On The Horizon

Jim Squire

LATE NIGHT SNACKS: Vandy tops Texas A&M; Wisconsin stays hot--CollegeBasketballTalk

STARRED
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J.T. Yoho, Wright State: It was a battle in the Horizon League between the Raiders and Milwaukee, but Wright State won by a point as Yoho had a big night. The senior went for 29 points, collected eight rebounds and added four assists.
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OTHER NOTABLE RESULTS
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Oakland took down Youngstown State as Kay Felder had 17 points and 14 assists.

Ranking the best states for college hoops this season--The Sporting News

1. Indiana
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Supporting schools (with Pom/RPI rank): Notre Dame (31/34), Valparaiso (23/35), Butler (44/61), Evansville (62/78), IPFW (141/79), Indiana State (119/122)

Combined record for these eight teams: 136-46

Need to know: ...At 19-4, Valparaiso is easily the best team in the Horizon League and the odds-on favorite to earn the league's auto bid. Should they get upended, their computer numbers at least offer hope of at-large chances.
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11. Michigan
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Supporting schools (with Pom/RPI rank): Michigan (39/41), Oakland (104/136), Central Michigan (133/130), Eastern Michigan (145/146)

Combined record for these five teams: 75-38

Need to know: ... And Oakland has one of the most exciting players in all of college basketball; 5-9 superstar Kay Felder is averaging 25.6 points and 8.8 assists per game - he has 11 games with double-digit assists and has scored at least 20 points in 22 of Oakland's 23 games.
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25. Wisconsin
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Supporting schools (with Pom/RPI rank): Wisconsin (53/68), Marquette (109/107), Milwaukee (125/151), Green Bay (143/160)

Combined record for these four teams: 56-32

Green Bay beats Northern Kentucky 85-78--CBS Sports
Wright State fends off Milwaukee rally to win 84-83--CBS Sports
Oakland outruns Youngstown State 107-85--CBS Sports
Jenkins paves way in Detroit 71-63 win over Cleveland State--CBS Sports

No. 21 Wichita State runs away from Southern Illinois, 76-55--Wichita Eagle

The Shockers made seven free throws to make it 49-31 and four straight points from Grady gave Wichita State a 53-34 lead with 14:11 to play.

"Our guards were really pounding the ball down to Shaq and me," Grady said. "They were dropping the ball down to us and giving us good opportunities."

Day After: No. 21 Wichita State 76, Southern Illinois 55--Wichita Eagle

Rotation watch:

WSU’s post position keeps looking stronger.

Shaq Morris and Anton Grady combined to make 10 of 14 shots. Grady’s defensive effort has bumped up in recent games. Morris and VanVleet find each other regularly for lobs. It’s a good mix, especially when Grady keeps his desire to shoot threes (1 of 8 this season) under wraps.