Game 5: GMU (4-0) at JMU (3-0) on Friday, November 19, at 7PM.

[GMU79]

We kind of smelled it --- coming off the Maryland win - probably a bit tired and not coming in with the energy as usual. I hope KE rips them all a new one. They need to penetrate teh zone and go to the post. Only go for threes when necessary.

Yes, I think (hope?) CKE can get this fixed for the 2nd half

 

[gmutom]

We’re very fortunate to only be down by five at the half. Launching 20 threes and committing 13 turnovers in 20 minutes is not a recipe for success. Have to get better shots, protect the ball and get Schwartz (zero points) going in the second half.

 

[Enforcer]

As ragged as the first half was, it's still a close game. Let's see how they regroup.

 

[polepino]

Yeah, not what we're used to(turnovers galore) but game is still close after the half. If we can clean up our play, we should pull this out. *fingers crossed*

 

[Quentin Daniels]

We kind of smelled it --- coming off the Maryland win - probably a bit tired and not coming in with the energy as usual. I hope KE rips them all a new one. They need to penetrate teh zone and go to the post. Only go for threes when necessary.

Wait....is this more anal fixation?

 

[MasonSAE4]

Twelfth turnover. WTF!

Going for the home run every time. I know basketball has gone the way of the 3 ball, but there’s something to be said for playing for smart shots with 3’s mixed in. Would be up 5 instead of down 5 if we just pounded inside.

 

[bravesfan]

Schwartz with zero. Mason only shooting 34% from the floor. It's either an ice cold night or they're going to turn it up in the second half.

 

[polepino]

Going for the home run every time. I know basketball has gone the way of the 3 ball, but there’s something to be said for playing for smart shots with 3’s mixed in. Would be up 5 instead of down 5 if we just pounded inside.

I was liking what I was seeing out of Oduro the first few games, I'm assuming the zone is messing with him right now.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Going for the home run every time. I know basketball has gone the way of the 3 ball, but there’s something to be said for playing for smart shots with 3’s mixed in. Would be up 5 instead of down 5 if we just pounded inside.

Oduro has been largely ineffective trying to post. He doesn't look great passing out of the double team.

 

[MasonSAE4]

I was liking what I was seeing out of Oduro the first few games, I'm assuming the zone is messing with him right now.

He’s missed a couple bunnies but those will fall in a higher percentage than 3’s. Plus gotta get them in some foul trouble to shorten their rotation and even it out.

 

[GMUgemini]

Oduro has been largely ineffective trying to post. He doesn't look great passing out of the double team.

He’s never looked great passing out of a double team.

 

[polepino]

.. damn.. gotta watch these passes around the perimeter. JMU is cheating a bit and our guys aren't coming to the ball.

 

[GSII]

Maryland in a dog fight vs Hofstra.

 

[MasonSAE4]

He’s missed a couple bunnies but those will fall in a higher percentage than 3’s. Plus gotta get them in some foul trouble to shorten their rotation and even it out.

Lol nvm

 

[polepino]

c'mon Josh

 

[GMUgemini]

It’s been like 5 minutes since anyone has scored bridging both halves.

 

[Bricker]

Gross

 

[polepino]

Inbound turnover... really bad... so lucky JMU isn't shooting that well either.

 

[gmutom]

They are killing us on the boards, which I never would have have anticipated. We need to match their intensity.

 

[polepino]

LETSGO!!! nice series of plays there