Saturday's Game vs. West Virginia

[mwbauer7]

Big game. I think this is a game we may learn more about Buzz. Huggie is a good coach and always seems to throw a wrinkle in for games against us (like the Triangle and 2 last year).  What are the thoughts about the game?

[Pardner]

WVU is the 8th tallest team in the nation with the #2 adjusted defense.  We will see zone to limit our guards.  We cannot get into foul trouble and we have to hit the three.  WVU fouls a lot, and we are #8 in FT rate.  So, getting to the line against the zone is critical.  Hard to believe we only have a 29% chance of winning at home--but we don't match up well on paper.  My pick to click is Mo as the zone breaker and the back line on the 1-3-1 zone trap Buzz throws at Huggie.  MU will need the crowd. 

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