'Nova, Bilal Benn set for final showdown tonight
posted by Pete @ LetsGoNova.com11/19/2008 02:18:00 PM
#23 Villanova (2-0) vs. Niagara (1-0)
7 p.m., Wed., 19 November, at the Pavilion
TV: ESPNU
Line: Villanova -16
Ex-Wildcat Bilal Benn and his deadly flock of Purple Eagles will swoop into the Pavilion tonight to face Villanova in a grudge match the proportions of which can only be described as "moderate."
The match-up is being billed as a "preliminary game" in the 8-team Philly Hoop Group Classic. Bracket play in the tournament does not begin until after Thanksgiving.
Niagara is a solid, undefeated team from the MAAC and is currently ranked #1 in the RPI in the entire country.
That said, Villanova is a 16-point favorite and should pick up the win. Niagara will certainly be a tougher test for Villanova than Albany or Fordham, but if the 'Cats have any trouble with the Purple Eagles at home, they probably don't deserve to be ranked #23 in the nation.
Take a look at game previews from Villanova by the Numbers and I Bleed Blue and White, then head down to the comment thread below to predict the game's final score. The author of the closest guess wins a mention in this space tomorrow.
7 p.m., Wed., 19 November, at the Pavilion
TV: ESPNU
Line: Villanova -16
Ex-Wildcat Bilal Benn and his deadly flock of Purple Eagles will swoop into the Pavilion tonight to face Villanova in a grudge match the proportions of which can only be described as "moderate."
The match-up is being billed as a "preliminary game" in the 8-team Philly Hoop Group Classic. Bracket play in the tournament does not begin until after Thanksgiving.
Niagara is a solid, undefeated team from the MAAC and is currently ranked #1 in the RPI in the entire country.
That said, Villanova is a 16-point favorite and should pick up the win. Niagara will certainly be a tougher test for Villanova than Albany or Fordham, but if the 'Cats have any trouble with the Purple Eagles at home, they probably don't deserve to be ranked #23 in the nation.
Take a look at game previews from Villanova by the Numbers and I Bleed Blue and White, then head down to the comment thread below to predict the game's final score. The author of the closest guess wins a mention in this space tomorrow.
Labels: 2008-2009, apocalyptic showdowns, bilal benn, grudge matches, niagara, philly hoop group classic
10 Comments:
Villanova 75
Niagara 63
Not having much luck on a video feed online.... those without ESPNU might have to head to a sports bar.
nova 88
niagara 69
yeah, i've just searched the web for about an hour and a half trying to find a feed with no luck.
Nova 83
Niagra 64
Villanova 100
Bad Guys 62
gregg said...
"Wow, bosshoghazzard actually almost won with that bold prediction."
"Congratulations to reader "Bosshoghazzard" for most closely predicting the game's final score. "
gregg, you stand corrected.
Villanova 101
Niagara 61
Villanova 78
Niagara 67
They are all going to foul out
yeah, damn they're playing sloppy... if we act like this against niagra i shudder to think of how we'll play against texas in like, a week.
pete - thanks for the update.
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