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Post by rc on Nov 6, 2023 22:24:16 GMT -6
We needed to line up four in a row and take off hard, two one way and one the other way and the fourth one come forward for a bounce pass. The old Dee Nutt throw in. If time is close and you have no TOs then bounce it off the knee of the opponent, just don't let the rebound hit you.
With a full day tomorrow, I wonder how I can sleep tonight. Heart still pounding. Great job 'Cats, and Tanner's defense and a great team job deserves special accolades. The Cowboys usually are thinking about making the NCAA tournament. We have been there as well and yes, we beat a ranked opponent from another "A" city called Austin.
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Post by rc on Nov 6, 2023 22:44:52 GMT -6
Just saw where Oklahoma State ranked 7th nationally in 2023 recruiting 5 star, 4 star, and 3 star recruits.
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Post by acunative on Nov 7, 2023 7:41:26 GMT -6
Watched it start to finish...overall wonderful win for the Cats! The last 4 minutes were really hard to watch and certainly a lot to clean up/learn from for late game time management and inbounding...but what a great way to start the season.
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Nov 7, 2023 8:26:06 GMT -6
We jumped 86 places to #90 in the Massey ratings this morning.
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Post by EastTexasWildcat on Nov 7, 2023 9:07:59 GMT -6
Great first half. Shaky second half. Very nice way to start the season. Off to Raleigh next.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 7, 2023 9:44:25 GMT -6
Will NC State be a tougher opponent than OSU? They are 1-0 and moved up two spots to #59 on Massey. So, they are still obviously ranked higher than us. Their wins though were: Mt. Olive (89-79) and the Citadel (72-59). Can we keep our momentum rolling?
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Post by bucfan on Nov 7, 2023 11:08:45 GMT -6
Read that this was Oklahoma State's first season opening loss since 1974 and first at home since 1957! Watching the last few minutes about killed me but the rest of the game was amazing to watch.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 7, 2023 12:44:40 GMT -6
Yes, they beat UTA 77-66 in their season opener last year, but then turned around and lost to Southern Illinois 61-60 the very next game, both in Still water.
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Post by dallasalum on Nov 7, 2023 12:50:51 GMT -6
Ranks close to beating UT. I'll call it our second best shocker. A really great win but not even close to beating Texas at the dance.
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Post by rc on Nov 8, 2023 22:08:02 GMT -6
ACU is now ranked 117 on the rpi index!!! And just for fun the odds lines are 13.5 percent we make the NCAA tournament and our seeding is most likely 13. That high Cotten is going to be hard to maintain.
OSU dropped from 48 to 95. N.C. State and Arkansas are ranked higher than us, as is Seattle. Amazing what one win can do.
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Post by lazycatftw on Nov 9, 2023 22:03:39 GMT -6
Dave Campbell's Texas Basketball Review:
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Post by rc on Nov 10, 2023 18:46:09 GMT -6
NC State has a super tough defense. Their big man is unstoppable. Hope for a comeback in second half.
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Post by bogeyman on Nov 11, 2023 8:42:47 GMT -6
Just got to watch the 1st half. We missed so many little shots in the paint because we were sped up by their defense. Was really good to have a game against an opponent like NC State. Will help us down the line. McClain and DeGruy handled the press well and will get better. Our challenge is still knocking down open shots. Allen looked more like himself and Steele looked more comfortable in the paint. Igiehon has to be an inside presence for us on both ends. I think he will get there.
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Post by houstoncat on Nov 11, 2023 13:36:53 GMT -6
I know the score looked rough, but NC State was impressive. Their defense was elite. Good learning game. I think we walk away knowing more about our team, what we need to work on, and what we need to do better.
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Post by bogeyman on Nov 14, 2023 19:14:26 GMT -6
Looks like a pretty nice opening night crowd. Cats playing well.
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