The Pregame Must-Win Penn State thread

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 9:28 am

Penn State -3.5

They haven't really played anyone yet. Not a big team.

Penn State has made 32 more 3s than us (in one less game) at a 40% clip.

They have 3 guys shooting 45%+ on 3s.

Will Hoggard start? Can Mady give us some offense? Can we close out on their guys getting wide open shots?

6:30 BTN

by **Trapper Gus** December 7th 2022, 9:33 am

This looks so much like a repeat of the ND game.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** December 7th 2022, 9:33 am

I am not hopeful.

by **Trapper Gus** December 7th 2022, 9:40 am

I guess the positive thing is that Izzo has had a week to drill down on defending against the 3.

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 11:11 am

My guess is Izzo gave Akins a lot of minutes last game because he knows he's going to need him playing well. If we see Aikens playing to the level he played at pre-injury I think that opens up opportunities for the team and I like our chances.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 11:28 am

steveschneider wrote:My guess is Izzo gave Akins a lot of minutes last game because he knows he's going to need him playing well. If we see Aikens playing to the level he played at pre-injury I think that opens up opportunities for the team and I like our chances.

Walker was in foul trouble also. But, I think we'll see Akins get a ton of minutes in small ball lineups. He can be a scorer (shooting 3s and driving), and we need that.

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 12:23 pm

NigelUno wrote:
steveschneider wrote:My guess is Izzo gave Akins a lot of minutes last game because he knows he's going to need him playing well. If we see Aikens playing to the level he played at pre-injury I think that opens up opportunities for the team and I like our chances.

Walker was in foul trouble also. But, I think we'll see Akins get a ton of minutes in small ball lineups. He can be a scorer (shooting 3s and driving), and we need that.

Agreed. He went 1-6 for 3pts vs NW. if he can shake off the rust I think it will help a lot.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 12:32 pm

So...3s made/game...

Penn State is #1 in the country with 12.1 (#13 in % at 40.4%).

MSU is #209 with 7.2/game.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 2:07 pm

Penn State -4 now.

Michigan State are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan State's last 7 games.
Michigan State are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games against Penn State.
Michigan State are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Michigan State are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Penn State.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State's last 5 games played in December.
Michigan State are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games played on a Wednesday.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 6:23 pm

Hoggard starting.

I bet Mady gets the first look.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 6:29 pm

We need this game.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 6:39 pm

Kohler. Let’s go.

by **Robert J Sakimano** December 7th 2022, 6:59 pm

Jaxon showing up.

That we've already been down double-digits but "fought back" within 4 is bothersome.

by **Floyd Robertson** December 7th 2022, 7:06 pm

Akins!!!

by **Floyd Robertson** December 7th 2022, 7:11 pm

Hoggard taking over

by AvgMSUJoe December 7th 2022, 7:15 pm

Well, hopefully they stay awake for the 2nd half.

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 7:27 pm

Jumped in late and watching the recordings and just caught up. Incredible effort. Thoroughly impressed with Kohler and the guard play is where it needs to be. Great thread Nigel. Good mojo so far.

by **duffy munn** December 7th 2022, 7:27 pm

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Jaxon showing up.

Kevin McHale 2.0

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 7:30 pm

duffy munn wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Jaxon showing up.

Kevin McHale 2.0

Thought the same. Incredible foot work in the paint. A little Z-Bo as well.

by **Floyd Robertson** December 7th 2022, 7:33 pm

Three words: Guard the perimeter.

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 7:35 pm

Joey!

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 7:45 pm

Take the shot Walker.

Please.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 7:45 pm

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 7:47 pm

Damn Joey wide open and nails it after the call.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** December 7th 2022, 7:53 pm

AJ dealing

by **kingstonlake** December 7th 2022, 7:59 pm

Did we winning and won?

by **Floyd Robertson** December 7th 2022, 8:00 pm

Step on the jugular. The time is right.

by **Floyd Robertson** December 7th 2022, 8:06 pm

So much stress watching MSU basketball

by **Motown Spartan** December 7th 2022, 8:10 pm

First team to 60!

by AvgMSUJoe December 7th 2022, 8:14 pm

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** December 7th 2022, 8:17 pm

Does Pierre Brooks also go by PJ?

by **Motown Spartan** December 7th 2022, 8:19 pm

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Does Pierre Brooks also go by PJ?

He does now!

by AvgMSUJoe December 7th 2022, 8:20 pm

Big win.

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 8:23 pm

We won!

by **steveschneider** December 7th 2022, 8:24 pm

Tip of the cap to Nigel for starting the thread.

by **NigelUno** December 7th 2022, 8:35 pm

Played great defense in the 2nd half.

Big win. Needed it. Hopefully Malik is back by the time we have another Big Ten game.

by **Trapper Gus** December 7th 2022, 8:49 pm

congrats to all who had the stones to post in the thread during the game

by **DWags** December 7th 2022, 8:50 pm

Are you kidding me PSU? Cant make a fucking layup or shot or free throw in the last two minutes?

The Pregame Must-Win Penn State thread B0b8c910

by AvgMSUJoe December 7th 2022, 9:08 pm

Dwags, this is how you know you might have a problem. Your guys won. Yay.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** December 7th 2022, 9:16 pm

Those bet slips scream anything but a problem

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