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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 11:04:19 GMT -6
Ok, time for our next challenge: 65/123 ACU faces 288/306 Dixie St. I won't take those numbers for granted. TSU defeated DSU on Thursday and brought their newer emphasis on defense with them. I think that our defense and disruption will also prove to be too much for DSU in the end. Still, DSU is 2nd in the WAC behind us in scoring and put numbers up if we don't stay focused. If we didn't have the veteran leadership we do, I might be worried about a letdown game after UVU. I don't think these guys will let that happen though. Do we see Gai, Jackson or Smith in the rotation a little more tonight? I am not sure, but wouldn't be surprised. DSU won't have the size that UVU had. They are hitting about 36% from the 3 point line, about the same as UVU. They are averaging a little less rebounds than UVU at 39 per game. They also protect the ball slightly better at 14 turnovers per game. They do a good job with moving the ball and assists at 17 vs UVUs 14.8. So, DSU has some good stats despite its 7-7 record.
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Post by bogeyman on Jan 1, 2022 11:10:06 GMT -6
Thanks for the positive tenor of your post. Every night will have its own set of challenges (and you pointed out several) and our big thing is to avoid a let down. I see us getting better and better and our confidence level should be very high. Looking forward to this game (as I also wait for news from our football program). Go Cats.
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Post by jCat on Jan 1, 2022 13:08:49 GMT -6
It’s great to see our growth on offense in the half court. This is another game we can work on that aspect of our game.
The D will need to close down any open 3-point shooters.
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Post by rc on Jan 1, 2022 13:25:29 GMT -6
Not shooting well, but still out front early in the game. Surely we will hit a hot streak. Defense is good.
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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 20:01:27 GMT -6
Ready for tip-off and still looking for us to come out fighting hard, then carry it through.
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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 20:08:54 GMT -6
Getting my wish so far.
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Post by kjmike1956 on Jan 1, 2022 20:13:01 GMT -6
Great start, 14-2 Wildcats
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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 20:17:52 GMT -6
Yep, we are already utilizing our bench well and still remaining successful. You can see DSU getting frustrated already.
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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 20:20:12 GMT -6
I give DSU defense some credit and we just aren't adjusting to it. We have made several bad throws and bad shots.
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Post by kjmike1956 on Jan 1, 2022 20:24:30 GMT -6
I give DSU defense some credit and we just aren't adjusting to it. We have made several bad throws and bad shots. Yes we already have 6 turnovers which is unusual but we are still up 16-9
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Post by houstoncat on Jan 1, 2022 20:27:46 GMT -6
They just are not letting us get into our sets which we are not adjusting well to.
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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 20:29:33 GMT -6
We can't get a rhythm going. The turnovers and lack of good shots bothers me. I know we are running some different rotations, but we still should be doing better protecting the ball and getting a shot. They have made good adjustments. I'm waiting for us to.
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Post by kjmike1956 on Jan 1, 2022 20:32:34 GMT -6
We are on a long cold spell at shooting. We have been at 16 points for a good while
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Post by Outsider on Jan 1, 2022 20:34:39 GMT -6
FINALLY a shot..., but then they get one right back.
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Post by kjmike1956 on Jan 1, 2022 20:35:50 GMT -6
Three scores in a row. Let's keep it going.
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