The Jackrabbits play a quality Phoenix squad today. The Phoenix have passed the time test as they are again favored to win the Horizon this year. Green Bay has been a very successful mid-major WBB team. They have a 4 game winning streak going as Drake, Butler, and Wisconsin are victims of the Phoenix as they played on the road. Loyola was their latest victim playing in Green Bay. Several of their last games saw them trailing after 3 quarters and coming back to win in the fourth quarter. The Jackrabbits have also been capable of playing the game to the end to find a few victories this year. Green Bay will field many Wisconsin natives on the roster so "local" players are the majority. The teams will be very similar in size and talent. There will not be many seniors playing in this game for Green Bay with 1 starter and Ashley Luke on crutches. When Green Bay lost to Virginia and Rutgers, they had the halftime lead after a dominant first half and lost in the third or fourth quarter when the opposition turned up the defense and physical play. Good defense could be a factor in this game finding some weaknesses in the Phoenix. The Phoenix have fewer offensive rebounds per game and they have only 10 blocks(9 games) for the year. Maybe the guards will be more successful driving the ball to the hoop today. This would be another type of "signature win" on the road against a strong successful team for the Jackrabbits. Go Jacks!!
("signature win" would refer to the conversation among some that would have a resume to present to the NCAA selection group for higher seed and potential at large consideration.)
("signature win" would refer to the conversation among some that would have a resume to present to the NCAA selection group for higher seed and potential at large consideration.)
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