Iowa State had a tough road test against Missouri with their season opener. Lost by fifteen, but frankly should of lost by a lot more.
Offensively, Iowa State was horrendous and that is putting it mildly. Defensively, they were average. Missouri had a sell-out crowd and were a raucous bunch making it a formidable enviornment for a young Iowa State team.
Lindell Wigginton was certainly a bright spot with the Missouri game. I think he will have very FEW off nights as a Cyclone. The rest of the team, I'm not sure about.
Going into the game Monday, I hope they iron some wrinkles with the offense because it's going to take a collective effort against Milwaukee to get the job done. Milwaukee is NOT your "Chicago State's" or "Maryland-Baltimore County's" cream-puffs that you are accustomed to seeing at the beginning of the season. Yes, they are one of those hyphenated schools that people take lightly, but they also have some big dance history.
Bryce Barnes recorded 19 points in 19 minutes leading the way for the Panthers against Wisconsin-Lacrosse in a 83-73 victory in their home opener. Milwaukee shot over 60% in the game and scored 51 points in the 1st half. This is NOT an inefficient offensive team.
If Iowa State plays a better offensive game than they showed against Missouri, could they win? Absolutely! Dominate? There is room for discussion about this young team that only beat Emporia State by 9. But if Iowa State struggles offensively Monday night, I wouldn't be surprised if we find ourselves in a 0-2 hole heading into Myrtle Beach.
The fact that Lard and Brase are still out for this game has me very concerned. I still think we come out flat offensively.
Iowa State 72
Wisconsin-Milwaukee 75
Offensively, Iowa State was horrendous and that is putting it mildly. Defensively, they were average. Missouri had a sell-out crowd and were a raucous bunch making it a formidable enviornment for a young Iowa State team.
Lindell Wigginton was certainly a bright spot with the Missouri game. I think he will have very FEW off nights as a Cyclone. The rest of the team, I'm not sure about.
Going into the game Monday, I hope they iron some wrinkles with the offense because it's going to take a collective effort against Milwaukee to get the job done. Milwaukee is NOT your "Chicago State's" or "Maryland-Baltimore County's" cream-puffs that you are accustomed to seeing at the beginning of the season. Yes, they are one of those hyphenated schools that people take lightly, but they also have some big dance history.
Bryce Barnes recorded 19 points in 19 minutes leading the way for the Panthers against Wisconsin-Lacrosse in a 83-73 victory in their home opener. Milwaukee shot over 60% in the game and scored 51 points in the 1st half. This is NOT an inefficient offensive team.
If Iowa State plays a better offensive game than they showed against Missouri, could they win? Absolutely! Dominate? There is room for discussion about this young team that only beat Emporia State by 9. But if Iowa State struggles offensively Monday night, I wouldn't be surprised if we find ourselves in a 0-2 hole heading into Myrtle Beach.
The fact that Lard and Brase are still out for this game has me very concerned. I still think we come out flat offensively.
Iowa State 72
Wisconsin-Milwaukee 75
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