BYU vs. UNLV tonight

[scottie]

Big game tonight at the Marriott Center. I didn't realize what a pain UNLV has been to BYU recently -- UNLV has won three in a row, five of six and eight of 11 (six of the eight wins were on UNLV's court).

[Goatnapper'96]

Big game tonight at the Marriott Center. I didn't realize what a pain UNLV has been to BYU recently -- UNLV has won three in a row, five of six and eight of 11 (six of the eight wins were on UNLV's court).

The win in Provo last year sucked hind tiddy, BYU doesn't have that second half meltdown and last year is very different. Other than that game the home team wins pretty much every time.

This is a real big game!

[Surfah]

The win in Provo last year sucked hind tiddy, BYU doesn't have that second half meltdown and last year is very different. Other than that game the home team wins pretty much every time.

This is a real big game!

Big game. I think the Cougars win though. I am glad the first one is at home.

I also freaking hate that the tourney is in Vegas.

[Katy Lied]

My husband, basketball aficionado and MWC expert, assures me that it won't even be close tonight.

Even though he hates BYU, he started watching the Arizona game in the second half because, as he put it, he "was watching history."

Why can't they play the Tourney in the Orleans, at least?

[cougjunkie]

My husband, basketball aficionado and MWC expert, assures me that it won't even be close tonight.

Even though he hates BYU, he started watching the Arizona game in the second half because, as he put it, he "was watching history."

Why can't they play the Tourney in the Orleans, at least?

To small. It only holds about 8,000 people.

But I agree playing it at the Thomas and Mack is a joke.

[scottie]

My husband, basketball aficionado and MWC expert, assures me that it won't even be close tonight.

Even though he hates BYU, he started watching the Arizona game in the second half because, as he put it, he "was watching history."

Why can't they play the Tourney in the Orleans, at least?

Seating capacity could be an issue -- Orleans Arena can hold 7,471, Thomas & Mack 18,776. I'm sure 7,471 would be plenty for early round games, but I was at the UNLV-BYU championship game 3 years ago or so and T&M was 80-90% full I'd say.

[Blueintheface]

Prognostication: Jimmer struggles with shooting but still gets 14 pts 7 assists. Hawes goes off. Emery has 6 steals. Tavernari hits a big 3 late. Hartsock brings enthusiasm and a penchant for life, scores 10 and gets swatted at least twice. Miles...plays 24 min. At one point in the game BYU has 4 AA players on the court at once.

Can I gloat if I get just one of these correct?

[scottie]

Seating capacity could be an issue -- Orleans Arena can hold 7,471, Thomas & Mack 18,776. I'm sure 7,471 would be plenty for early round games, but I was at the UNLV-BYU championship game 3 years ago or so and T&M was 80-90% full I'd say.

Looked it up, attendance at that BYU-UNLV game was 16,204 (link).

[jay santos]

I'm pumped about this game. And yes last year's game really sucked. I had that feeling like I couldn't believe what I was watching as UNLV totally took charge in the second half.

[falafel]

Prognostication: Jimmer struggles with shooting but still gets 14 pts 7 assists. Hawes goes off. Emery has 6 steals. Tavernari hits a big 3 late. Hartsock brings enthusiasm and a penchant for life, scores 10 and gets swatted at least twice. Miles...plays 24 min. At one point in the game BYU has 4 AA players on the court at once.

Can I gloat if I get just one of these correct?

I doubt that one. What's the word on Emery? Bruised heel? Will he play?

[Katy Lied]

At one point in the game BYU has 4 AA players on the court at once.

I couldnt figure out what was going on when Arizona chat boards were talking about BYU's "whiteout game." Then I realized they were talking about the players.


Emery is possible; Jimmer is probable.

[Surfah]

I couldnt figure out what was going on when Arizona chat boards were talking about BYU's "whiteout game." Then I realized they were talking about the players.


Emery is possible; Jimmer is probable.

We need both.

[Blueintheface]

We need both.

Who doesn't need a Jimmer?

[OhioBlue]

At one point in the game BYU has 4 AA players on the court at once.

That has already happened this season, not that it's uber-significant but nonetheless. The other player on the court during that stretch was Tavernari, making that the single least-white moment I've ever witnessed from BYU hoops.

[Blueintheface]

That has already happened this season, not that it's uber-significant but nonetheless. The other player on the court during that stretch was Tavernari, making that the single least-white moment I've ever witnessed from BYU hoops.

Yeah, that's why I predicted it would happen again. I remember thinking it may have been a first at BYU strangely enough. I think it was against E. Washington.