MBB: USA South Conference

Captain Bob · November 08, 2011, 10:42:58 PM

I agree with '85 overall.

It was a game of two very different halves. CNU came out strong early, and Hampton just did not. HU had us beat in terms of height and (I imagine) talent, but the Captains came out with the hustle. The defense was strong as well. CNU led by as much as 6 (maybe 8) in the first, but started to lose focus on offense toward the end of the half, and we were down just 4 at the half.

In the second, Hampton came out quick with a run and took control, leading by more than 24 at some points as CNU continued to look lost on offense and just did not box out on either side of the floor. We got back to fundamentals towards the end and managed to cut the lead to 13, losing in the end by 15.

Like '85, I was not impressed with Hampton. For a DI school, they looked pretty sloppy. For one, their head coach came out in sweat pants and spent a good part of the game leaning on the scorers table. Most of the players had shoes that looked fairly worn and did not match at all. Just not professional.

CNU85 · November 08, 2011, 11:13:56 PM

http://cnusports.com/news/2011/11/8/MBB_1108111909.aspx

D-BAT · November 11, 2011, 01:50:18 PM

Excited to watch Coach Pryor at SU. The chatter that I've been hearing from the players is that IF Coach Pryor had been around within the last 4yrs, the players think they would of won a USAS conference title.

The man was handed a deck with very limited cards, so give him a couple of seasons and good things will happen for SU basketball.

CNU85 · November 11, 2011, 02:22:32 PM

Quote from: D-BAT on November 11, 2011, 01:50:18 PM
Excited to watch Coach Pryor at SU. The chatter that I've been hearing from the players is that IF Coach Pryor had been around within the last 4yrs, the players think they would of won a USAS conference title.

The man was handed a deck with very limited cards, so give him a couple of seasons and good things will happen for SU basketball.

Good luck in the ODAC. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out once SU is playing top 20 teams as part of conference schedule. A much tougher conference. Is the first season in ODAC next year?

D-BAT · November 12, 2011, 08:04:20 PM

Radford 38 SU 36 ... at the 1/2 from Radford University.

Coach Pryor has the kids prepared to play at an higher level tonight. They are disciplined and running an offense!

13 of 25 from the field, 8 of 12 3pt shots and 2 of 2 from charity stripe for the 1st half.

http://www.sidearmstats.com/radford/mbball/index.htm

CNU85 · November 12, 2011, 09:06:47 PM

Quote from: D-BAT on November 12, 2011, 08:04:20 PM
Radford 38 SU 36 ... at the 1/2 from Radford University.

Coach Pryor has the kids prepared to play at an higher level tonight. They are disciplined and running an offense!

13 of 25 from the field, 8 of 12 3pt shots and 2 of 2 from charity stripe for the 1st half.

http://www.sidearmstats.com/radford/mbball/index.htm

My wife went to Radford. Go SU!!!! Bahahahahahahahahahaha.

narch · November 12, 2011, 09:08:51 PM

the monarchs fall 104 - 61 to coastal carolina - coastal likes to get up and down the floor and shoot the 3, and it appears they did so frequently vs. the monarchs today - guilford is up next for MU

D-BAT · November 12, 2011, 10:27:46 PM

Radford wore down SU in the 2nd half to pull away with 79-50 win.

The perception is that Coach Pryor's team will compete with anyone. Tonight's game was an exhibition for SU but a game that counted in the standings for Radford.

narch · November 15, 2011, 10:04:28 PM

mu falls to guilford 65-53 and gets out-shot 40 to 13 at the free throw line...guilford must really be aggressive taking the ball to the rack

hockaday had a productive night, going for 11 pts, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks...

CNU85 · November 15, 2011, 10:34:08 PM

Darn! CNU was down by 18 at Randolph Macon. Tied it with 6 seconds left and ended up losing 90-88. Great effort. RMC is a very good team and we were in their house. CNU plays with intensity and never gives up. Gonna be an exciting season!!

y_jack_lok · November 15, 2011, 11:14:22 PM

Quote from: CNU85 on November 15, 2011, 10:34:08 PM
Darn! CNU was down by 18 at Randolph Macon. Tied it with 6 seconds left and ended up losing 90-88. Great effort. RMC is a very good team and we were in their house. CNU plays with intensity and never gives up. Gonna be an exciting season!!

Just looked at the play-by-play. That 18 point deficit was with 4:51 to play. R-MC has a couple of experienced senior guards, but the front line didn't see much action last season given the strength of last year's senior big men. The soph for R-MC who scored 28 tonight had a total of 14 points all last season.

hasanova · November 16, 2011, 12:14:12 AM

Quote from: narch on November 15, 2011, 10:04:28 PM
mu falls to guilford 65-53 and gets out-shot 40 to 13 at the free throw line...guilford must really be aggressive taking the ball to the rack

hockaday had a productive night, going for 11 pts, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks...

narch, GC made 15 of 16 in the last few minutes when the Monarchs were down a lot and trying to play catch-up. The lead was as much as 17, I think. It was a very cold-shooting night by both teams, but I believe MU will have a +.500 record in 2011-2012.

