SMCC/Schoolcraft

This is a nice match up between #3 ranked Schoolcraft (24-0) and SMCC (21-3). Schoolcraft loves to put up points and SMCC will most likely try and control the tempo.

The Eagles are averaging 76 points a game and have gone over the 80 point mark 11 times this season. Schoolcraft has 4 players averaging double figures led by guard Cody Chandler's 21 ppg. Chandler has hit 75 3-pointers on the season and is most likely the best shooter the Falcons will have seen all season.

Forward Luke Ryskamp averages 16 ppg along with nearly 8 rpg. Forward Tyler Dow averages 13 points while guard Blake Krum averages 10. The Eagles have steamrolled through the State tournament thus far with no games being close. Schoolcraft beat America's adopted team Fennville in the Regionals by an impressive 24 points.

SMCC will look to use its height advantage against the smaller Eagles while relying on their two best players Edmond Shinevarre and Torin Wetzel. Shinevarre has elevated his game since two Falcon starters went out with injuries nearly a month ago. Those injuries have turned out to be a blessing as the Falcons have developed some depth with those starters now back in the line up.

I wish I could make it out to Battle Creek to catch this game. It should be quite a contrast in styles. If this game stays under 60 points a piece SMCC will win. Anything over that and Schoolcraft moves onto the semis at the Breslin.