Zips1991 Posted March 7 Report Posted March 7 2 hours ago, ZipForNow said: Is there a promo code to purchase tournament tickets on the gozips website? No code needed, just go to this link and change the quantity from 0 to however many you need. https://gozips.evenue.net/event/MB25/MAC01 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 Akron is now -110 on FanDuel to win the MAC tourney. Miami OH is +230 (just like their Free Throw Attempt advantage). Quote
Zips1991 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 I saw that the Buffalo head coach said that, at this time, they don't expect Freitag to be back for the MAC Tournament but he's continuing to be evaluated. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 Just now, Zips1991 said: I saw that the Buffalo head coach said that, at this time, they don't expect Freitag to be back for the MAC Tournament but he's continuing to be evaluated. Wow. Quote
NWAkron Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 (edited) Below is a post from Buffalo Bulls forum. This logic is more twisted than what I regulary see on here😀: "I was surprised that Akron bludgeoned NIU as bad as they did yesterday. I know it was Senior night and all, but they were up 20 at halftime. And then came out stronger in the second half, leading by 41 at one point. Sure...they set a record for consecutive home wins...but this sort of effort on a game that is meaningless in seeding for the tournament was surprising, especially on the defensive end. In Cleveland, everything is bigger. There is a real possibility that Akron doesn't come out with that same fire for a first round game against a team they've beat twice already. At least that's my (our) hope! And, once a team that should win by alot gets behind, nerves start to kick in. Things can get away from them." Edited March 8 by NWAkron Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 (edited) 38 minutes ago, NWAkron said: Below is a post from Buffalo Bulls forum. This logic is more twisted than what I regulary see on here😀: "I was surprised that Akron bludgeoned NIU as bad as they did yesterday. I know it was Senior night and all, but they were up 20 at halftime. And then came out stronger in the second half, leading by 41 at one point. Sure...they set a record for consecutive home wins...but this sort of effort on a game that is meaningless in seeding for the tournament was surprising, especially on the defensive end. In Cleveland, everything is bigger. There is a real possibility that Akron doesn't come out with that same fire for a first round game against a team they've beat twice already. At least that's my (our) hope! And, once a team that should win by alot gets behind, nerves start to kick in. Things can get away from them." The guy isn't wrong; there's always the possibility of a flat game. However, I don't think Groce or these seniors will be looking ahead. Buffalo is the team Akron was manhandling before taking their foot off the gas and allowing Buffalo to beat the spread. A thorough bludgeoning should be in order. Edited March 8 by Let'sGoZips94 Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: The guy isn't wrong. There's always the possibility of a flat game. However, I don't think Groce or these seniors will be looking ahead. Buffalo is the team Akron was manhandling before taking their foot off the gas and allowing Buffalo to beat the spread. A thorough bludgeoning should be in order. I'm actually not as hostile about UB regarding that game as some. I've seen some ridiculous late game come backs in my time. UNI a decade or so ago blew a 12 point lead with <1 minute against Texas A&M in the Big Dance. We all know of Reggie Miller's infamous 8 points in ~10 seconds against the Knicks. IMO it's better that we're prepared for those scenarios now so that we're not taken by surprise in March. Edited March 8 by kreed5120 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 28 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: I'm actually not as hostile about UB regarding that game as some. I've seen some ridiculous late game come backs in my time. UNI a decade or so ago blew a 12 point lead with <1 minute against Texas A&M in the Big Dance. We all know of Reggie Miller's infamous 8 points in ~10 seconds against the Knicks. IMO it's better that we're prepared for those scenarios now so that we're taken by surprise in March. I agree - I was happy to see that hapen for every reason you mentioned and exactly why Groce made sure NIU's beatdown lasted the full 40 minutes (plus it helps NET). Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 It appears Buffalo will likely be without both Freitag and Pocknett. Hopefully we can build a nice cushion and are able to rest our starters for final the ~5 minutes. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 8 Report Posted March 8 This could be a head fake, but I still prefer Buffalo to UMass. 2 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 9 Author Report Posted March 9 Anyone know what section Zips fans will be in Thursday? Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 10 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: Anyone know what section Zips fans will be in Thursday? 102-107 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 (edited) I've watched parts of a few of the Sun Belt games over the past several days. Game attendance has varied between ~600-2,500 thus far. We give the MAC a lot of crap, but let's take a moment to at least acknowledge the one thing they have done right is the MAC tournament. They put on quite the show. We're easily hitting above our weight class when you see the attendance figures we put up compared to other relative conferences and even some, like the AAC, that you would expect much more out of. Edited March 9 by kreed5120 6 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 12 minutes ago, kreed5120 said: I've watched parts of a few of the Sun Belt games over the past several days. Game attendance has varied between ~600-2,500 thus far. We give the MAC a lot of crap, but let's take a moment to at least acknowledge the one thing they have done right is the MAC tournament. They put on quite the show. We're easily hitting above our weight class when you see the attendance figures we put up compared to other relative conferences and even some, like the AAC, that you would expect much more out of. The MAC is really lucky their top teams are consistently within a few hours of Cleveland and typically have a decent alumni presence in the NEO area. The geographic footprint of other conferences is a disadvantage when it comes to conference tourneys. 2 1 Quote
MDZip Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 The other thing I'd really like to find out is how many of the other conference tourneys that have the aim of protecting their high seeds actually do the opposite. It just seems like a lot of teams that don't play the first round seem to lose in the next round. At least in the MAC tournament you kind of get a "breather" game before advancing to the next round. Unless of course you happen to be Toledo. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 20 minutes ago, MDZip said: The other thing I'd really like to find out is how many of the other conference tourneys that have the aim of protecting their high seeds actually do the opposite. It just seems like a lot of teams that don't play the first round seem to lose in the next round. At least in the MAC tournament you kind of get a "breather" game before advancing to the next round. Unless of course you happen to be Toledo. Good point. This year I'm glad we'll get our "Cleveland legs" under us vs. Buffalo as opposed to jumping right into the semi-finals vs. either Kent or Ohio. 1 Quote
NWAkron Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Tod and Toledo are built for March unlike his prior teams. Tod takes out Travis in semis if UMass doesnt clip them first. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 5 minutes ago, NWAkron said: Tod and Toledo are built for March unlike his prior teams. Tod takes out Travis in semis if UMass doesnt clip them first. His RayJ Dennis-led squad was the most March-ready team he ever had and they lost to inSincere Carry's Kent clowns. 1 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 1 hour ago, NWAkron said: Tod and Toledo are built for March unlike his prior teams. Tod takes out Travis in semis if UMass doesnt clip them first. If Tod gets out of the way his guards could cause them fits. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Pluto - MAC Tournament Pressure Pluto didn't write that - Captain Obvious did. 1 Quote
NWAkron Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 https://akronzippedup.substack.com/p/previewing-the-2026-mac-mens-basketball ZippedUP tournament preview. good read! 3 Quote
Zippy87 Posted March 10 Author Report Posted March 10 This feels like a pretty big MAC Tournament for us. We're about to lose 5/8 of our primary rotation and 73% of our scoring. The transfer portal can change things quickly, but right now we are slated to be young and inexperienced next season. A tournament win would go a long way toward keeping our best underclassmen and drawing some additional talent in the portal. Quote
Zips1991 Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 Zips are favored by 13.5 against Buffalo with an O/U of 162.5. Miami is favored by 7.5 over UMass, and for some reason the other two games are not listed yet. Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 10 Report Posted March 10 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Zippy87 said: This feels like a pretty big MAC Tournament for us. We're about to lose 5/8 of our primary rotation and 73% of our scoring. The transfer portal can change things quickly, but right now we are slated to be young and inexperienced next season. A tournament win would go a long way toward keeping our best underclassmen and drawing some additional talent in the portal. I felt the same way with the team Freeman's senior year. We went out that offseason and reloaded. Made it right back into the tournament the following year. Edited March 10 by kreed5120 Quote
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