Game 21, 2011-12: St. Louis

UMassbball14 · Post by **UMassbball14** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:36 pm

Looks like we're opening as 3.5 point underdogs. Sounds about right, I don't see that moving too much before the game...

Pierce9999 · Post by **Pierce9999** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:21 pm

inthescoop wrote:All I gotta say is...this will definitely be the most packed game of the year at home. The students are actually talking about this one, we will be there.

Not neccessarily...we play Xavier at home in late Feb...believe it's school vaca week...if we continue to do well and win this game tomorrow....that game will draw big as well...

Blutrane93 · Post by **Blutrane93** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:31 pm

http://www.masslive.com/umassbasketball ... ass_b.html

I feel like everyone's take on this game is some variation of:

"Man, it'd be great to play a great game in front of a big crowd. Hope this doesn't go Hindenburg."

Max11 · Post by **Max11** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:06 pm

^^^ That's pretty much right, Blutrane!

For anyone who will be stuck in NYC and can't make it up to Amherst, I'm planning on heading to Professor Thom's tomorrow, since I assume they get CSNNE.

OutlawPete · Post by **OutlawPete** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:55 pm

Losing bad tomorrow would kill student attendance until we made it back to the NCAA. Dayton was sort of a fluke and we didn't expect that many students. But marketing has been all-out for this one and people are hearing good things. Have to put on a good show.

And I'm confident this team will. Predict a 77-72 UMass win with at least 6,500.

Counting down the hours...

Post by **MikeUMA** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:26 pm

MJatUM wrote:The game is tomorrow and this thread already has as many pages as some completed game threads. Think there's some anticipation building????

We had a week off, where we usually have 3-4 days, so take the # of pre-game posts and divide by 2

econalum · Post by **econalum** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 1:13 am

We have a handful of games that impact the RPI for UMASS - this is one of them. In my view, we need to win, or hope we go 3 deep in the A10.

Sorry to say I will need to watch this on TV - moving my mother into a nursing home.

GO UMASS. Over achieve - it is ok.

Chemical Ali · Post by **Chemical Ali** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 6:43 am

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/ ... 8f15a.html

jjw23 · Post by **jjw23** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:35 am

Do you think the General Admission ($6 tix) will be sold out? I'm bringing 2 other friends with me to the game. I can't wait, I just really hope they win this one.

Post by **MikeUMA** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:41 am

ktabz16 wrote:3 and half hours before i hit the road, so fired up i couldn't sleep, i've been up since 5 am.

UM is still showing up as dogs, between 3.5 and 4.5, depending where you look.

RocheyAlum05 · Post by **RocheyAlum05** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:53 am

I didn't get a chance to preview this game properly, but I'm packing up and heading to Amherst in a couple of hours and my UMass roommate (its been 6.5 years, yikes) is making the trip down from Maine for the game.

I always get nervous on days like today - huge chance to make a statement, huge chance to fill the bill for the rest of the season -- don't let this chance slip through your fingers.

See you all at the game.

minmanfan · Post by **minmanfan** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:54 am

Back out to Amherst for today's game. I haven't been able to get out since the Quinnipiac game. I'll have the wife in tow, and her younger sister transferred out to UMass this year and she coming to her first game. She's not much of a sports fan, but hopefully we can change that with a good game today.

GO UMASS!!

InnervisionsUMASS · Post by **InnervisionsUMASS** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:43 am

Leaving in 15 minutes.... The Hangar and then the Mullins... this is a big one boys and girls...

We'll be in Section K, Row 9... come visit!

bmc24 · Post by **bmc24** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:59 am

Hey guys, wish i could make it to amherst today for this tilt but I can't. Any word on tv coverage. This website said CBS Sports regional? I checked and they are playing the Holy Cross Colgate game. Any help would be great

BTHoops · Post by **BTHoops** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:02 am

A great site to find the TV coverage of any college basketball game:

http://mattsarzsports.com/basketball2011/week12.aspx

Game is listed as on Comcast SportsNet New England, CSS and Charter St. Louis.