This is going to be a hard one. I can see Cornell pulling it out if they shoot really well from 3 and we don't. However, they will also need to be able to rebound defensively against us (which I don't think they will do).
In summary, riding on our play in the last 6 minutes of last night, I think we will play good defense tonight (Coker IMO will need to be on Foote) and pull out with a 5 or 6 point victory.
I think Coker should be giving the "full body massage" (as what's his name puts it) to Foote, but if you make him run, he shows why he's been at the A-10 and Ivy level - Jeff Foote's endurance is substandard.
Wittman is a smart offensive player, he'll make plays. Can the Johnnies play without dumb turnovers? Can Evans make plays down low without getting blocked? Can Hardy and/ or Horne go off?
As for last year, they were operating without their PG Louis Dale. He looked mediocre last night but he's pretty decent, quick and effective. I think the kid deep on their bench, Errick Peck, could come in and give St. John's fits.