Rockets Part 2

BG, losers of 6 straight and 7 out of the last 8 now head to Savage, home of the first-place Toledo Rockets.  On the surface, it doesn't look too good for the Falcons.  The Rockets are 9-0 at home and they dismantled BG a couple weeks ago by 18 on BG's home floor.  Haven't seen a line, but kenpom says UT has an 84% chance of winning.

Preview-wise, there isn't much to say.  UT played a masterful game last time out.  They penetrated, moved the ball and hit open shots.  It was much like the Wright State game.  A really good team picking BG apart.

Meanwhile, BG set a season-high for % of FGs shot from 3 and made 22%.

UT is an offensive juggernaut.  They are the best offensive team in the MAC and #11 in the nation.  They lead the MAC in 2FG%, 3FG% and FT%.  They are #5 in the MAC in defense, and BG is #6.

So, if BG is going to win this one, it's going to need to summon up its best effort.  It would make a big difference, but it's going to take a significant improvement.  It's going to have to start on the defensive end of the court.  Obviously, if UT shoots like that Saturday, they won't be beat.  They did shoot poorly in their last game--a loss to Ball State--so hopefully a cold snap is here.

A rivalry win would be just what the doctor ordered.