Six of Eight

[EverettGriz]

The Griz begin a critical stretch of BSC play on Saturday, with 6 of their next 8 games on the road, including the always difficult NAU/Weebs trip the 12th and 14th.

Following that stretch, it's reasonable to assume (excluding the Bracketbusster) that they'll be favored in each of the remaining six games (4 at home, @UNC, @Sac). So, what record will they need coming out of this rough stretch to put themselves into good position down the stretch? Obviously somehow getting a win at Weber would be gigantic, but if they can get road wins at ISU, PSU and MSU, I think they'll be in good shape. Throw in another perhaps unexpected victory (say, at NAU), and they may well be in great shape.

 

[WILDCATFAN]

I dont think a victory at NAU (this year) would be unexpected, NAU is down to say the least this year, and are a very beatable team in thier own arena, you never know though, the Sky is always a crazy crapshoot.

One of the hardest places to play this year might just be Cheney, the Eagles are very good at home

6 of Weber's last 9 conf games are on the road

@ Sac
@ ISU
PSU
UNC
@ NAU
EWU
@ MSU
@ UNC
@ UM

 

[EverettGriz]

I agree that this is not a typical NAU team. But that's a rugged trip for the Montana schools. Missoula to Flagstaff via Phoenix is a looongggg trip, and then you've got the altitude to deal with, the fact that Montana will probably be looking ahead to the Weber game, etc. Trust me, I'd love it if the Griz can get a win there and I certainly think they can, but it's not one I'd necessarily want to count on.

 

[BelierPeaux]

If they go .500 on the road, that's great. Any better than that and it's fantastic.

 

[mtgrizrule]

The next 3 games will be the hardest stretch of the season, and will be a good evaluation point for this team. We will be coming off a long layoff going into ISU. Long layoffs are always hard to predict for a coaching staff. I think the GRIZ will struggle in the 1st half, and win a close one with a better 2nd half, but it won't be a pretty game. Fortunately, we will have sometime to travel and get used to NAU. I feel the GRIZ will not be as badly effected in the NAU game, due to that, and should win at NAU.

However, the last leg is at league favorite Weber State, with very little time to rest. I have a feeling the GRIZ will feel the lack of quality depth in the front court, with Reader not being able to take up any minutes on the long road trip. I expect the GRIZ to go 2-1, but will not be surprised if they go 1-2. I very much doubt a 0-3, or 3-0 road trip. I honestly would not be surprised if there is one total "stinker" in this 3 game stretch. I think 2-1 would be a realistic, and achievable expectation.

I am hoping for a 3-0 road trip, but feel that is a little too unrealistic. GO GRIZ!