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#Post#: 15325--------------------------------------------------
Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: March 7, 2016, 10:21 pm
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VERMONT
Record: 21-12 (11-5 AE)
Last Game: W, 63-56, v. New Hampshire 3/7
Last 10: 8-2 (won 8 straight)
Last 2 Seasons: This year – SBU 72-61 there; Vermont 76-62 here.
Last year – Vermont 71-57 there; Vermont 57-48 here; SBU 79-77
there in AE semifinals
Notables
6-2 so G Trae Bell-Haynes 11.7 ppg, 3.4 apg, 1.2 spg, .481 FG%,
.789 FT%, .423 3 pt FG%
6-9 sr F Ethan O'Day 11.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.1 bpg, .549 FG%
6-3 rfr G Ernie Duncan 11.2 ppg, .839 FT%, .436 3 pt FG%
6-6 jr F Kurt Steidl 11.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.0 spg, .810 FT%, .374
3 pt FG%
6-2 so G Cam Ward 9.7 ppg, .810 FT%, .372 3 pt FG%
6-1 jr G Dre Wills 8.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, .584 FG%
Nervous about this one. A lot of shooters, good guards who can
penetrate and dish, and they're on much more of a roll than us,
having won eight straight. They raaaained threes on us the last
game (10 for 19), with Duncan nailing all four of his en route
to a career-high 23. The last four games – four players who have
led them in scoring, and they've had six different leaders all
year (the aforementioned six). They have shot almost 49 percent
from the field, and nearly 39 percent from three.
Bottom line, we have to play a real strong game on both ends to
prevail here. UVM has a surplus of confidence now and they
destroyed any kind of aura in this building a week ago. We can't
brick threes (5 for 15 last game) and can't brick free throws (7
for 19), and we have to win the battle on the boards.
Second-chance points will be enormous.
Hartford really lagged off of Walker and thankfully he had the
sense to not fire away after the first few minutes. I expect
similar treatment from UVM. If Walker's defender drops back and
defends Warney, that accomplishes two things for the defense –
eliminates the entry pass to our best player, and encourages our
least effective shooter to shoot it. The entry has to come from
Puriefoy or Woodhouse. I like Walker if he can get amidst the
defense and then dish.
#Post#: 15326--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: Wolfie_MD
Date: March 8, 2016, 7:49 am
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Excited for this one, it's been a hell of a ride. Win or lose
(preferably win) it's a privilege to see Warney, Puriefoy and
McGrew play one more game at home. Given the stakes, I expect a
close game.
I don't want to blame the last game on lack of desire but they
played so flat against UVM. Not only that, UVM was hitting all
of their big shots, particularly from downtown. Duncan in
particular was on fire. When we got the game within 6, TBH hit a
huge 3 too so its going to be imperative that we lock down on
the perimeter. We also need to do a much better job rebounding
than we did in the last game- we actually got outrebounded last
game. Warney needs to have much more of an impact too- he had a
really quiet game last time down. Again, that game against UVM
just was a horribly played game fundamentally- you can't win
games when you shoot 33% from the FT line.
Let's do this- I'm pumped and will be bringing a ton of energy
to the game.
#Post#: 15327--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: SaltySeawolf
Date: March 8, 2016, 8:21 am
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It won't happen, but I wouldn't mind seeing the fan base on
their feet the entire game. It's going to take a great effort
by all 3,408 fans, 5 coaches, Dozens of event staff, the team
trainers and managers, every player on the roster.
#Post#: 15328--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: diddykongracing
Date: March 8, 2016, 10:06 am
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How would one go about getting tickets for this game? I'm
unfamiliar with the rules of the secondary market, but I cannot
find them anywhere.
#Post#: 15329--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: March 8, 2016, 10:10 am
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--- Quote from: diddykongracing link ---
>
> How would one go about getting tickets for this game? I'm
unfamiliar with the rules of the secondary market, but I cannot
find them anywhere.
>
--- End Quote ---
I believe the general public can purchase tickets in person at
IFCU Arena beginning on Thursday.
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Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: March 8, 2016, 10:24 am
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This is what it comes down to. Lets go Seawolves.
Gotta get over the hump
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Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: March 8, 2016, 10:30 am
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--- Quote from: ecasadoSBU link ---
>
> This is what it comes down to. Lets go Seawolves.
>
> Gotta get over the hump
>
--- End Quote ---
Some people think just because we're not playing UA this should
be a cakewalk into the NCAA. NOT!!!!.. Vermont got stronger as
the season got deeper and is peaking at the right time. They are
to be feared and if SB doesnt play at 110%, we're screwed.. I
said this last year about Vermont. They started the 2015 season
on a low note only to get better as the season progressed
because of their rebuilding year. Now in 2016, they're better
than ever. I am very leary of these guys. KenPom has us at 80%
to win and win by 8. I say it's more of a 50/50 and a draw!!!!!!
#Post#: 15334--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: March 8, 2016, 10:37 am
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--- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
>
> [quote author=ecasadoSBU link=topic=513.msg15330#msg15330
date=1457454298]
> This is what it comes down to. Lets go Seawolves.
>
> Gotta get over the hump
>
--- End Quote ---
Some people think just because we're not playing UA this should
be a cakewalk into the NCAA. NOT!!!!.. Vermont got stronger as
the season got deeper and is peaking at the right time. They are
to be feared and if SB doesnt play at 110%, we're screwed.. I
said this last year about Vermont. They started the 2015 season
on a low note only to get better as the season progressed
because of their rebuilding year. Now in 2016, they're better
than ever. I am very leary of these guys. KenPom has us at 80%
to win and win by 8. I say it's more of a 50/50 and a draw!!!!!!
[/quote]
Who are these people and why have they not been put in
straitjackets? When the line comes out, we ought to be favored,
but it feels more like a coin flip.
#Post#: 15335--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: March 8, 2016, 10:41 am
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--- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
>
> [quote author=Hammertime link=topic=513.msg15331#msg15331
date=1457454637]
> [quote author=ecasadoSBU link=topic=513.msg15330#msg15330
date=1457454298]
> This is what it comes down to. Lets go Seawolves.
>
> Gotta get over the hump
>
--- End Quote ---
Some people think just because we're not playing UA this should
be a cakewalk into the NCAA. NOT!!!!.. Vermont got stronger as
the season got deeper and is peaking at the right time. They are
to be feared and if SB doesnt play at 110%, we're screwed.. I
said this last year about Vermont. They started the 2015 season
on a low note only to get better as the season progressed
because of their rebuilding year. Now in 2016, they're better
than ever. I am very leary of these guys. KenPom has us at 80%
to win and win by 8. I say it's more of a 50/50 and a draw!!!!!!
[/quote]
Who are these people and why have they not been put in
straitjackets? When the line comes out, we ought to be favored,
but it feels more like a coin flip.
[/quote]
Agreed..
#Post#: 15337--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 32: AE Championship – SBU v. Vermont
DIR By: steveoh
Date: March 8, 2016, 11:30 am
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It's all about defending the perimeter. We're quicker, so lets
get up on them. Try avoiding doubling or helping. Just play
straight-up.
I wouldn't be surprised to see more Nyama in this game too. His
quickness, versatility and length is going to be important,
especially at the 4.
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