Defining game. The only conference games in the L column were against the only 2 teams ahead of us in the standings. Hoping our players bounce back, have their legs, and play this game leaning forward. NU is a quality program so taking this one, at home, is exactly what we need.

Having legs in the second half is my biggest concern. Lots of minutes played with little recuperation time. We should see lots of substitutions today.
Hope Luke and Chase do the job on Pusica.

(01-12-2019 09:41 AM)billymac Wrote:  Having legs in the second half is my biggest concern. Lots of minutes played with little recuperation time. We should see lots of substitutions today.
Hope Luke and Chase do the job on Pusica.

Luke did exceptional D on JWF Thursday! Hopefully we see more of Blair and Rowley this afternoon. This is must win early in the season to position us in the standing against a team that is also trying to find itself. Elon took them into OT Thursday before NE won. Go Tribe!

We’re a one pt dog. It’s anybodies game. Let’s make it ours!!

Pusica didn’t start. Why?

Concentration definitely lacking early.

Audige frustrating Pusica. Love his aggressive D. Hope he doesn’t get in foul trouble.

Both teams starting 6 of 10 from the floor. Both with 3 TO's.
NU with 4 personal fouls already.

You can't play defense in the air.

Neither of Nate's first two fouls were smart. Hope he learns.

It’s amazing how when Nate is out of the game, we literally almost never get the ball inside the 3 point line. A really stagnant offense.

Our defenders are too anxious to leave their feet this afternoon.

Without Nathan we stink. When he gets in foul trouble, the whole team gets worse

You never jump up on defense BEFORE your man does. That is Rule #1 in the playing defense book.

Why would you take Nathan out. With him on the bench we are a dumpster fire

(01-12-2019 04:45 PM)Tribester Wrote:  Why would you take Nathan out. With him on the bench we are a dumpster fire

You don't want him to pick up that 3rd foul.

He'd run the string about as far as he felt he could. Smart move from here.

Another bad last few mins of the half. Though Audige missed about 3-4 layups and/or tips in that time. Good aggressiveness. Poor execution.

Just not hitting anything to start the half, 1 for 6.

We miss Paul’s outside shooting from last year ... hasn’t been the same this year since coming back from the injury.

Let’s get this game!

NU 5 for their last 7, 10-4 run.