Stud of the Game: Mississippi State

[brewcity77]

Lots of worthy candidates. Gardner with the double-double, 15 points and 12 rebounds. Blue dominated the first half and led all scorers with 18 while chipping in 3 assists. Lockett with a nice all-around line, 13 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal. And Jamil with 11 points on 80% shooting, with 4 rebounds and 4 blocks to go with it.

My vote goes to Gardner. Blue was fantastic, but the big man was steady in the second half and kept MSU from getting back into the game. Not sure you can go wrong with almost anyone today, though.

[Skatastrophy]

Blue!

2 games in a row for this dude.  He's on fire.

[teddycoke]

Vander set the tone...gotta be him

[MarsupialMadness]

Vander Blue.

[Newsdreams]

Blue

[brewcity77]

Main reason I didn't say Blue was because of Jim McIlvaine. No one deserves player (or in this case stud) of the game if they didn't get a single rebound

[LAZER]

I like Gardner's 15 and 12

[nyg]

Gardner.  Double-double.  

Vander has exceeded his play last two games and must be a great feeling for him.  Hope he has one more in him and makes all tournament team.  

[wyoMUfan]

i gotta go w/ vander.

[BrewCity83]

I like Gardners 15/12, but I vote for Vander.  He keeps playing like this and he will carry us.  He's having the biggest offensive improvement over last year at a time when we really need someone to step forward on O.  (Partial extra credit given for yesterday's unrewarded effort).

[madtownwarrior]

Vander

[GoMarquette32]

Vander Blue

[THEultimateWARRIOR]

VANDERR

[MU B2002]

13lue.

[mu_hilltopper]

Like JMac would agree.. you need a rebound to be considered stud.

Gardner.

[Marqus Howard]

Gardner

[Da 'Lanche]

actually had a chance to watch the game today.   Gardner was sleepwalking a good part of the first half but came on with a great all around game.   I thought Lockett was solid to start the game and set the tone on offense.  However, Vander had another strong game on both sides of the ball.   He is such an excellent defender and always seems to be in the right place on the floor.   His slashing creates shots for others and if he can continue to drain the 16-18 foot jump shot...look out.    Vander for SOTG but I couldn't really argue if it went to Gardner.

Taylor looked a little more active today with a lot more focus and hustle....and I am happily surprised to see Ferguson contribute and not look lost out there...very promising.    Jake Thomas clearly is not your average walk on to scholarship story...if he can hit those open threes consistenly, it will add a fantastic dimension to the offense.   Good all around rebound game against a very limited and battered opponent.

Hope we get USC and Kevin O'Neill tomorrow just for interest.

[GGGG]

Vander...because I'm counting yesterday as well.

[mubb34]

Vanders hittin shots! Loved his game these last 2 days---My Vote: Vander

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Vander...because I'm counting yesterday as well.

+1

[onepost]

Gardner. Double-double is more impressive than being the leading scorer (by 3 points)

[NersEllenson]

Vander - His perimeter shooting was huge today, and makes things easier for Davante down low...plus Blue's shots weren't point blank like Davante's. 

[CrazyEcho]

Veezy V, aka Vander Blue

[ceh]

Blue

[Dr. Blackheart]

VANDERRATED!