Solid game

[WildMoon]

When you consider.

Alex Poythress is returning from ACL injury, and his surgery happening this Jan. Recently started playing full contact, probably 2 months ago.

Lee who has been pretty much bench player for past 2 years. Still notice that he doesn't understand critical defensive concepts, like not falling for every shot fakes.

4 Freshmen starter...(BTW, Charles Mathews is a 4 star!)

Skal who basically missed 2 years of competitive basketball.

and to lose their leader, and this being first game after. (Remember when we lost Noel...it was complete collapse)

I think it was great learning for them.

 

[SmyrnaCatFan]

It's my birthday, Ellen Calapari's too, and I'm glad we got the win. I'm not going to bash the guys but was so very glad to have the upperclassmen tonight who steadied the boat somewhat. Three of those upperclassmen have had very limited roles heretofore and it was great to see them just keep playing at defense and rebounding. I'm so proud of what Poy did in disrupting State's play and burning them on offense in the second half.

Could the team please rent Rupp Arena for free throw practice? It is reported that they must make 100 each day. Something is wrong when they get on that floor. Can't ever recall seeing so many clanging off the front underside of the hoop. Happy Birthday, Mrs. C and to me.