Montana State

[roadwarrior]

No buyout this time!

The men's basketball team hosts Montana State Wed Dec 16th 7pm at Scheels Arena.

[EndZoneQB]

I'll be there with 3 of my friends!

[Mr Meaty]

Looking forward to see the guys back home after the 4 game road trip. Go bison. Yelling from the rail for a victory. Here kitty kitty.

[HoopsBison]

Glad to have the team big at home. Montana State has improved since last year but still nothing special. Man sure would be nice to start fast!

Go Bison!

[southcliffbison]

No buyout this time!

The men's basketball team hosts Montana State Wed Dec 16th 7pm at Scheels Arena.

I'm sure they considered it; "business decisions" you know ......

[ndsubison1]

We will play well and win is my hunch.

[HerdBoy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6luJ8nJD04

[bisonfan08]

Hoping for another solid home showing. Hoping we don't start slow and have to fight our way back again, would love to see a comfortable 5-10 point lead throughout, this team is starting to balance out a little bit and that should lead to more consistent scoring.

[MSUcats91]

Looking forward to the game. MSU has a solid back court this year but usually struggles inside. I'm not familiar with your team, but if you have a good Big man, MSU could be in trouble.

Our best players IMO are senior guard Marcus Colbert, and freshman guard Tyler Hall who is one of the best pure shooters the Cats have had in a long time.

What do the bison look like this year?

[ndsubison1]

We don't have much down low. Have struggled to protect the rim. Dylan Miller true frosh is starting to emerge a little bit for us though

[MSUcats91]

We don't have much down low. Have struggled to protect the rim. Dylan Miller true frosh is starting to emerge a little bit for us though
Well hopefully MSU can at least give the bison a decent game. Our basketball team has been terrible for a long time but our new coach seems to be a good one. This is his 2nd season.

[NDSUBowler]

I'll be at my first MBB game of the year tomorrow! (slacker, I know...)

[tjbison]

when they mention the Football game on the PA that might confuse the MSU players, they have no clue Football is played in December

[El_Chapo]

scheels arena bar b4 game, watch me unbison and roadwarrior solve all of ndsu athletics problems.

ps. WHY CANT THEY OPEN THAT BAR AT 5pm for a 7pm game? Ridiculous!

[MSUcats91]

when they mention the Football game on the PA that might confuse the MSU players, they have no clue Football is played in December
The basketball players might get confused about football in December?
I think I'm confused by that too...

[bruinbison]

Pre-game MSU-NDSU article in today's Bozeman Daily Comical.....



North Dakota State provides stiff challenge for MSU men


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A year ago, the Bison hit 11 of 23 3-pointers, an area they’re struggling in so far this year. NDSU is hitting about 32 percent from beyond the arc this year, while MSU is leading the Big Sky at 40 percent. Stephan Holm leads the conference at 59 percent (13 of 22) from 3-point range and Marcus Colbert, Danny Robison, Sarp Gobeloglu and Quinton Everett are making 40 percent or better.


http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sports/bobcats/mens-basketball/north-dakota-state-provides-stiff-challenge-for-msu-men/article_1be8b063-b82b-5f35-8f00-8d27af3f2cc5.html

[RossUglem]

http://www.scout.com/college/north-dakota-state/story/1623677-young-bison-still-evolving

BisonReport update on Richman's young crew

[BisonJD]

Is this game televised?

[Mr Meaty]

Is this game televised?

Yes, Me Tv

I am still trying to decide if I should drive over from JAmestown for the game. I have season tickets but really do not want to come out after the game and drive home in a blizzard.

[ndsubison1]

Line is NDSU -13.

[Bison03]

Should be a good game. What is our home court winning streak at?

[StL Bison Fan]

Yes, Me Tv

I am still trying to decide if I should drive over from JAmestown for the game. I have season tickets but really do not want to come out after the game and drive home in a blizzard.
Same here. .

[Mr Pep Band]

Second game I am going to as a fan!

(but I've been to ~180 as a member of the Bison Pep Band during my college years)

[HoopsBison]

Lets get this W and continue the streak.

[Bison03]

The weather is factoring in on what looks to be a pretty weak attendance. Too bad.

[Mr Meaty]

I decided not to come over from Jamestown. Sorry for not showing boys but watching on tv. Welcome home and get a win.

[Bison03]

Got to defend the 3.

[Mr Meaty]

Need to cover all shooters

[BFKasper14]

Look flat.


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[Bison03]

Well, we avoided the slow start. Need to take it to them in the second half.

