Our shots from midrange and deeper were not falling in the first half. 2nd half we exerted our influence mostly in the paint and ramped up the defensive pressure. Looking at the stats to date, we are pretty good in all areas except shooting from deep. For example, Lindenwood making about 3 more 3pts ...

Five of last six conference games are in Macomb this year, including the finale against preseason #1 pick Lindenwood.  Applies to the men as well.  The schedule God was very good to us this year.

McCowan on fire which is good thing as they have bottled up Nicastro pretty well.

Big risk in alternating D1 games and lower level games in schedule IMO.  But you have to play someone I guess.

Nobody in Valley beating Drake if they shoot like that.  Was it bad defense?  Maybe a little.  But they were getting shots up before the defense even got set in many cases.

Drake hitting on all cylinders during the 1st half.  We actually look decent against them but everything seems to be going in, especially from deep.

The Bees game yesterday was cancelled so they should be fresh for this one, assuming the bus ride was not too long.
Massey is back for the Necks. That is good to hear. Will need him against Drake.

Assistant Coach Mike Kiss looks like Gov Tim Walz from Minnesota. That is the extent of my scouting ...

I dont think I would be too far out on the limb by saying Iowa's top 8, maybe top 9, players would all be 1st team all conference in the OVC,

I saw the Iowa Baylor game in down here in Orlando.  Iowa is big. Prepare for a physical game in front of a raucous crowd.

Did not see it. With Massey out, would have been a tall task imo.  My 2 cents, you use these early games to figure out team chemistry, who can play and when.  OVC games should be much more competitive.