Connecticut Vs. Wichita State: Huskies Score 83-79 Win

Both teams have come out with a ridiculous level of intensity. Wichita State is clearly feeling the love from its raucous crowd, while UConn is definitely playing like a squad that has something to prove.

What has surprised me so far is how athletic the Shockers are. They can hang with the incredibly talented Huskies in that department. On that note, the teams have combined for 12 fouls, most coming right off the bat as they have been so charged up by this early season atmosphere that they are guarding more with their hands than their feet, trying to make big plays.

Here we go, it’s time for the tip-off of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. For Game One we’ve got a matchup between programs in totally different places.

For the Wichita State Shockers (1-0) this could be a big year. Gregg Marshall’s team is favored to take the Missouri Valley Conference and could be the mid-major that makes a deep run in the tournament. With 83 percent of the team’s offense and 92 percent of the rebounding returning from last season, the Shockers are a deep, experienced bunch looking to make a statement early in this season.