by Wayne23 » Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:09 am
12/28: We start Big 10 play at 6-4, 0-1 Penn ST. They’re good outside.
They’re staying with us early. A run puts us up 11 after 10. Then we take charge. 52-31 at halftime. 18, 4, 3 for Ture, who is having a great season. 10 for Toma, 11 for Lear. Only 4 TOs. I love our guards!
Up 22 with 10 to go. The guards continue to dominate.
92-69. 18, 6, 6 for Ture, 19, 3, 3, 4 for Toma, 14, 9 for Lear, 14, 7 for Hart. We owned the paint.
Paz Lear feels he should be starting. I did something I rarely do and guaranteed him a starting job next season. Seemed to help a little but I get it regarding starting. He’s playing terrific ball. But so are the two starters.
12/30: 9-2, 2-0 Rutgers is here. They’re playing well. Their SG gets 22.3 but he’s facing some tough defenders tonight. They rebound well.
We’re still not pressing as much as in the past. My guards seem to be fresher because of it. If we need to do it we will press.
Good start. Up 14 after 10. The threes are falling. 71-41 at the break. 71 points! 13, 3, 5 for Toma, 13, 5 for Pugh, 15 for Hart, 11 for Kitt. Good work inside and 13 threes.
Up 49 with 10 left. We’re cruising.
135 to 84. This may be the most points we’ve ever scored. 26 threes. 25, 7 for Pugh, 18, 5, 10 for Toma, 23 for Hart, 15, 0, 4 for Ture, 15, 6, 8 for Lear. We owned the paint and had only 2 TOs.
Our C, Aron Aren, isn’t a scorer but he rebounds well and is a very good defender.
6-5, 0-2 Iowa is here next. They’re having a tough season. We should beat them up inside.
1/2/2025: We score the 1st 10. Up 11 after 10. Then a big run. 70-38 at the break. 13, 3, 4 for Ture, 14 for Kitt, 10, 3, 3 for Toma. Very good inside play and 14 threes.
Up 32 with 10 to play.
124-78. This focus on the threes system is REALLY working! 26 threes. 23, 4, 6 for Ture, 19, 3, 7 for Toma, 18, 7, 4 for Lear, 20, 7 for Kitt. Strong inside play.
We’re now 14-0, #8, #2 NET.
9-1 Ohio ST is here next. Strong outside game and they hit the boards.
2/4: Very strong start. Up 27 after 10. 61-28 at halftime. 12, 3, 4 for Toma, 13 for hart. Ture played only 5 minutes due to fouls but Lear stepped up with 9, 2, 5.
Up 23 with 10 left.
108-80. We are on FIRE right now. 20, 4, 8 for Toma, 24 for Hart, 18, 2, 9, 3 for Lear, 12 for Ture in only 7 minutes and 12 for our #4 guard, Balo Kjel, who doesn’t get many minutes. 24 threes.
At #24 Maryland next. They’re 9-3, 1-2, and in a little slump, which means they’re dangerous. They’re very good inside.