IWU @ Elmhurst

To put into perspective just how big Elmhurst's starting low post players are, here are the heights and weights of the starters at the 4/5 spots for a few local Division I teams:

U. of Illinois
Warren Carter 6-9/220
Shaun Pruitt 6-10/245

Illinois State
Greg Dillagard 6-8/230
Levi Dyer 6-11/220

Bradley
Matt Salley 6-7/220
Zach Andrews 6-8/225

Elmhurst goes:

Brent Ruch 6-9/250
Nick Michael 6-10/235


Everyone knew Ruch and Michael would be a ton this year, but the emergence of 6-4 sophomore Ryan Burks (16.3 ppg, 26-56 3-pt) at the wing and the steady play of point-guard Brian Lee (13.0 ppg, 3.6 apg) have made the Bluejays a league powerhouse.

The Titans can win this game. When you get off the bus with Zach Freeman, you always have a chance. IWU will need good performances out of Andrew Freeman, Andrew Gilmore, and Darius Gant to compete in this one. My pick for a big game -- Mike Harrigan.

As I posted earlier this week, it'd be nice if everyone got there at 5:00 for the women's game. The Titans are 12-1 and looking for a big CCIW road win.

The men and women need the support of Titan Nation Saturday at Elmhurst -- hope to see a bunch of green up there.

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