Perimeter players SG HAven Wilkerson and SG Cain Ward carrying our offense early, combining for 11 of our 1st 13 pts. Up 13-6, 14:17. UWMIL's off rebounding and consistent outside shooting keeping this game close. UWMIL already in the penalty with more than 11 mins left. Up 30-24, 7:04. C Alex DeMond scored 10 (6 from FTs) of our last 16 pts, as we opened up a big lead towards the end of the 1st half. Halftime, Up 44-27.
Key stats / Notes (Halftime)
- FG shooting: UWMIL 31%, TOW 65%
- We need to do a better job on def rebounding though, as UWMIL already grabbed 7 off rebs
Start of 2nd half
Our shots not falling, but we're doing a better job on the defensive glass, preventing any 2nd opportunities for UWMIL. Up 52-34, 12:21. UWMIL not making enough stops that would threaten our lead, and at the rate things are going, we are assured of this win. Up 60-40, 7:32.
Final Score: Milwaukee - 54, Towson - 76
Box Scores
[INDENT]DeMond 26, 13, 0 (*)
Ward 19, 3, 1, 2 stls
Wilkerson 14, 4, 4, 2 stls
Hale 7, 1, 1
Desmond 4, 2, 3
Green 2, 8, 1
Martin 2, 4, 5
Morton 2, 2, 0
Granger 0, 0, 3
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Stats Comparison
[INDENT]FG: 53-34%
REB: +15
TO: -2
Pts in paint: +40
2nd chance: +8
Fast break: +10
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Notes
- We lost 3-time Conf POY (and a 20-10 player) C Byron Hardy due to graduation, but C Alex DeMond has stepped up. In 3 games, DeMond is averaging 22 ppg and 10.3 rpg