IU vs Eastern Michigan Prediction Thread

[Jayhoosier83]

We get our first look at what IU basketball will be in the Mike Woodson era on Tuesday night. Eastern Michigan finished last season at 16-16 and comes into this season predicted to finish 11th in the MAC and with a new head coach, Stan Heath. Funny thing is his last game at the previous MAC school he coached, Kent St, was against us in the Elite 8 when we beat them to go to the Final 4 in 2002. Now he's making his debut at EMU against us. Think we start off slowly, but pull away eventually.

IU 75 Eastern Michigan 55

 

[dbmhoosier]

85 - 56 IU

 

[jwalk8183]

IU 89 EMU 13

 

[SoccerSammy]

Stan has nothing on the bench this year. Probably 3-4 years to build a MAC power, which he likely will. In the meantime IU in a laugher 97-51

 

[dbmhoosier]

Stan has nothing on the bench this year. Probably 3-4 years to build a MAC power, which he likely will. In the meantime IU in a laugher 97-51

I could see 46 point beatdown but I have to believe we'll see a lot of Leal, Galloway, Duncomb, etc in the second half.

 

[Stuffshot]

I could see 46 point beatdown but I have to believe we'll see a lot of Leal, Galloway, Duncomb, etc in the second half.

I almost hope this doesn't happen. The trouble with clear-the-bench blowouts is the team doesn't learn anything.

Often, the lesser team realizes it is doomed and quits trying early in the second half, while the better team sends in its bench and just starts rebounding and running like it's a layup drill.

Hopefully, if we have a big lead, Woodson will keep some of the starters in the game and insist we run a halfcourt offense instead of just a track meet.

 

[Jssanto]

I could see 46 point beatdown but I have to believe we'll see a lot of Leal, Galloway, Duncomb, etc in the second half.

That could be good. See what they have, experience, etc

 

[rocketo]

We get our first look at what IU basketball will be in the Mike Woodson era on Tuesday night. Eastern Michigan finished last season at 16-16 and comes into this season predicted to finish 11th in the MAC and with a new head coach, Stan Heath. Funny thing is his last game at the previous MAC school he coached, Kent St, was against us in the Elite 8 when we beat them to go to the Final 4 in 2002. Now he's making his debut at EMU against us. Think we start off slowly, but pull away eventually.

IU 75 Eastern Michigan 55

Nearly impossible to say. Way too many unknowns, but we should beat them without issue. I’m going to guess that we have a few kinks to work out, and we win by 18. 76-58. Hopefully we score more.

 

[crazed_hoosier2]

Funny thing is his last game at the previous MAC school he coached, Kent St, was against us in the Elite 8 when we beat them to go to the Final 4 in 2002.

The PF on that Kent State team will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame a couple years from now.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

82-63 good guys. TJD goes for 20/10.

 

[steelyvan]

i never expect a blow out in the first game. might happen. but it may be more "methodical" than a blow out.
kentucky struggled to get past a hot shooting team in Miles and trailed them at the half.

 

[rikki-tikka-tava]

We get our first look at what IU basketball will be in the Mike Woodson era on Tuesday night.

Sounds like someone missed the BC Mega feeds. 🍏 🍏

Can't say about the game as it's likely to be heavy on bench play but I'll venture IU comes out smoking and jumps out to a big lead - say 25-8 midway in the first half.

 

[HoosierAlum07]

Usually these early games IU tends to try to go for 100pts against cupcakes.
I say IU wins 101-76. Redshirt freshman team manager scores final points to get us over 100!

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

IU 86
EMU 49

Miller Kopp gets 21.

 

[SRIV94]

IND 76, EMU 72.

Until I see that we don’t struggle, I can’t pick us to not struggle. The nucleus of a team that wasn’t very good last year is back. I hope Woody isn’t Arch (who rode Crean’s players into a 19 point home loss to INST in his first game).

 

[Hatchets7times]

Idk...Surely a 16 -20 pt win !
78 ~ 62

 

[SoccerSammy]

IND 76, EMU 72.

Until I see that we don’t struggle, I can’t pick us to not struggle. The nucleus of a team that wasn’t very good last year is back. I hope Woody isn’t Arch (who rode Crean’s players into a 19 point home loss to INST in his first game).

Trying to forget that ever happened

 

[go_iu]

I almost hope this doesn't happen. The trouble with clear-the-bench blowouts is the team doesn't learn anything.

Often, the lesser team realizes it is doomed and quits trying early in the second half, while the better team sends in its bench and just starts rebounding and running like it's a layup drill.

Hopefully, if we have a big lead, Woodson will keep some of the starters in the game and insist we run a halfcourt offense instead of just a track meet.

I hope so, the mentality you describe is real and leads to losses against the IPFW's, Evansville's, and ISU's of the world. Play and destroy them, because our first real opponent will not be playing around, I think that is Syracuse, and they won't be plaing around, hopefully he's taught them how to beat a zone and press by now

 

[go_iu]

I hope so, the mentality you describe is real and leads to losses against the IPFW's, Evansville's, and ISU's of the world. Play and destroy them, because our first real opponent will not be playing around, I think that is Syracuse, and they won't be playing around, hopefully he's taught them how to beat a zone and press by now

As an addendum to that thought, I really think that Lander could be key to that game. He is the one guard that we have that I think could possibly dissect that defense quickly, could be fun to watch for a change

 

[Courtsensetwo]

On paper this is one of the few true cupcakes IU will play, but like IU they are a brand new look with a new coach wanting to get off on a good foot.

