The second semifinal Tuesday pits Lloyd vs. Newport as the Wildcats have yet another chance at ending the Juggs’ season. Earlier in the year on December 22nd, Lloyd beat Newport 59-52. The Wildcats did not yet have Yamil Rondon, the hero of yesterday’s quarterfinal win. EJ Walker had 17, Jayden Humphrey had 16 and Anthony Blackaar had 15 to power the Juggernaut offense.

Both teams narrowly escaped first round upsets. There shouldn’t be any reason to believe this game won’t also be close. There is a ton of history here between these two teams, especially on NKU’s floor. This should be another very entertaining semifinal in the 9th.

I’m taking Newport even though I don’t think they’re mature enough mentally to be a team that’s better than them. Rondon is a game changer, as much as he’s a head ache with his antics. If they shut him down then Lloyd takes the game. Much easier said than done.

I’ll take Lloyd to finally get to the 9th region championship game after being sent home the last 2 years to the Wildcats. 

I think Newport should win, but goodness, virtually any outcome imaginable seems possible.  

Can you buy tickets at the schools?

31 minutes ago, dshoe40 said:

Can you buy tickets at the schools?

@Hollywood23 says they're available at the schools Monday for $9. 

Best of luck to your Wildcats.

Lloyd could win this one by double digits. 

9 minutes ago, LLS10 said:

Lloyd could win this one by double digits. 

I wouldn't be shocked by either team winning by double digits. 

2 minutes ago, ChickenWyngz said:

I wouldn't be shocked by either team winning by double digits. 

Also wouldn't be shocked with a game in the 30's, who knows what might happen. 

21 hours ago, Adrian Woj Burner said:

Also wouldn't be shocked with a game in the 30's, who knows what might happen. 

Right, the whole holding the ball for 3-4 minutes is annoying. Both Holy Cross and Newport did that the other night. 
 

I would not be shocked for a low scoring last minute shot to win. 

3 hours ago, 1Forrest1 said:

Right, the whole holding the ball for 3-4 minutes is annoying. Both Holy Cross and Newport did that the other night. 
 

I would not be shocked for a low scoring last minute shot to win. 

Lloyd did the same last year in the district finals against Dixie. It was almost an entire 4th quarter too. Even went to overtime. Hate watching basketball like that. Ky needs a shot clock. 

Bump.

Massey predicting a 55-53 win for the Juggernauts heightens security at Truist Arena . . .

You're on fire tonight, RO! ?

16-12 Lloyd after 1.