The good
We are 13-1 and 1-0 in the conference
We played good defense when we needed to in order to win
We hit the boards hard and out rebounded them by about 10
Cooper had 7 assists which was more than half of our total.
We got to the line 26 times and miss state only 14.
The bad
Mack and Cooper can't throw it in the ocean If they were neck deep (combined 2 of 15)
These same two guys missed 4 free throws with under a minute left that would have given us a comfortable 10 point win instead of Meechie having to make a steal to keep miss state from having a chance to take the lead with under 15 seconds to go.
The ugly
Our defense allowed them to stay in the game by letting them shoot 52% for the majority of the game before they stepped up at the end.
Josh Gray.... He comes in, gets 3 fouls on what I swear was three possessions and leaves.
I again mention, free throw shooting with under a minute to go. Meechie did his job. The rest? Not even close.
My takes
I am happy for the win. More positive than negative came from this game. I guess my frustration comes from seeing what this team COULD do if they play to their potential and what will happen with lapses like I saw today. I am not a critic. Just a fan who supports the University and wants to see them do well in all sports. If Mack, Cooper, and Clark can shoot better (or in Clarks case, shoot it) and make 40% of their shots with what we have at other positions we will have a chance in most games. We gutted it out today. Most other teams,won't be that forgiving. Go Cocks.
We are 13-1 and 1-0 in the conference
We played good defense when we needed to in order to win
We hit the boards hard and out rebounded them by about 10
Cooper had 7 assists which was more than half of our total.
We got to the line 26 times and miss state only 14.
The bad
Mack and Cooper can't throw it in the ocean If they were neck deep (combined 2 of 15)
These same two guys missed 4 free throws with under a minute left that would have given us a comfortable 10 point win instead of Meechie having to make a steal to keep miss state from having a chance to take the lead with under 15 seconds to go.
The ugly
Our defense allowed them to stay in the game by letting them shoot 52% for the majority of the game before they stepped up at the end.
Josh Gray.... He comes in, gets 3 fouls on what I swear was three possessions and leaves.
I again mention, free throw shooting with under a minute to go. Meechie did his job. The rest? Not even close.
My takes
I am happy for the win. More positive than negative came from this game. I guess my frustration comes from seeing what this team COULD do if they play to their potential and what will happen with lapses like I saw today. I am not a critic. Just a fan who supports the University and wants to see them do well in all sports. If Mack, Cooper, and Clark can shoot better (or in Clarks case, shoot it) and make 40% of their shots with what we have at other positions we will have a chance in most games. We gutted it out today. Most other teams,won't be that forgiving. Go Cocks.