[MSUcats91]

Anybody got a link for where to watch the video? All I can find is audio. Thanks!

[Bison03]

Miller has 0 points and Kye only has 2. I'm hoping that changes in a big way.

[HerdBoy]

Anybody got a link for where to watch the video? All I can find is audio. Thanks!

http://gobison.com/watch/?Live=554

I think it is $6.95 to watch.

[Mr Meaty]

Miller has 0 points and Kye only has 2. I'm hoping that changes in a big way.

Neither has shot much

[silkamilkamonico]

Starting to think with all the slow starts that were not quite as good of a team as we think, we're just real good at closing games. I can't think of a game where Bison came out and controlled the game. Clutch team is definitely a good thing though.

[HoopsBison]

Dex is by far the best player on the court tonight.

[Bison03]

Dex is on fire!!!

[ndsubison1]

Swat city from Dex

[NDSUstudent]

Dex is throwing a block party right now!

[ndsubison1]

Love a few of the drives to the hoop we've seen from KB

[NDSUBowler]

Holy cow what a clinic by Dex

[BFKasper14]

Why can't we make any god damn free throws?!


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[Mr Meaty]

They have shooters. Finish this 5 minutes boys

[CAS4127]

Holy cow what a clinic by Dex

Yet he doesn't start nor get enough "minutes"!


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[Mr Meaty]

Dex is better off the bench. Some guys are just that way. But yes he should get more minutes when he is on.,

[CAS4127]

Dex is better off the bench. Some guys are just that way. But yes he should get more minutes when he is on.,

Please provide stats of where he has started to when he has come off bench to confirm this statement.


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[BFKasper14]

MSU making it a game.


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[HoopsBison]

Man a lot mental lapses on defense tonight. Dave will not be pleased with that.

[Bison03]

Miller time!!!!

[HandoEX]

Way to close it out Bison! Still unbeaten at Scheels Arena and 29 straight home wins!

[Grizzled]

Nice win.

Irv is painful to listen to on TV.

[Mr Meaty]

Please provide stats of where he has started to when he has come off bench to confirm this statement.


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It is not all about stats. Starting affects total minutes played. Play more should score more or rebound more. It is more an energy thing and change of pace. Makes him prove more. That is why he was 6th man of the year last year.

[Bisonator98]

Nice win boys. Got going early and kept it going. Bobcats kept it close and can sure shoot the 3.

[Tony Almeida]

Nice win.

Irv is painful to listen to on TV.

Disagree...he's much better than the guy from last year.

[HoopsBison]

Its impressive that we are winning while not playing our best. A lot to work on and hopefully we can get it all to gel heading into conference play. The SL is much improved from top to bottom and there arent very many easy outs besides maybe IUPUI.

It was nice to see us get some more post touches tonight. They simply had nobody that could check Dex down low. I thought Dex did a very nice job scoring when it was given and dishing when they sagged. Really impressive game by his play. AJ had a what seemed like a quiet 16 and Paul made some big shots to close it out.

Bison finish out non-conference play and head to a tournament out in Utah State. Where they will play 3 games in 3 days.

Go Bison!

[CAS4127]

Its impressive that we are winning while not playing our best. A lot to work on and hopefully we can get it all to gel heading into conference play. The SL is much improved from top to bottom and there arent very many easy outs besides maybe IUPUI.

It was nice to see us get some more post touches tonight. They simply had nobody that could check Dex down low. I thought Dex did a very nice job scoring when it was given and dishing when they sagged. Really impressive game by his play. AJ had a what seemed like a quiet 16 and Paul made some big shots to close it out.

Bison finish out non-conference play and head to a tournament out in Utah State. Where they will play 3 games in 3 days.

Go Bison!

How do people know we are not playing our best. What do they compare it to? Recruiting stats? Practice stats? I really have no idea!

Or, is it we aren't playing up to "want/fan-desired" stats?

Maybe we are just playing up to our "potential" stats.

Discuss!


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[MSUcats91]

Congrats on the win. I'm really glad to see the Cats competing with good teams so far this year. But the Bison are just too tough at home.

Good luck the rest of the way.

[EC8CH]

Great to see a team from Montana State actually show up in Fargo :p

[NDSUstudent]

How do people know we are not playing our best. What do they compare it to? Recruiting stats? Practice stats? I really have no idea!

Or, is it we aren't playing up to "want/fan-desired" stats?

Maybe we are just playing up to our "potential" stats.

Discuss!


