[Cracked Sidewalks] Sacramento State - Quick Hits Preview

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Sacramento State - Quick Hits Preview
Quick Hits Preview on some numbers and Links at the bottom.

Top Five Numbers to Know about Sacramento State


100% - Pomeroy forecasts a 100% likelihood of a win against this #302 rated team.
35 - This is Sacramento State's ranking at Forcing Turnovers. It is the one thing that they do very well.
From Pomeroy, they have forced above average Turnovers / Possession in all of their games but one

Since MU takes care of the ball very well, this is the interesting matchup of the game

60% - The average Field Goal % that an opponent gets against Sacramento State

Their rating is one of the lowest in Division 1 (338)

This is one of Marquette's Pomeroy strengths (ranking 31), so expect us to pad the average a bit
341 - Sacramento State's rating for Offensive Rebounding defense
I honestly didn't even know that there were 341 Division 1 schools.
Marquette is great nationally at Offensive Rebounding % (ranking of 21), so look for us to hit the offensive boards hard.

4 - The number of RPI Top 100 schools that Sacramento State has already played.
Don't expect Sacramento State to be intimidated by Marquette, as they've already played Kansas State (82), Pacific (95), Stanford (53), and Oregon (24).
Bottom line - feel pretty comfortable that Marquette will win behind a high percentage of made shots and offensive rebounds. If things are closer than expected, it's probably because we're turning the ball over too much and because Sacramento State has played other "name" opponents.

Links

gomarquette.com preview

Game Notes

Rosiak's blog with a nice entry
http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2007/12/sacramento-state-quick-hits-preview.html

[bilsu]

This will be the most enjoyable game of the year, if they are going to press Marquette. Without looking, I think MU's record for points scored is 118. I would love to see a new record.

[4thAndState]

The team deserves a great fan turnout and an energized crowd, regardless of the opponent. Their performance last Saturday was special. We need to welcome them home.

[muwarrior87]

It will be interesting to see the student turnout.  Many are already gone for winter break and most other underclassmen are moving out tomorrow morning.  Hopefully it will still be a decent crowd.