.
Stanford is off to 4-0 start, allowing 53 ppg, with wins over Fresno State by 16, Colorado State by 12; they're moving way up in class, playing an Oklahoma State team that is 3-0, beating UT-San Antonio in OT in last game. Cowboys have two starters back from LY's 20-14 team. Stanford is struggling shooting, making 61% on foul line, 33% behind arc.
Memphis won double OT game vs in-state rival Tennessee yesterday, now faces Georgetown team that had glorified practice in easy win over host Chaminade. Tigers also had tough game Monday but are deep, with three subs playing 33+ minutes Tuesday. Hoyas play seven guys- they are 3-1, losing tough game to Kansas 67-63 late Monday night.
Kansas is young, thinner than usual but talented; they've beaten UCLA by 16, Georgetown by 4 this week. Jayhawks' bench played total of 44 minutes vs UCLA, 52 vs Georgetown. Duke had two decent tests so far on Maui, beating Tennessee by 10, Michigan by 7; Blue Devils aren't a great defensive team, allowing Belmont 76 points, Michigan 75, but can Kansas shoot ball well enough to take advantage?
Michigan is well-coached; UCLA acts like they hate each other, but they did show spark in second half of 72-56 loss to Kansas Tuesday, cutting lead to 5 at one point. Wolverines play 1-3-1 defense that is hard to get ready for; Bruins made 8-14 from arc last night, still lost by 16. Third day in row for Michigan; UCLA had easy win vs Chaminade Monday.
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