Game 11: GMU (7-3) at #4 Duke (8-2) on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:00 PM.

[Aldousflux]

The formal is set for us to win games against the quality A10 teams, get to the line and defend like crazy. We need to play through Haynes and live and die from his wildness. Top 4 is still in play I think.

Top 4 is def still in play, especially with Loyola dealing with injuries.

 

[GMUgemini]

We have it at times but it evaporates against tougher competitors.

This happens to a lot of teams when they play against superior players, especially when you don’t have an elite level point guard, it isn’t just us.

The bright side is this team has a high level defense and that’ll keep us in most games. Turnovers and inconsistent shooting will be the difference between top 4 and another meh season.

 

[psyclone]

Gomason article:

Patriot Defense Holds #5/5 Duke to Season-Low Shooting in Tuesday’s Setback - George Mason University Athletics

The George Mason University men's basketball team showcased its top-50 defense in one of the nation's toughest venues Tuesday night, but the Patriot offense couldn't

gomason.com

"But on the offensive end, GM hit a season-low 29.4 percent of its attempts and went 2-of-17 from 3-point range against the nation's second-ranked defense."

"They did a phenomenal job of just taking us out of our actions," head coach Tony Skinn ('06) said. "I think at one point they were shooting 30 percent from the field. You can't ask for more than that in this atmosphere. We just couldn't make shots, and we have to learn from it."

 

[GSII]

I am surprised Anderson has not been better. I was expecting he and Maddox to be our three point aces…along with Ball.

It's not all on Anderson. Look at how Duke gets shots for their freshmen Shooter Wilkins...., and look how we get shots for our good shooters. We can learn something here by not allowing so much freedom on offense that leads to poor movement and shitty passing. I've never like the total freedom on offense. Duke was in a set 95% of the time in the half court. If anything, they should be playing with total freedom with the level of talent they have, but they dont.

 

[GMU79]

Gomason article:

Patriot Defense Holds #5/5 Duke to Season-Low Shooting in Tuesday’s Setback - George Mason University Athletics

The George Mason University men's basketball team showcased its top-50 defense in one of the nation's toughest venues Tuesday night, but the Patriot offense couldn't

gomason.com

"But on the offensive end, GM hit a season-low 29.4 percent of its attempts and went 2-of-17 from 3-point range against the nation's second-ranked defense."

"They did a phenomenal job of just taking us out of our actions," head coach Tony Skinn ('06) said. "I think at one point they were shooting 30 percent from the field. You can't ask for more than that in this atmosphere. We just couldn't make shots, and we have to learn from it."

We have actions!?

 

[Sport31]

First of all being at Cameron is an experience all by itself. Great atmosphere on a night when most students have left or are leaving (wishing EBA could be half as electric). On to the game, fair amount of Mason fans present, saw the GK guys and there must have been at least 200+ mason fans .The game itself was rough, a lot of contact and most calls went Duke s way --surprise. Defense was high caliber on both sides most of game. Our offense was a no show , Maddox and Haynes showed up at times but rest of team was non existent . Tony needs to find some offense somewhere or we are in trouble against the top A10 teams.

 

[JC_FoodcourtBandit]

I left the game a lot more optimistic than I thought I would feel. Being able to hold a team like Duke under 70 is quite an accomplishment.

Have to think our bigs will play better against the A10. Also would have to believe we get the the FT line more. A team like duke doesn’t foul as much because they are longer and more athletic.

Would like to see an improvement in our guard play and shooting but still optimistic it can turn around. Team is bought in and the defense is there

 

[emjayar08]

2/17 from 3 tells the story on offense...but I'll accept the moral victory of holding them to under 70.

When playing against elite defenses, we need to be ok with shooting 3’s from a foot or two away from the three point line. Better to have an open three than constantly contested ones.

We didn’t do this, and rarely make it a point.

 

[Old Man]

I left the game a lot more optimistic than I thought I would feel. Being able to hold a team like Duke under 70 is quite an accomplishment.

Have to think our bigs will play better against the A10. Also would have to believe we get the the FT line more. A team like duke doesn’t foul as much because they are longer and more athletic.

Would like to see an improvement in our guard play and shooting but still optimistic it can turn around. Team is bought in and the defense is there

Oh, Duke fouled, they most certainly did. It just wasn't called on many, meant occasions. And Flagg walks all the time.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Blue Devils Shut Down George Mason, 68-47 - Duke University

No. 5 Duke prevailed in a matchup between two top-five defenses, as the Blue Devils defeated George Mason, 68-47, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, inside Cameron Indoor ...

goduke.com

The Duke perspective on the game.

 

[Falco]

They run sets. We don't. That simple. That 3 by Wilkins is prime example. There are many more.

This has been my concern with Skinn. I want him to draw up plays and try to get some easy points once in a while. I know players find that kind of offense boring, but you need real plays when you’re playing a superior team.

 

[DRK331]

Highlights from the game

 

[DRK331]

Tony Skinn post game presser

Jon Scheyer post game presser

 

[psyclone]

Jon Scheyer post game presser

All I get is a frowning face for these videos.

All I get is a frowning face for these videos.

ignore previous comment....must have been my phone. Videos are fine on my laptop. Sorry!