Pregame Notes
- We always had exciting games against MCNST, esp during the conference tournament. Last year's finals was no exception: http://www.wolverinestudios.com/forum/showpost.php?p=164896&postcount=82
- MCNST with a good start in conference play, including a 2-0 record on the road.
Tip off
We are using m2m defense exclusively, as MCNST historically shoots well from the outside against us. Defense has worked so far, as MCNST just 1-5 FG, and 6 turn overs already.
13:22, Up 14-4
We're not exactly shooting the lights out, as SG Joe Lewis is spending more time in the bench saddled with 3 fouls. But our defense remains consistent, esp from the perimeter.
6:14, Up 26-13
MCNST able to cut our lead to 9. We then went with a 2-PG lineup, and it helped us force more turnovers on MCNST, and speed up our offense.
Halftime, Up 43-27
Our bench once again delivered in the 1st half, scoring 24 pts.
Start of 2nd half
SG Joe Lewis making up for lost time. After going scoreless (in 6 mins) in the 1st half, Lewis has erupted for 14 pts so far in the 2nd half, including 4 from downtown. This game has now officially become a blowout
13:00, Up 66-32
SG Joe Lewis drained another 3 just for good measure, before retiring early to the bench, at the halfway mark of the 2nd half. Our bench warmers once again finished the game for us.
Final Score: McNeese St - 48, Alabama St - 92
All of our 13 scholarship players scored! To top it all, we only committed 3 turn overs the entire game. Very pleased with our performance today.
Box Scores
[INDENT]Lewis 17, 3, 2 5-9 3PT (*)
Walker 11, 0, 1, 3-7 3PT
Wise 10, 7, 1
Andrews 10, 3, 1, 2 stls
Brown 9, 1, 1, 3 stls
Scott 6, 5, 3
Moore 6, 1, 2
Hawkins 6, 1, 0
Victor 5, 2, 8
Walls 4, 3, 1, 2 stls
Reuter 3, 2, 2
Clark 3, 0, 0
Perkins 2, 4, 0
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Stats Comparison
[INDENT]FG: 51-33%
REB: +4
TO: -15 (MCNST: 18)
Pts in paint: +26
2nd chance: Even
Fast break: +9
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SWAC Standings
- Alabama St, 5-0 (W5)
- Alabama A&M, 4-1 (W4)
- Grambling, 4-1 (W1)
- Texas Southern, 3-2 (W2)
- Mississippi Valley St, 3-2 (W1)
- Austin Peay, 3-2 (L1)
- McNeese St, 3-2 (L1)
- Jackson St, 2-3 (L1)
- Alcorn St, 2-3 (W1)
- Northwestern St, 1-4 (L3)
- Prairie View, 0-5 (L5)
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 0-5 (L5)