NWAkron

Yes, I heard he isn't playing until EMU game

Whitford was the worst. Their fans seem "ok," though, and they have an attractive dance team.

I'm being a bit more serious this time. Coach Lewis impressed me when he was able to bring Sparks back into the fold. Lewis, a former UCLA assistant, I'm sure sees Muncie as a transition job to something much bigger. He may be the only coach in the MAC still wearing a suit and tie during games and his assistants do the same. He's building his brand. On "Over the Pylon" someone commented that Akron's lost to the tough teams. However, looking at Ball State's record, Toledo's been there toughest match up apart from San Jose State.

I have a bad feeling about this one. For good reason.

Game is on CBSSportsNetwork. Channel 322 if you have Akron Spectrum. 8:30pm following Toledo and WMU. Same as usual.

NIU, with German, had some good moments. They were on their way to Cleveland in 2020 when DeWine pulled the plug. But once German left that was it. German is playing in China these days.

Broncos cut the lead to 2 with 2.5 mins left against Pinky.

BSU is my dark horse this year.

Ball State out-rebounded Toledo by 20! 13-2 in offensive rebounds. Looking at the stats, they played an almost perfect game. Our funny friends at "Over the Pylon" must be "Over the Moon" of their new coach. Coach Lewis is old school: all suits and ties for him and his staff.

NIU throwing up some panic shots but Tavari...he needs to chill

NIU capitalizes when Zips make bad choices.

So much for a relaxing evening. Something has got to give eventually.

I think NIU has a player named

Lots of subbing by Groce.

So Tavari makes bad shot choice, misses, NIU scores at other end.

Ugh. Without X this is going to be ugly.

This is like a Ypsilanti crowd.

So much excitement for the reigning MAC champions.

Tavari played a lot of hero ball in Peoria. He may have been told to dial it back.

Omg. I was thinking the EXACT same thing.

And great steal and dunk.

9 -9. 7th seed

They double and triple Freeman or anyone else under basket. Have to make miracle shots. No expectations but I can't see this team winning on the road anywhere.

This isn't fun to watch... Zips are going to get smoked in MAC play.

Some nice 3s and then a bunch of bricks.