 

[ReadHall84]

Trying to forget that ever happened

One of life's biggest mysteries is how awful a coach Archie Miller was at IU.

 

[SoccerSammy]

In 3-4 years Stan’s teams will be formidable

 

[Indiana_1993]

We get our first look at what IU basketball will be in the Mike Woodson era on Tuesday night. Eastern Michigan finished last season at 16-16 and comes into this season predicted to finish 11th in the MAC and with a new head coach, Stan Heath. Funny thing is his last game at the previous MAC school he coached, Kent St, was against us in the Elite 8 when we beat them to go to the Final 4 in 2002. Now he's making his debut at EMU against us. Think we start off slowly, but pull away eventually.

IU 75 Eastern Michigan 55

I think this is going to be Coach's first game to show off his commitment to defense. I think you'll see some crazy plays on the offense, but the impressive show will be on the lock-down D. My prediction is 82-50.

 

[mathboy]

I’m thinking that it will take a few games to start hitting on all cylinders. However, there is too much talent on the IU team to lose this game. I think it’s close, but IU pulls it out, leasing by 8-10 points for most of the second half. 71 - 62.

 

[rikki-tikka-tava]

I’m thinking that it will take a few games to start hitting on all cylinders. However, there is too much talent on the IU team to lose this game. I think it’s close, but IU pulls it out, leasing by 8-10 points for most of the second half. 71 - 62.

I'll wager a Benjamin they win by at least 20.

 

[gmhowes]

IND 76, EMU 72.

Until I see that we don’t struggle, I can’t pick us to not struggle. The nucleus of a team that wasn’t very good last year is back. I hope Woody isn’t Arch (who rode Crean’s players into a 19 point home loss to INST in his first game).

Same returners, new coach thank goodness

 

[ODommer]

IU-84 EMU-58

 

[Courtsensetwo]

I’m thinking that it will take a few games to start hitting on all cylinders. However, there is too much talent on the IU team to lose this game. I think it’s close, but IU pulls it out, leasing by 8-10 points for most of the second half. 71 - 62.

I assume they will be testing what they believe to be true. This is one of the weaker NC opponents so a good time to do so.

 

[SRIV94]

Same returners, new coach thank goodness

We thought that about Arch too.

 

[IU/NDFAN]

IU 93

EMU 51

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

We get our first look at what IU basketball will be in the Mike Woodson era on Tuesday night. Eastern Michigan finished last season at 16-16 and comes into this season predicted to finish 11th in the MAC and with a new head coach, Stan Heath. Funny thing is his last game at the previous MAC school he coached, Kent St, was against us in the Elite 8 when we beat them to go to the Final 4 in 2002. Now he's making his debut at EMU against us. Think we start off slowly, but pull away eventually.

IU 75 Eastern Michigan 55

Eastern Michigan has plenty of size downlow. So that will be interesting to see how that plays out, but I have Indiana 82-EaMich 55.
TJD starts off his campaign as B1GPOY with 18pts/8 rebs.
The Ammax coal industries hardest working player of the game? Jordan Geronimo-7pts/8rebs and 4 steals.

 

[Harry Hondo]

IND 76, EMU 72.

Until I see that we don’t struggle, I can’t pick us to not struggle. The nucleus of a team that wasn’t very good last year is back. I hope Woody isn’t Arch (who rode Crean’s players into a 19 point home loss to INST in his first game).

I think our struggles the past several years has been guard play and the majority of backcourt minutes will go to Xavier, Parker, and Tamar, who are all newcomers. Oh, then there’s the new coaching staff. The nucleus is mostly on the bench or unemployed.

 

[ButHerEmails]

We get our first look at what IU basketball will be in the Mike Woodson era on Tuesday night. Eastern Michigan finished last season at 16-16 and comes into this season predicted to finish 11th in the MAC and with a new head coach, Stan Heath. Funny thing is his last game at the previous MAC school he coached, Kent St, was against us in the Elite 8 when we beat them to go to the Final 4 in 2002. Now he's making his debut at EMU against us. Think we start off slowly, but pull away eventually.

IU 75 Eastern Michigan 55

I’m not so much worried about the score. What I will be looking for is the attitude. Will our guys look like they want to play and like they love to play? Will we finally see a chemistry and ease of play amongst the guys that we just didn’t see under Archie? It always looked like these guys hated playing for Archie.

 

[T.M.P.]

The trouble with clear-the-bench blowouts is the team doesn't learn anything.

Sure it does, the bench gets needed run and it also gives the staff an opportunity to run different lineup combinations.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

I’m wondering if IU will go something like 9 for 20 on free throws?
These guys will be clanging more metal than the local pipe fitter union.

 

[SoccerSammy]

I’m wondering if IU will go something like 9 for 20 on free throws?
These guys will be clanging more metal than the local pipe fitter union.

That may be an improvement over past few years

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

Against Belmont in L'ville IUBB canned 11-11 foul shots. Preseason/Exhibition/Scrimmage aside been a long time since %'s like that have been produced wearing C&C.

 

[Joe_Hoopsier]

Against Belmont in L'ville IUBB canned 11-11 foul shots. Preseason/Exhibition/Scrimmage aside been a long time since %'s like that have been produced wearing C&C.

Shocks, Shorts, 123, Swish!

 

[Cavanagh]

102-56. Mike Woodson era starts off with a bang. Coach wants them to average 90, lets do dis

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

102-56. Mike Woodson era starts off with a bang. Coach wants them to average 90, lets do dis

Who draws Noah Farrakhan? Sounds like a kid who play at a high major. Would like to see Jordan come off the bench and take it personal and get up in him.