By the way, what's up with all the different shoes? It's called a "uni"form. I swear, I don't think I saw two Monarchs sporting the same type or color of shoes tonight. Interesting. There was definitely some freedom of expression going on.

GuyFormerlyPSBBG · November 16, 2011, 09:03:46 AM

Big Game Tonight!!

GC vs GC. I think it should be an exciting game tonight. It looks like Guilford/Methodist game neither team shot very well. One impressive stat was Guilford went to the FT 40 times, nearly half their points came from the FT line. The points were mostly score by the guards at the line. My guess is those guards were aggressive. The box score indicates a guard oriented team. Probably a 4 out 1 in offense that relies heavily on dribble penetration and either dishing it out or finishing inside with the guards. You don't see much from the F/C position. Either that or Methodist ran a bunch of zone to shut down the inside.

Both teams have experience and I am sure it will be on display tonight. Greensboro always seems to play very well at home. I think they pull this one out tonight because it is at home. Pride win 75-62

hasanova · November 16, 2011, 11:59:08 AM

Quote from: GuyFormerlyPSBBG on November 16, 2011, 09:03:46 AM
Big Game Tonight!!

GC vs GC. I think it should be an exciting game tonight. It looks like Guilford/Methodist game neither team shot very well. One impressive stat was Guilford went to the FT 40 times, nearly half their points came from the FT line. The points were mostly score by the guards at the line. My guess is those guards were aggressive. The box score indicates a guard oriented team. Probably a 4 out 1 in offense that relies heavily on dribble penetration and either dishing it out or finishing inside with the guards. You don't see much from the F/C position. Either that or Methodist ran a bunch of zone to shut down the inside.

Both teams have experience and I am sure it will be on display tonight. Greensboro always seems to play very well at home. I think they pull this one out tonight because it is at home. Pride win 75-62

I'm disappointed that this double-header is being played at Hanes Gym, but I understand GCP's reluctance to give up their home game. The gym is simply too small to accommodate everyone, especially with the Pride women ranked this season and the intense rivalry on the men's side. In fact, with virtually no parking and the fact that I probably won't even get in if I don't get there really early, I'm not sure I'm even going to try to go - which is a shame. I think the men's game will be tight, but don't get too overconfident after Greensboro's big win over the Johnson & Wales (Charlotte) squad - Guilford will be a lot tougher egg to fry (pun absolutely intended).

GuyFormerlyPSBBG · November 16, 2011, 01:22:59 PM

Quote from: hasanova on November 16, 2011, 11:59:08 AM
Quote from: GuyFormerlyPSBBG on November 16, 2011, 09:03:46 AM
Big Game Tonight!!

GC vs GC. I think it should be an exciting game tonight. It looks like Guilford/Methodist game neither team shot very well. One impressive stat was Guilford went to the FT 40 times, nearly half their points came from the FT line. The points were mostly score by the guards at the line. My guess is those guards were aggressive. The box score indicates a guard oriented team. Probably a 4 out 1 in offense that relies heavily on dribble penetration and either dishing it out or finishing inside with the guards. You don't see much from the F/C position. Either that or Methodist ran a bunch of zone to shut down the inside.

Both teams have experience and I am sure it will be on display tonight. Greensboro always seems to play very well at home. I think they pull this one out tonight because it is at home. Pride win 75-62
I'm disappointed that this double-header is being played at Hanes Gym, but I understand GCP's reluctance to give up their home game. The gym is simply too small to accommodate everyone, especially with the Pride women ranked this season and the intense rivalry on the men's side. In fact, with virtually no parking and the fact that I probably won't even get in if I don't get there really early, I'm not sure I'm even going to try to go - which is a shame. I think the men's game will be tight, but don't get too overconfident after Greensboro's big win over the Johnson & Wales (Charlotte) squad - Guilford will be a lot tougher egg to fry (pun absolutely intended).

A good fried egg is tough to make. Although I call them "dippy eggs".

I would be willing to bet next year the game will be played at GCQ. I think it would be fun for the series, although I don't think the coaches would agree, the winning team will continue to host until the losing team can beat them. How does that sound?

I know how much you dislike Hanes Gym, but I love that atmosphere. I hope there is video for the games. If there is, please let it be decent! Last year's broadcasts were good, but trying to watch a football game this year was like eating an under cooked "dippy egg"