Side Dishes
Other results of note: Loyola-Chicago pulled away from Norfolk State 64-45; Tyler Sharpe’s 30 points helped Northern Kentucky knock off visiting Illinois State 79-64; Bradley blew out Georgia Southern 81-51; USC beat Long Beach State 87-76 behind 28 points and 12 rebounds from Onyeka Okongwu; and VCU won a good mid-major matchup over visiting Missouri State 61-51 Tonight’s Menu
It’s a relatively light night with 20 Division I games on tap, but it will pick up after this. It’s also highlighted by a doubleheader.
- Evansville heads south to visit a Jacksonville State team that is off to a tough start (8:30 p.m.)
Top 10 Surprises & Disappointments of the College Basketball Season So Far--Watch Stadium
The Other Top 25: Gonzaga reclaims its spot at the top--Mid-Major MadnessBIGGEST SURPRISES
8. UNI – Ben Jacobson’s Panthers are 10-1 for the first time since 2011-12 and have a star in AJ Green, but were still picked to finish behind Missouri State and Bradley in the Missouri Valley. The lone loss came against West Virginia, while there are wins at Colorado and against South Carolina down in Cancun.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENTS
9. Missouri State – I was extremely high on Dana Ford and the Bears, and I wasn’t alone as they were picked to win the Missouri Valley. They lost to Little Rock to start the season and are 6-6 overall with setbacks to Buffalo and a down Miami team down in Charleston. Three of the six wins have come against bottom-tier teams: Alabama State, Cleveland State and Mississippi Valley State.
The Other Top 25
| Rank | School | Record | Change | Our reasoning | This week's games |
|---|
| 10 | Northern Iowa | 10-1 | 3 | They may be flying a bit under the radar, but the Panthers are now 10-1, which includes last week upset of Colorado in Boulder. Sophomore guard AJ Green has stepped as a go-to scorer and has hit double figures in all but two games this season, including three 20+ point performances in his last four games. | 12/22 vs. Marshall |
Also receiving votes: Louisiana Tech 11, Kent State 5, Toledo 4, Bradley 2HappeningHoops.com 2019-20 CBI/CIT Bracketology Number 2 – December 15th 2019--Happening Hoops
Six Missouri Valley Christmas Wishes – URGENT UPDATE – CHILDS OUT!--Valley Hoops InsiderCBI (16 Teams)
Evansville Region (South) Evansville (8-3 MVC)
Costal Carolina (7-4 Sun Belt)
Nichols State (6-5 Southland)
Eastern Illinois (6-4 OVC)
CIT (26 Teams in 2019) Midwest
- Northern Kentucky (7-3 Horizon)
- Youngstown State (5-5 Horizon)
- Valparaiso (6-4 MVC)
- South Dakota State (7-6 Summit)
OVC/MVC Weekly Personal Honors--Valley Hoops Insider
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, December 17, 2019--Hoopville
Side Dishes
Other results of note: Charlotte got 27 points from Jordan Shepherd to get above .500 with a 67-57 win over Valparaiso; Delaware won the in-state battle over Delaware State 86-78 in Wilmington; Rider won the first MAAC game of the season by a 74-64 margin over visiting Marist; and Jacksonville State has had a tough start, but got a big 85-59 romp over visiting Evansville.
Bradley announced that leading scorer Elijah Childs will be out 3-6 weeks with an injury to his right hand suffered in Saturday night’s blowout win over Georgia Southern. The do-everything junior forward is also their leading rebounder and shot-blocker, and while this hurts now, the hope is that he doesn’t miss much of the Missouri Valley schedule. The Braves have won three in a row by 30 or more points.
