Here's some relevant info concerning tonight's game:
Posted on Wed, Jan. 30, 2002
wichita state at drake
Wichita State (11-9, 5-4 MVC) Ht. Yr. Pts Reb
F Jamar Howard 6-5 Fr. 10.1 4.9
F Rob Kampman 6-8 Fr. 9.0 4.6
C Troy Mack 6-8 Sr. 10.4 6.8
G Randy Burns 5-11 Fr. 12.9 2.1
G C.C. McFall 6-4 Sr. 8.2 4.4
Drake (8-11, 3-6)
F Aaron Knight 6-4 Sr. 5.4 3.9
F Andry Sola 6-8 Jr. 12.4 4.6
C Greg Danielson 6-9 Sr. 9.4 6.9
G Luke McDonald 6-6 So. 17.3 3.3
G David Newman 5-11 Jr.. 6.1 2.1
Notes
.Drake's J.J. Sola is ineligible this semester after failing to meet the university's minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average requirement. He had 17 points and seven rebounds in Drake's loss at Levitt Arena.
.The Shockers lead the series 79-39 and have won 20 of the last 28.
.The Bulldogs won last season's game at home 90-86. Drake made a school-record 17 three-pointers, while WSU's 13 tied a school record. Turgeon said the game ranks as the best offensive contest he's been involved in.
.WSU was 143rd in Tuesday's CollegeRPI.com report, Drake 224th.
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Posted on Wed, Jan. 30, 2002
Shockers concern Drake's Kanaskie
The Bulldogs' coach doesn't expect to see the same WSU team that has lost two in a row.
By Van Williams
The Wichita Eagle
DES MOINES -- Drake coach Kurt Kanaskie doesn't believe this is an ideal time to play Wichita State, though the Shockers are experiencing a lull.
"We've seen teams who have been struggling, then they break out of it," said Kanaskie, whose Bulldogs meet the Shockers tonight.
"We know we're going to see a different Wichita State team, because they're going to have three more players."
Yes, the Shockers will be at full strength, which is welcome news for a team that has lost two straight games.
On Jan. 22, an argument during and after WSU's loss to visiting Creighton involved reserves Jamie Sowers and Craig Steven, leading to a one-game suspension for both.
And Sunday, a near fight between WSU's Jamar Howard and Bradley's Danny Granger early in the game got both ejected. WSU lost 66-49.
"We've got to stay focused on what's at stake," Turgeon said. "It's one of those things. When it rains, it pours."
The downpour of disappointment has put a damper on the Shockers' 5-2 start in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The losses have WSU in a three-way tie for fourth, three games behind front-runner Creighton.
Still, not a bad season so far for a team picked to finish ninth in the 10-team Valley, not to mention one that starts three freshmen and relies on three other underclassmen.
That youth helped fuel WSU's 81-65 win over Drake on Jan. 12 at Levitt Arena.
In fact, Howard overcame a jammed finger and got a helping hand from Steven to limit Drake star Luke McDonald to 12 points, almost seven below his average.
Sowers came off the bench to tie his season-high point total with 11, establishing himself as a low-post threat who could spell WSU big man Troy Mack.
"Wichita presents a lot of problems for us with their athleticism," Kanaskie said.
The Bulldogs have lost four of five since losing to WSU, including three straight, though the 6-foot-6 McDonald still ranks second in the league at 17.3 points.
Turgeon's concern is his team -- not the recent emotional outbursts as much as a poor-shooting performance at Bradley.
WSU shot 32.1 percent and made 4 of 17 three-pointers.
"If we can make some shots," Turgeon said, "it's probably not a good time to play us, because I think we're going to play hard."
And from Sunday's fiasco regarding the ejection of Jamar Howard, the teams defensive stopper:
Howard also might have been used to slow Gillingham, who followed Gilbert's two three-pointers with six straight points, including a three-pointer for a 59-42 cushion at the 2:01 mark.
WSU didn't just miss Howard's defense.
Howard, a 6-foot-5 freshman, entered the game as the team's leading scorer in conference play (12.3) and second-leading rebounder (5.0).
His hustle was needed during a game in which WSU shot 32.1 percent from the field, including 23.5 percent from three-point range.
Plus, the Shockers were outrebounded 28-24, surrendering 11 of 16 offensive boards in the second half.
