Game 26, 2022-23: Loyola Chicago (2/14)

[umasscollective]

Must win game Tuesday at Mullins.

We are giving away 2 court side seats to the game to the next person that joins The Mass Co at the Elite 8 Level or higher!

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[MikeUMA]

I'm never giving up on this team, but tomorrow is just about staying out of the cellar.

Loyola Chicago, having upgraded to the A-10 this season, is struggling, at 2-10, firmly in last (15th) in the league standings. At 4-9, we're in sole possession of 14th.

Chances are pretty strong that each of us will stay there.
https://twitter.com/liminutemen/status/ ... 6555995149

Please don't let us lose a home game to the last-place team.

[Juice Stand]

^ It's not just about staying out of the cellar. This group desperately needs some positivity. Anything. Regardless of standings, they need a reason to celebrate. Let's get a W.

[eldonabe]

On Valentine's day? I sure hope this game is not a V-day date for anyone..... that would be the exact opposite of a show of Love.


UMass currently favored by 6... I would not touch that line with a 1,000 foot pole

[69MG]

I just checked 2 Vegas sites and the lines were 3.5 and 4.5. I wouldn't be surprised if it was down to 2 by game time.

[Juice Stand]

I'm hoping Rahsool can play. Having RJ back for limited minutes was good, and getting Rahsool back will bolster this decimated backcourt. He was dressed but didn't play for the last one, crossing my fingers that he's good to go tomorrow.

[Juice Stand]

This is what I'm talking about. Block out the noise, focus on hooping, and win some games. That outside noise will never ever go away, it's just a reality. You learn how to block it out and focus on the game. Let's go.
https://www.gazettenet.com/UMass-basket ... 0-49918611

“Some of the younger guys, you’ve got to learn how to deal with losing runs in games, how to deal with negative noise from fans, opposing fans, whatever it is, social media,” Cross said. “We’re learning to cancel that out and play for each other and together.”

Also good to note that both RJ and Rahsool practiced yesterday. Let's get back on track. Positive vibes tonight, and then Rhody on Saturday.

[eldonabe]

I just checked 2 Vegas sites and the lines were 3.5 and 4.5. I wouldn't be surprised if it was down to 2 by game time.

Kenpom has it at -6... doesn't mean it will open there, but that is their numeric calc.

My service has Umass -4.5 at the opening bell

[stevemaz]

Kenpom will always remain a slighlty flawed system because he does not use the theory of diminishing returns. He calculates a 20 pt win as a 20 pt win when we all know a 15 pt win is the same as a 20 pt win for example.

Final tonight UMass 80 Loyola 62

[bobolink]

DD is starting, seemingly in place of Brandon Martin. Wondering what that's about.

[Camby4Life]

DD is starting, seemingly in place of Brandon Martin. Wondering what that's about.

Elbow injury according to Jay

[capezona]

Hope Cross is okay.

[JoleonLescottsHair]

What a nightmare. Watching one shitty team after another find that extra gear when they play us , because they can taste a rare win, is just agonizing. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

[Berkman]

Don't have a chance with Cross being injured early in the game.

[Scott O]

There are so many college bball games on tv right now, but not this one. I guess that’s a good thing.