East Carolina

[Queens_NYC]

Originally Posted by Alum2013

Didn't get to watch the game. Can someone please explain to me what the fuss just happened?

Cumberland sat on the bench with fouls in the first half (benched after his 1st ala OSU). ECU went on a big run. Our bad offensive players (aka everyone) were bad. ECU hit lots of shots. We're down 9 at half.

Started off 2nd half with an 8-0 run but traded baskets the rest of the way as no one could find a rhythm. Broome and LJ played a combined 5 minutes. Missed a ton of FTs. Bad offensive players continued to be bad.

We lose.

[Mcginnjw]

Originally Posted by david aka the TYZ

Bad loss, but not the end of the world. ECU played way above their abilities and made a ton of threes. We couldn't shoot today. That's how upsets happen. That's why it's tough going on the road in conference. We got the bullseye on our back. ECU played their super bowl today. We'll be fine. Sucky loss to endure though.

Maybe....this year it was crucial that we take no bad losses in conference. We almost have to beat Houston on the road now.

[Bcatfollower]

Originally Posted by Alum2013

Didn't get to watch the game. Can someone please explain to me what the fuss just happened?

Defense first. One legit scorer. Can't get down because we don't have offensive talent other than one guy.

[Alum2013]

Originally Posted by Mcginnjw

Just imagine a Xavier game.....only against way worse competition.

Well that sucks. Was Mick outcoached like normal against Mack or just bad luck?

[david aka the TYZ]

Originally Posted by Mcginnjw

Just imagine a Xavier game.....only against way worse competition.

Haha, kinda yeah

[Queens_NYC]

Originally Posted by Alum2013

Well that sucks. Was Mick outcoached like normal against Mack or just bad luck?

A complete Nevada-esque meltdown with no Plan B.

[david aka the TYZ]

Originally Posted by Mcginnjw

Maybe....this year it was crucial that we take no bad losses in conference. We almost have to beat Houston on the road now.

I'll agree to the extent of winning the conference. This game very likely could cost us winning the conference but I think we'd have to be 11-7 in conference or worse to really worry about missing the tourney. This is one bad game and hopefully a wake up call.

[Uclawrugby]

Originally Posted by Mcginnjw

Dude, JJ wasn’t the problem. Our post D got chewed up by a freshman, we picked up full court way to late in the game. Cronin played to the scouting report the entire game even though ECU clearly was playing way above their talent. ECU can’t shoot three’s....guess what they nailed them all game long. Cane was horrific when he was in the game. Moore was destroyed on D rotations and still can’t shoot. They fought for loose balls in the paint way harder than we did. Scott played absolutely awful. Fredricks can’t dribble a basketball. Free throws were terrible....turnovers were awful and I don’t think JJ had one.

Thanks that was good analysis.

[david aka the TYZ]

This team is going to struggle to score when teams are allowed to be physical. Our bigs are too soft. I'm not blaming the refs because for the most part I think they were consistent. Maybe a few calls for the home team but that is expected. We didn't match their effort, bottom line. We came in expecting to win and nobody got down and dirty to make it happen. ECU did. That's the difference. Our talent kept us in the game but we just couldn't get enough stops. Combine that with piss poor shooting and even worse free throw shooting and you have the upset special. We are better than we played today and we have a lot to learn from this game. Take the L, learn the lessons and move forward.

[Uclawrugby]

Originally Posted by Mcginnjw

Dude, JJ wasn’t the problem. Our post D got chewed up by a freshman, we picked up full court way to late in the game. Cronin played to the scouting report the entire game even though ECU clearly was playing way above their talent. ECU can’t shoot three’s....guess what they nailed them all game long. Cane was horrific when he was in the game. Moore was destroyed on D rotations and still can’t shoot. They fought for loose balls in the paint way harder than we did. Scott played absolutely awful. Fredricks can’t dribble a basketball. Free throws were terrible....turnovers were awful and I don’t think JJ had one.

I have given it some thought. JJ played the whole game and had 7 points. If you are 20% of what your team puts on the floor I do not think 7 points is getting it done. As for LoJo I did not see two turnovers. I saw one trick pass that was mishandled by Brooks if I am not mistaken. As for Brooks, he missed a dunk. He had the ball in his hands at the last second and could not get it off the glass. Finally, Scott showed a good move at the rim and made at least one jumper. Our success has always been power forward based due to our emphasis on defense. That is why I say Scott is the key.