Muckslinger -- Wedneday (Uni vs ISU)

Muckslinger · #1 11-30-2011, 07:31 AM

3* -- UNI +6.5

Both teams are 5-1 and have four-game winning streaks, but that’s about where the similarities end. Northern Iowa prefers a more controlled pace. Iowa State likes to play quicker. The Panthers have defeated the Cyclones four of the past five meetings.

Iowa state should win this game, but UNI plays the same style that Drake played just weeks ago.

They will slow tempo and waste the shot clock

ISU is way more athletic, but UNI should keep it within the number.

3* -- Drake +5.5

STAT LEADERS: For Drake — Ben Simons 17.5 ppg, Jordan Clarke 7.2 rpg, Kurt Alexander 2.4 apg; for Boise State — Anthony Drmic 16.6 ppg, Kenny Buckner 5.4 rpg, Westly Perryman 3.4 apg.

ABOUT THE BULLDOGS: Are embarking on their first true road game of the year with Simons and Rayvonte Rice establishing themselves as consistent scorers.

ABOUT THE BRONCOS: Are 4-0 at home, averaging 87.3 points in those contests. Lost at Drake 72-69 last December.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Both teams look to be improved from last season, and the most intriguing matchup will be on the wing, where Drmic, a freshman, will tangle with Rice and Simons. If the Bulldogs can get a third scoring option to emerge, they’ll have a strong chance to win.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Both teams look to be improved from last season, and the most intriguing matchup will be on the wing, where Drmic, a freshman, will tangle with Rice and Simons. If the Bulldogs can get a third scoring option to emerge, they’ll have a strong chance to win.