Not exactly a smooth last six games of the season, huh? We played arguably the worst basketball we have all year, and part of that is due to the stiff competition we've played. When we make mental mistakes or dumb plays, they're magnified tenfold against elite competition. Still, even with the string of losses MSU has endured, they were never really out of any game. The floor for this team is still pretty high, but the inconsistencies are maddening.
So we'll see which MSU team shows up this week. First up is Valpo, a solid shooting team, but a defensively weak team. We should be able to control the paint, so Payne/Nix should get theirs, and the rebounding advantage should be decisively in our favor. I would love to see an emphasis on defending the 3-ball, as it seems like Valpo's best bet for staying in this game. Also, it'd be nice to see some improvement on the pick-and-roll defense- it's been layup city off that all year for the opponent.
MSU-Valparaiso. Let the madness begin!
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