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I don't think the team has really put together a complete game, lots of slow starts.

[CAS4127]

I don't think the team has really put together a complete game, lots of slow starts.

How do you know we are capable of anything otherwise? What is the basis of your "think"? Or is that just moreso how you "feel/hope/want""?

And not arguing--just trying to understand.


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[Herd12]

How do you know we are capable of anything otherwise? What is the basis of your "think"? Or is that just moreso how you "feel/hope/want""?

And not arguing--just trying to understand.


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We know because they put together 20-24 minute stretches of their potential ability. We know because they hung with the #4 team in the country for the first 32 minutes of a game. We know because they're the 2nd youngest team in the Summit, and like the football team, will be a much better team in March than they are in December. We know because this coaching staff has a track record of success, overacheiving, and player development.

[HoopsBison]

How do people know we are not playing our best. What do they compare it to? Recruiting stats? Practice stats? I really have no idea!

Or, is it we aren't playing up to "want/fan-desired" stats?

Maybe we are just playing up to our "potential" stats.

Discuss!


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I would say its combination of different things. We have seen this team clicking a couple of times this season. The first half of Illinois comes to mind and the last 30 minutes of the Montana game. The real issue is they haven't been able to to put a full 40 minutes together. We have a handful of guys trying to figure out exactly what their role is, 3 of the 8 guys who play good minutes are brand new to the program and it can show at times on the court. Injuries to Brown and Kading have slowed down the development of rotations to start the season. AJ has struggled with his shot, mainly his 3 point %. He finished the season last year at 40% and right now is at 34%.

Otherwise its mostly just the eye test from watching the games and listening to what Dave has been saying in his interviews. Im not huge fan of high school stats as they can be bit deceiving and practice is great but gotta be able to do it in a game.

We are 7-3, so its not like the guys are not playing well.

[Bison_Pyro]

7-3. At one point last night, we did not have a player older than a sophomore on the court. This is going to be a fun team for a long time.

[DePereBisonFan]

http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400842147

"Werner added 11 points for North Dakota State (7-3), which had lost four straight road games to Iowa State, Arkansas State, Southern Miss and North Dakota."

Um, no. Seriously, ESPN?

[EndZoneQB]

http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=400842147

"Werner added 11 points for North Dakota State (7-3), which had lost four straight road games to Iowa State, Arkansas State, Southern Miss and North Dakota."

Um, no. Seriously, ESPN?

Lulz, we don't even have 4 losses.

[Kingslayer]

29 home game winning streak.. you would think more people would show up.

[StL Bison Fan]

What I like about this team is that even though they start slow, they never seem to run out of time.

[ByeSonBusiness]

29 home game winning streak.. you would think more people would show up.

Look at where they are playing. over or under 100 students?

[BisonNation11]

29 home game winning streak.. you would think more people would show up.

I'd say location and the night the game is played on has had quite the effect on attendance this year. You can't expect a good crowd on a Wednesday night on a site off campus that's in a fairly religious town. Not too mention the added weather and you have a recipe for disaster. I thought there was plenty enough people, just no one willing to get into the game...

[EndZoneQB]

I'd say location and the night the game is played on has had quite the effect on attendance this year. You can't expect a good crowd on a Wednesday night on a site off campus that's in a fairly religious town. Not too mention the added weather and you have a recipe for disaster. I thought there was plenty enough people, just no one willing to get into the game...


The weird part was the abundance of cars in the parking lot. Seemed like it was going to be packed in there.

[BisonNation11]

The weird part was the abundance of cars in the parking lot. Seemed like it was going to be packed in there.

For the amount of traffic it takes to get to the game, I'd think it'd be at capacity every game. I swear people drive themselves individually instead of coming as groups (guilty however the wife has yet to make a game this year). I'm sure the arena is appreciating the extra parking fee money. Still think this town needs to invest in parking ramps although I'm sure the soil in town is the reason they don't.

[Bisonator98]

The whole key is to be playing their best ball going into tourney time. Lots of season left to keep improving and I'm confident they will. Need to improve finishing on drives and free throws the most IMO.

[80ALUM]

29 home game winning streak.. you would think more people would show up.

Wednesday night games are difficult to attend for out of town season ticket holders like me. Would love more Saturday or Sunday afternoon games.

[bisonfan08]

The Wednesday night games have sucked for me, I made it to the 2nd half of 1 game so far, I will make the one next Wednesday though and that will be the first home game I've been able to attend in full this season. Looking forward to the slightly more consistent Summit League schedule so I can make more going forward.