M v EMU basketball - anyone heading to the LCA?
I will be heading down to the LCA tonight for the M v EMU basketball game. Anyone else going? Not sure why the late start (9pm). Probably has to do with TV. Wanted to hit a downtown D restaurant for a nice pre-game meal but most of the walkable ones from LCA are booked.
I don't think this will be a pushover for M. EMU has a real team. Of course it starts with Bates. Bates at 6-10 and fluid will be a tough matchup for us. Probably too quick for TWill or Hunter to guard and too tall for Jett. They also have a good guard and several transfers.
First real test for the Maize and Blue.
November 11th, 2022 at 8:32 AM ^
I'll be there but probably just arriving at tipoff because we have MGoRadio.
November 11th, 2022 at 8:43 AM ^
Will be there
November 11th, 2022 at 9:02 AM ^
wont be there, but agree will be a good test and why I took EMU +22
November 11th, 2022 at 9:02 AM ^
If his head is on straight, Bates may have a good game. Either way, it should be a fun one to watch.
November 11th, 2022 at 9:46 AM ^
When has his head been on straight?
November 11th, 2022 at 10:19 AM ^
Getting his head straight is one thing. Getting it out of his ass seems to be the more difficult task.
November 11th, 2022 at 9:05 AM ^
I'm headed downtown. Was surprised that there were so few good tickets left. I thought I'd have a much easier time getting good seats.
I don't go in person very often unless I'm offered tickets. Pretty crazy how expensive it is to go to a game these days.
November 11th, 2022 at 9:21 AM ^
People want to see if the hype around Bates is real.
November 11th, 2022 at 9:57 AM ^
OP, I don't think Bates is 6'10". I'll bet his height "without shoes" is closer to 6'7 3/4".
November 11th, 2022 at 12:19 PM ^
Other folks seem to agree on the height to the point that Sam Webb and Tom McCormack anticipate Kobe B. to be the primary defender tasked to Bates tonight. (With Jett as the alternative.)
November 11th, 2022 at 10:11 AM ^
Sadly, I shall be enjoying the athletic exploits of these two fine squads from my couch.
November 11th, 2022 at 11:48 AM ^
Happily, I shall be enjoying the athletic exploits of these two fine squads from my couch.
November 11th, 2022 at 10:11 AM ^
If you are looking for something casual in Midtown before the game, you could hit up Founders, Detroit Shipping Co. (4-5 different food options), or Bakersfield (tacos). There are nicer options around there, but those are the ones that are probably all booked.
More casual options downtown - Frita Batido, Union Assembly - but I think parking is a little easier in Midtown.
November 11th, 2022 at 10:56 AM ^
Thanks for the suggestions!
November 11th, 2022 at 10:45 AM ^
I’ll be there. My first trip to LCA, so I’m excited to see how it is.
November 11th, 2022 at 10:57 AM ^
It's cool to play a game in Detroit every now and then. But shouldn't any Friday game before a home football game be at Crisler? I think they're missing out.
November 11th, 2022 at 11:50 AM ^
Pretty sure it's technically a EMU home game that they decided to move to LCA.
November 11th, 2022 at 11:01 AM ^
Detroit Shipping Company is a good place to eat. Indoor food truck type place. Not walking distance though.
November 11th, 2022 at 11:23 AM ^
I'll be there. Have only seen hockey at LCA so looking forward to catching a basketball game.
November 11th, 2022 at 11:27 AM ^
I will be there tonight
November 11th, 2022 at 12:31 PM ^
Emoni can’t guard Jett
November 11th, 2022 at 12:59 PM ^
I'll be there! :)
November 11th, 2022 at 1:41 PM ^
Scratching my head with the spread being at 22 points. This is going to be closer than people expect it to be
November 11th, 2022 at 1:45 PM ^
This is off topic for this thread, but I cant create a new one.
Teske just got hired to the company I work for, surprising at the job he got hired for, same one as me just a different team. I might have to recruit him to the company bball tourny!
November 11th, 2022 at 2:07 PM ^
I'd be curious to know his picks for the company march madness pool.
November 11th, 2022 at 3:00 PM ^
Ill be heading downtown for the game tonight! May have to go to Sweetwater Tavern for some wings or maybe hit up Union Assembly beforehand. Obviously after the game Sgt Pepperoni's is the place to be... especially on veterans day!
November 11th, 2022 at 4:21 PM ^
Pro Tip. Park at Founders or right near Founders on the street for free. Walk to LCA.