Dale8R
01-25-2008, 12:04 PM
Just wanted to mention last night's Minnesota 79-70 upset of Ohio State. Viewing from a distance at least, it would seem that the chaotic turmoil and unrest in the Minnesota program of a couple of years ago has pretty much passed away. Senior Leslie Knight, who spent virtually all of her first two years on the bench led the way with 33 points and 8 rebounds.
On to tonight's games. I know a fair number of HoopScoopers follow the MVC at least to some degree. Illinois State 15-1 is at Missouri State 6-11 in a game that will be televised on FOXMW at 7:30. That pits the current frontrunner against the program that once was the pride of the Valley, but has fallen on hard times in recent years.
Some have asked me about the situation at Missouri State, but truthfully, though I do read about them a little more than the average, exactly what have been the problems (definitely plural) I really can't say.
Multiple defections coupled with multiple losses has not created quite the atmosphere that people in Springfield had grown accustomed to. It does seem that the last few games have seen a slight upturn in their fortunes.
On to tonight's games. I know a fair number of HoopScoopers follow the MVC at least to some degree. Illinois State 15-1 is at Missouri State 6-11 in a game that will be televised on FOXMW at 7:30. That pits the current frontrunner against the program that once was the pride of the Valley, but has fallen on hard times in recent years.
Some have asked me about the situation at Missouri State, but truthfully, though I do read about them a little more than the average, exactly what have been the problems (definitely plural) I really can't say.
Multiple defections coupled with multiple losses has not created quite the atmosphere that people in Springfield had grown accustomed to. It does seem that the last few games have seen a slight upturn in their fortunes.