by Wayne23 » Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:11 pm
11/14: 83-70 vs. Georgia Southern. We started strong and opened a 10 point lead, but they came back at us. Up 5 at the half. Totally different team than what I had at KSU. This is an outside team. We took 32 threes, which was about 3 games worth! We made 13 of them (40.6%).
I was pleased that we got 40 RBs and only 11 TOs. Our D was decent, but not great (45.8%). We didn't foul much; maybe we need to be more aggressive.
27, 5 for Risi, who looked great. 16, 4, 8 for Herd. I want him to shoot more. As our PG he wants to dish and that's fine, but I need him to score. 17, 5 for Burr at C; he gave us an inside presence, as did Stow, who had 8 and 11.
Excerpts from the Post Game Presser:
Q: Coach, great win to start the season. This team showed both inside and outside potential.
Coach: I need to get used to a team that is more about the outside game, but yes, I was pleased with the way we played inside.
Q: Big adjustment from those inside focused Owls?
Coach: Yes, definitely. But it's nice to see those threes go in.
Q: What are you working on in practice?
Coach: Everything (laughter)! I just got here. It takes time to fully get everything in. I think the guys are doing a great job, considering how much there is to learn.
You can't force feed it or throw more at them than they can handle, but they're a great bunch and I'm thrilled with their work habits.