There were a number of plays that were killers today. I’ll list the ones that stand out to me in a moment.
• Overall we played pretty decent, but MSU came out as flat Auburn did, but we only managed to end the half up by 7. At one time I think the lead ballooned to 15, but we could have/should have been up by 20-25. MSU couldn’t buy a bucket, and we just did not take enough advantage of it.
• Gravett had a good game, but the pic and layup in the last minute of regulation by the MSU guard was a killer.
• The press where we left a MSU guard run down the middle of the floor unguarded for a slam ... also a killer ( I think it was in OT, but not sure)
• Silva getting swiped in OT during last 1:00-1:20. Might have been the only time in the whole game he didn't get double/triple teamed as soon as he caught the ball. I think he would have had an easy score + I think MSU scored on this turnover as well.
• Trying to block a layup, fouling, and giving up the basket to boot. The refs were calling this game tight. If you’re gonna contest a layup, get your money’s worth on the foul ... meaning do not ever let the other guy get the shot off!
These were just a few epic fails that came at the worst time. I guess that’s why I remember them. We lost to a pretty good team. They were 17-1 coming into this game, so they have played well at home. We invent ways to lose it seems, but I am proud of the way our guys hung in there, and sent the game to OT. Gravett looks like he’s ready to take that next step. I like the way he’s played lately. We just might be the best .500 team in the country.
• Overall we played pretty decent, but MSU came out as flat Auburn did, but we only managed to end the half up by 7. At one time I think the lead ballooned to 15, but we could have/should have been up by 20-25. MSU couldn’t buy a bucket, and we just did not take enough advantage of it.
• Gravett had a good game, but the pic and layup in the last minute of regulation by the MSU guard was a killer.
• The press where we left a MSU guard run down the middle of the floor unguarded for a slam ... also a killer ( I think it was in OT, but not sure)
• Silva getting swiped in OT during last 1:00-1:20. Might have been the only time in the whole game he didn't get double/triple teamed as soon as he caught the ball. I think he would have had an easy score + I think MSU scored on this turnover as well.
• Trying to block a layup, fouling, and giving up the basket to boot. The refs were calling this game tight. If you’re gonna contest a layup, get your money’s worth on the foul ... meaning do not ever let the other guy get the shot off!
These were just a few epic fails that came at the worst time. I guess that’s why I remember them. We lost to a pretty good team. They were 17-1 coming into this game, so they have played well at home. We invent ways to lose it seems, but I am proud of the way our guys hung in there, and sent the game to OT. Gravett looks like he’s ready to take that next step. I like the way he’s played lately. We just might be the best .500 team in the country.