Under The Radar Game of the Day: Sunday, December 15th--Hoops HD
Bradley standout Elijah Childs sidelined 3-6 weeks with hand injury--Peoria Journal Star
Another 30-point romp by Bradley equals 61-year milestone--Peoria Journal Star
Braves blast Georgia Southern, win third straight game by 30-plus--Bradley Scout
Bradley Dominates Georgia Southern, 81-51--bradleybraves.com
Men’s Basketball Aims For a Tuesday Bounce Back--godrakebulldogs.com
Drake women's basketball player Grace Berg, an Indianola alum, will redshirt this season--Des Moines Register
Women’s Basketball Set for Pair of Road Power 5 Games This Week--godrakebulldogs.com
Women’s Basketball’s Berg to Redshirt this Season--godrakebulldogs.com
Evansville basketball's win streak, perfect road record end at Jacksonville State--Evansville Courier & Press
Game Preview: Jacksonville State Gamecocks--Eville Ways
Week 7 Power Rankings: A Christmas Story--Eville Ways
Game Recap: WTF--Eville Ways
Williams earns fourth MVC Newcomer of the Week award--gopurpleaces.com
Aces fall at Jacksonville State--gopurpleaces.com
Aces fall on the road at Illinois on late run--gopurpleaces.com
Bracy named MVC Newcomer of the Week--gopurpleaces.com
Illinois State's defense breaks down as Sharpe, Walton power Northern Kentucky to win--The Pantagraph
Illinois State falls to Northern Kentucky 79-64--Vidette Online
Redbirds Fall on Road at Northern Kentucky--goredbirds.com
Hy-Vee to Host Dan Muller and Kristen Gillespie Shows Tonight--goredbirds.com
Illinois State women's basketball rolls by Southern Illinois Edwardsville--The Pantagraph
Women's basketball takes down SIUE 74-53 despite missing Magget--Vidette Online
Three Redbirds Reach Double Figures in Win Over Cougars, 74-53--goredbirds.com
ISU men rated 85th in first NCAA NET rankings--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Sycamores seek reward for their work--Terre Haute Tribune Star
'Burger' Williams one of keys to ISU women's future success--Terre Haute Tribune Star
NKU slips past ISU women 70-68--Terre Haute Tribune Star
Sycamores Drop Heartbreaker to Northern Kentucky on Monday--gosycamores.com
Hall’s Second-Half Effort Leads Loyola Past Norfolk State, 64-45--loyolaramblers.com
Ramblers Head West, Put Win Streak On Line Versus Vanderbilt--loyolaramblers.com
Loyola Continues Perfect Start, Fights Off Bowling Green, 84-76--loyolaramblers.com
News, Notes, and Highlighted Games: Sunday, Dec 15th--Hoops HD
HIGHLIGHTED GAMESTurnover-prone Missouri State men overwhelmed by VCU--Springfield News-Leader
-MISSOURI STATE AT VCU. Missouri State is good enough to make some noise in the Missouri Valley, but probably not good enough to beat a very good VCU team on the road.
Defense Steps Up, Mosley Erupts in Loss at VCU--missouristatebears.com
Missouri State Announces Upcoming Basketball Ticket Specials--missouristatebears.com
No. 18/20 Lady Bears Survive Test, Top Missouri 79-72--missouristatebears.com
Franklin Named MVC Player of the Week for Second Time This Month--missouristatebears.com
San Diego State, Gonzaga get top mid-major billing in first NET rankings--Mid-Major Madness
Here are some other observations from the initial list:
- Coming of a week in which Northern Iowa beat a ranked Colorado team on the road, the sudden-Missouri Valley favorite drops in at 28.
This Week in Mid-Major: Northern Iowa is back, Belmont has a budding star and more--The Athletic
Bracket Projection – Hoops HD Staff Bracket--Hoops HD
COMMENTS FROM JOHNUNI basketball: Panthers' success starts at practice--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
– Northern Iowa is a team that can potentially get above the First Four later on in the season. Their best wins are against South Carolina down in Cancun and at Colorado. Their only loss is against West Virginia, and it’s possible they could have an at-large case depending on whether or not they’re able to win the regular season crown in the Missouri Valley.
AJ Green Named MVC Player of the Week--unipanthers.com
College women's basketball: Cavey's last-second rebound delivers UNI win--Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Cavey's Free Throw Lifts Panthers Over IUPUI--unipanthers.com
Missouri thumps SIU 64-48 behind Mark Smith's career-high 23 points--The Southern Illinoisan
Saluki Basketball 5@5: UNI leads first NET rankings, Childs hurt and Benson honored--The Southern Illinoisan
Salukis fall to Missouri on the road, 64-48--Daily Egyptian
Mizzou takes down SIU, 64-48--siusalukis.com
Q&A with transfer guard Ben Harvey--siusalukis.com
Salukis host Hampton on Wednesday--siusalukis.com
Saluki WBB Sprints Past Racers With Strong Start--Daily Egyptian
Salukis hang on for 76-66 win over Racers--siusalukis.com
Men’s basketball notes: Nick Robinson exits with back tightness as Valparaiso gets shut down by Charlotte--Post-Tribune
ROBBIE WEINSTEIN: Lottich, players and staff deserve credit for improved offense--NWI Times
Turnovers sting as Valpo falls at Charlotte--NWI Times
Valpo Falls at Charlotte on Monday--valpoathletics.com
North Carolina Swing Continues at High Point--valpoathletics.com
SPORTS DIGEST: VU women win fourth straight for first time since 2017--NWI Times
Stifling Defense Leads to Fourth Straight Win for Valpo--valpoathletics.com
Women's Basketball Puts Winning Streak on the Line Tuesday--valpoathletics.com
MVC MBB Weekly Notes (D16)--The Missouri Valley
Women's Basketball Player/Newcomer of the Week (Dec. 16)--The Missouri Valley
MVC Women's Basketball Notebook - Dec.17--The Missouri Valley
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