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       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: Checkmate Date: January 12, 2023, 9:37 pm
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       Man, that was about as good a night as I can remember at the
       Fed. That game had everything you could ever hope for in a
       night, between some big dunks, the back-and-forth nature,
       national TV, the crowd and the drama at the end. Just awesome.
       I did not think we had that in us. I just thought Drexel's
       guards were getting anything they wanted in the paint. Bergens
       *killed* us in the second half and I thought they went away from
       that. Meanwhile, it felt like House didn't have that many
       touches and Williams wasn't much of a factor either.
       And for us to be plus-11 on the glass? Just wow.
       Offensively, we hit them with so so many back cuts; we were
       looking for them on every possession and hitting on so many of
       them. We settled very very rarely. TSM was getting to the hoop
       and knocking down mid-range shots, and it felt like it was with
       or without Williams in the paint. I wasn't watching off the
       ball, but was he drawn to the perimeter by Fitz? I feel like I
       didn't sense his presence defensively – zero blocks in 30
       minutes!
       Pettway was gigantic on both ends. He had the three after
       Sarvan's hustle play that started that 12-1 run, and then his
       two buckets at the end were so needed. For a team that lacks
       athletes I'd say, the dimension he adds going to the basket is
       very welcome.
       Just a glimpse of Nahar. DNP-CD it looks like for Muratori.
       Make your free throws, kids.
       Great night for the program.
       #Post#: 38365--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: Chairman of the Board Date: January 12, 2023, 9:45 pm
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       with fitz off the floor we could be a bit more physical
       defending in the paint.  our rebounding has been excellent
       though.
       speaking of off ball.  on outside shots, fitz properly moves
       from the low post, with his back to the shooter, sliding to the
       high post, boxing out drexel's bigs.  i havent seen us do that
       since the warney days.  3 ORBs.  he was trained right.  let's do
       that more.
       pettway was fantastic, in somewhat limited touches too.
       #Post#: 38366--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: sbupatriots Date: January 12, 2023, 10:21 pm
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       Ford said in the post game that they intentionally wanted Fitz
       to shoot from the perimeter and open look he got to draw
       Williams out of the post. Same deal with Sarvan when he was at
       the 5. Think it really cleared the lane for us. Really like that
       Fitz can make the free throws too. He's 13/14 from the line in
       conference games, good for 3rd in the conference.
       TSM actually managed to get 2 minutes off the court tonight.
       Think if Pettway can continue to be consistent they should be
       able to find TSM more minutes off his feet. Too difficult to go
       40 every night with the Thursday/Saturday schedules. Interesting
       note for Pettway, in conference play, he's 7/8 for the line,
       7-14 from 3 and 5-10 from 3.
       NC A&T will be a really good test. They've lost their first two
       home conference games but they were to Charleston and UNCW. Also
       managed to sneak a win on the road against Hofstra.
       Overall, excited to feel like we actually have a season in front
       of us.
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       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: ecasadoSBU Date: January 12, 2023, 10:33 pm
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       Great win. Decent crowd
       #Post#: 38368--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: sbu1991 Date: January 12, 2023, 10:46 pm
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       Watching it live I thought TSM got a very lucky bounce off the
       rim but watching the replay it was a very nice shot with good
       touch. A friendly roll, but I would not call it a lucky shot.
       #Post#: 38369--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: iBOsbu Date: January 12, 2023, 11:20 pm
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       Great win and perfect game for the TV.
       #Post#: 38370--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: OldSeawolf Date: January 12, 2023, 11:20 pm
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       Just watched on dvr recording. What an outstanding college bball
       game against a strong Drexel team. TSM and Policelli showing
       their leadership, with Pettway hitting big shots down the
       stretch. Super big win. My only criticism is that we are in
       desperate need of a point guard, although Roberts and TO are
       playing to the best of their abilities.
       #Post#: 38371--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: sbu1991 Date: January 12, 2023, 11:38 pm
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       [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=983.msg38370#msg38370
       date=1673587219]
       Just watched on dvr recording. What an outstanding college bball
       game against a strong Drexel team. TSM and Policelli showing
       their leadership, with Pettway hitting big shots down the
       stretch. Super big win. My only criticism is that we are in
       desperate need of a point guard, although Roberts and TO are
       playing to the best of their abilities.
       [/quote]
       With Roberts, you will get the occasional turnover because of
       trouble handling the press, though I think he will improve in
       that regard. What you don't get are early possession long-range
       three's and hero-ball drives to the basket.
       #Post#: 38372--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: OldSeawolf Date: January 12, 2023, 11:57 pm
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       [quote author=sbu1991 link=topic=983.msg38371#msg38371
       date=1673588329]
       [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=983.msg38370#msg38370
       date=1673587219]
       Just watched on dvr recording. What an outstanding college bball
       game against a strong Drexel team. TSM and Policelli showing
       their leadership, with Pettway hitting big shots down the
       stretch. Super big win. My only criticism is that we are in
       desperate need of a point guard, although Roberts and TO are
       playing to the best of their abilities.
       [/quote]
       With Roberts, you will get the occasional turnover because of
       trouble handling the press, though I think he will improve in
       that regard. What you don't get are early possession long-range
       three's and hero-ball drives to the basket.
       [/quote]
       I agree, although he had that one early-game hero-ball drive
       that sailed over the backboard.  With him specifically, he
       dribbles too much at times which gets him in trouble, and other
       times he sometimes picks up his dribble unnecessarily. But
       baptism by fire; he’s learning every game. Just wish we had more
       experience at PG. Overall, just a verify gratifying win tn.
       #Post#: 38373--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Game 17: vs Drexel, 1/12 7pm
       By: sbu1991 Date: January 13, 2023, 12:00 am
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       [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=983.msg38372#msg38372
       date=1673589455]
       [quote author=sbu1991 link=topic=983.msg38371#msg38371
       date=1673588329]
       [quote author=OldSeawolf link=topic=983.msg38370#msg38370
       date=1673587219]
       Just watched on dvr recording. What an outstanding college bball
       game against a strong Drexel team. TSM and Policelli showing
       their leadership, with Pettway hitting big shots down the
       stretch. Super big win. My only criticism is that we are in
       desperate need of a point guard, although Roberts and TO are
       playing to the best of their abilities.
       [/quote]
       With Roberts, you will get the occasional turnover because of
       trouble handling the press, though I think he will improve in
       that regard. What you don't get are early possession long-range
       three's and hero-ball drives to the basket.
       [/quote]
       I agree, although he had that one early-game hero-ball drive
       that sailed over the backboard.  With him specifically, he
       dribbles too much at times which gets him in trouble, and other
       times he sometimes picks up his dribble unnecessarily. But
       baptism by fire; he’s learning every game. Just wish we had more
       experience at PG. Overall, just a verify gratifying win tn.
       [/quote]
       That was a true Potsie, for those of us old enough to get the
       reference.
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