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4theCYcle

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I know this is slightly early and nothing to take away from last nights win (an incredible one for that matter), but we are 8-0 and let's keep this train rolling!!

Here's the bracket and matchups:

Game 1
ISU (8-0) Vs George Mason (5-4) ESPNU 530 PM

Game 2
Oregon State (4-2) vs Akron (2-2) ESPNU 730 PM

Game 3
South Carolina (2-3) vs Saint Mary's (7-0) ESPNU 11 pm

Game 4
Boise Stat (8-1) vs Hawaii (6-2) ESPNU 1 am

Some records will change with teams having games before then. What do you guys think as far as potential matchups? I'm guessing we'll face Oregon State 2nd round and handle them pretty easily. The championship game's assumption would be either Saint Mary's or Boise State. They play today so we'll get a better idea who is the better team. It was hard to judge Boise off playing Kentucky when they were struggling to shoot the ball. I like our chances of winning this tournament. Hopefully, we won't be too confident, stay focused based on location, and grab some much needed wins and move us up in the rankings.

I look for Kane to continue with his great leadership on leading this team through the tourney. It should give us a good feel as to where they are at as a team in a tourney atmosphere. Bench guys may need some extra experience in the early game.
 

CyFan61

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It would be a huge disappointment to not make the championship matchup and at this point I expect us to win the whole thing.

It's great for our program to be in a position to say that!
 

jbindm

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I predict that I am going to get really tired of missing Cyclone basketball games because they keep getting broadcast on a channel I don't have.
 

CyArob

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Firstrowsports, alright, I love that channel.
 

GoSTATE71

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I predict that I am going to get really tired of missing Cyclone basketball games because they keep getting broadcast on a channel I don't have.

If you have mediacom you can add the sports pack for like $4.95 a month extra. Also, its free the first 3 months so you could technically cancel it come March when you don't need it anymore. I got sick of not having ESPNU and decided to add the sports pack yesterday afternoon so I didn't have to watch on my computer. You get like 4 extra channels and that price is very cheap! Something to keep in mind.
 

CyArob

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St. Mary's and Boise are good Top 75 teams. The rest of the teams are probably in the 100-150 range.
 

Rhoadhoused

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Kenpom ratings:

George Mason 135
Oregon State 103
Akron 92
South Carolina 109
Boise State 63
Hawaii 128
St Marys 37

Actually a couple decent opportunities to beat quality opponents and nobody who is really all that bad.

For reference UNI is 122 before their win vs #33 VCU
 

BallSoHard4Cy

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How do you use first row sports, because I thought I was making an account on that website once but it turned out to be a porn site.
 

CyArob

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How do you use first row sports, because I thought I was making an account on that website once but it turned out to be a porn site.

First, get adblock. Next, you shouldn't need to make an account. Don't click on any pop-ups. Just click the numbered links until you find one that shows the game.
 

jbindm

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If you have mediacom you can add the sports pack for like $4.95 a month extra. Also, its free the first 3 months so you could technically cancel it come March when you don't need it anymore. I got sick of not having ESPNU and decided to add the sports pack yesterday afternoon so I didn't have to watch on my computer. You get like 4 extra channels and that price is very cheap! Something to keep in mind.

Cool; thanks for the tip!
 

cstrunk

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How do you use first row sports, because I thought I was making an account on that website once but it turned out to be a porn site.

You don't click on anything besides Link 1, Link 2, etc. and make sure you have adblock installed. Do not sign up for anything. Keep trying the different links until one works.
 

Rods79

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You don't click on anything besides Link 1, Link 2, etc. and make sure you have adblock installed. Do not sign up for anything. Keep trying the different links until one works.

I had one that would play the audio, but required a plug-in for the video. Obviously didn't install anything, so I'm assuming in that case you just have to move on to another?
 

EvilBetty

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How do you use first row sports, because I thought I was making an account on that website once but it turned out to be a porn site.

you will have to hit about 4 "x" buttons to get ads out of the way of the screen. to start there is sometimes an ad countdown you have to wait for before you can exit out of the ad. sometimes there wont be an x-out button visible right away, just wait and one will appear, often times very small and barely visible.
 

CyForPresident

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Oregon State looks decent. They are leading the nation in FG% at .556 and they can score at 83.5 ppg. OSU just has not played anyone yet, but they did beat Maryland.

This tournament will be a good test and preparation for March. I'll be happy with just going 2-1. Traveling halfway across the world to play 3 basketball games in 4 days is not easy. Winning the whole thing would be amazing.