MORE TO COME...........
Posted on Wed, Jan. 30, 2002
wichita state at drake
Wichita State (11-9, 5-4 MVC) Ht. Yr. Pts Reb
F Jamar Howard 6-5 Fr. 10.1 4.9
F Rob Kampman 6-8 Fr. 9.0 4.6
C Troy Mack 6-8 Sr. 10.4 6.8
G Randy Burns 5-11 Fr. 12.9 2.1
G C.C. McFall 6-4 Sr. 8.2 4.4
Drake (8-11, 3-6)
F Aaron Knight 6-4 Sr. 5.4 3.9
F Andry Sola 6-8 Jr. 12.4 4.6
C Greg Danielson 6-9 Sr. 9.4 6.9
G Luke McDonald 6-6 So. 17.3 3.3
G David Newman 5-11 Jr.. 6.1 2.1
Notes
.Drake's J.J. Sola is ineligible this semester after failing to meet the university's minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average requirement. He had 17 points and seven rebounds in Drake's loss at Levitt Arena.
.The Shockers lead the series 79-39 and have won 20 of the last 28.
.The Bulldogs won last season's game at home 90-86. Drake made a school-record 17 three-pointers, while WSU's 13 tied a school record. Turgeon said the game ranks as the best offensive contest he's been involved in.
.WSU was 143rd in Tuesday's CollegeRPI.com report, Drake 224th.
Also:
Posted on Wed, Jan. 30, 2002
Shockers concern Drake's Kanaskie
The Bulldogs' coach doesn't expect to see the same WSU team that has lost two in a row.
By Van Williams
The Wichita Eagle
DES MOINES -- Drake coach Kurt Kanaskie doesn't believe this is an ideal time to play Wichita State, though the Shockers are experiencing a lull.
"We've seen teams who have been struggling, then they break out of it," said Kanaskie, whose Bulldogs meet the Shockers tonight.
"We know we're going to see a different Wichita State team, because they're going to have three more players."
Yes, the Shockers will be at full strength, which is welcome news for a team that has lost two straight games.
On Jan. 22, an argument during and after WSU's loss to visiting Creighton involved reserves Jamie Sowers and Craig Steven, leading to a one-game suspension for both.
And Sunday, a near fight between WSU's Jamar Howard and Bradley's Danny Granger early in the game got both ejected. WSU lost 66-49.
"We've got to stay focused on what's at stake," Turgeon said. "It's one of those things. When it rains, it pours."
The downpour of disappointment has put a damper on the Shockers' 5-2 start in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The losses have WSU in a three-way tie for fourth, three games behind front-runner Creighton.
Still, not a bad season so far for a team picked to finish ninth in the 10-team Valley, not to mention one that starts three freshmen and relies on three other underclassmen.
That youth helped fuel WSU's 81-65 win over Drake on Jan. 12 at Levitt Arena.
In fact, Howard overcame a jammed finger and got a helping hand from Steven to limit Drake star Luke McDonald to 12 points, almost seven below his average.
Sowers came off the bench to tie his season-high point total with 11, establishing himself as a low-post threat who could spell WSU big man Troy Mack.
"Wichita presents a lot of problems for us with their athleticism," Kanaskie said.
The Bulldogs have lost four of five since losing to WSU, including three straight, though the 6-foot-6 McDonald still ranks second in the league at 17.3 points.
Turgeon's concern is his team -- not the recent emotional outbursts as much as a poor-shooting performance at Bradley.
WSU shot 32.1 percent and made 4 of 17 three-pointers.
"If we can make some shots," Turgeon said, "it's probably not a good time to play us, because I think we're going to play hard."
And from Sunday's fiasco regarding the ejection of Jamar Howard, the teams defensive stopper:
Howard also might have been used to slow Gillingham, who followed Gilbert's two three-pointers with six straight points, including a three-pointer for a 59-42 cushion at the 2:01 mark.
WSU didn't just miss Howard's defense.
Howard, a 6-foot-5 freshman, entered the game as the team's leading scorer in conference play (12.3) and second-leading rebounder (5.0).
His hustle was needed during a game in which WSU shot 32.1 percent from the field, including 23.5 percent from three-point range.
Plus, the Shockers were outrebounded 28-24, surrendering 11 of 16 offensive boards in the second half.
MORE TO COME...........
