The men open their Horizon League home schedule Thursday night against Detroit.
This is a huge game against one of the top teams in the league. Only 3 road teams have won thus far in Horizon League play. The other two teams with road wins (Loyola and Valpo) have each lost at home - a YSU win would effectively put them one up in a league where road wins figure to scarce.
Detroit comes in at 10-5, 2-0 in the league. The Titans opened with home wins over Milwaukee (74-59) and Green Bay (84-76). Detroit is only 1-5 on the road this year. Titans lost to St Johns (77-74), Miami FL (77-62), Bowling Green (70-65), Pitt (74-61) and Syracuse (72-68) before winning 74-58 at Alcorn State.
Pomeroy gives YSU a 58% chance of winning, projecting a 77-75 YSU win. Pomeroy currently projecting YSU to finish 10-6 in the league, which he has as a tie for second with Valpo behind Detorit at 11-5.
Massey gives YSU a 51% chance of winning, projecting a 76-75 YSU win. Massey has YSU finishing 11-5 in the league.
Sagarin's overall ratings make YSU a 1 1/2 point favorite, his predictor ratings favor YSU by 2 1/2.
All the computers say a close, high scoring game.
Detroit is a team that usually gives YSU fits. Ray McCallum is deservedly very highly regarded. Doug Anderson is one man highlight show - lets hope he has no highlight dunks.
I will miss the webcast of the game. Have a college reception to attend with my son. Hopefully all of you back in the Valley will be at the game cheering on the Guins while I try to check Twitter as much as possible on my phone.
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