Next Up - GMU (2-4) vs Davidson (3-3) Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6PM.
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Spot on. That was one thing Kier did last year to help against zones. Hopefully, Oduro will keep it going.
Pablo
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https://gomason.com/news/2020/1/23/...-davidson-saturday-on-cbs-sports-network.aspx:
"• Forward AJ Wilson is third in the nation in blocks/game (3.4). He is fourth on Mason's all-time blocks list (137) and his 65 blocks in 2019-20 are second-most in single-season school history. He needs just 13 more blocks to overtake George Evans (1998-99) for the top spot.
• Wilson leads Mason with 15.0 points/game in road games this season He also averages 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in games away from EagleBank Arena.
• The Patriots rank third in the A-10 in league games with 8.3 steals per contest. In addition, after being out-rebounded in the first three A-10 games (-13.6 average margin), the Patriots have held the rebounding edge in each of the past three (+6.7 average margin).
• Greene leads the A-10 in scoring in league play (20.0 ppg). He is shooting 41 percent (16-39) from 3-point range in six A-10 games and averaging a team-high 3.3 assists/contest (10th in A-10). In league games, he is third in the conference in steals/game (2.5).
• Patriot opponents shot just 62.1 percent from the free throw line in non-conference play. In A-10 games, Patriot foes are at 76.5 percent from the charity stripe."
"HISTORY vs. DAVIDSON
Saturday's matchup marks the eighth all-time meeting between Mason and Davidson. The Wildcats hold a 5-2 advantage in the series. The teams have split the past four matchups. Mason has not played at Davidson since the 2016-17 season, when the Green & Gold captured a 76-69 win. The Patriots are 1-2 inside Belk Arena. The Wildcats have won the past two meetings (both in Fairfax), including a tight 61-56 contest last season. Justin Kier led Mason with 26 points and 12 rebounds in that game, while Javon Greene added seven points and eight rebounds.
A LOOK AT THE WILDCATS (9-9, 3-3 A-10; NET No. 99, KenPom No. 93)
Davidson was picked to finish second in the 2019-20 A-10 preseason poll and received eight first place votes. The Wildcats put together a 6-6 non-conference slate, then dropped three of their first four A-10 contests. Davidson has won two straight, with triumphs at Fordham (74-62) and at home vs. Saint Louis (71-59). The Wildcats are 51st nationally in offensive efficiency (1.084 points/possession) and get 38 percent of their scoring from 3-point baskets (34th nationally). Preseason All-A-10 First Teamer Kellan Grady leads the Wildcats with 15.7 points per game, while fellow first teamer Jon Axel Gudmundsson tallies 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. In addition, Carter Collins (11.8 ppg) and Luka Brajkovic (10.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg) average double figures for the Wildcats."
"• Forward AJ Wilson is third in the nation in blocks/game (3.4). He is fourth on Mason's all-time blocks list (137) and his 65 blocks in 2019-20 are second-most in single-season school history. He needs just 13 more blocks to overtake George Evans (1998-99) for the top spot.
• Wilson leads Mason with 15.0 points/game in road games this season He also averages 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in games away from EagleBank Arena.
• The Patriots rank third in the A-10 in league games with 8.3 steals per contest. In addition, after being out-rebounded in the first three A-10 games (-13.6 average margin), the Patriots have held the rebounding edge in each of the past three (+6.7 average margin).
• Greene leads the A-10 in scoring in league play (20.0 ppg). He is shooting 41 percent (16-39) from 3-point range in six A-10 games and averaging a team-high 3.3 assists/contest (10th in A-10). In league games, he is third in the conference in steals/game (2.5).
• Patriot opponents shot just 62.1 percent from the free throw line in non-conference play. In A-10 games, Patriot foes are at 76.5 percent from the charity stripe."
"HISTORY vs. DAVIDSON
Saturday's matchup marks the eighth all-time meeting between Mason and Davidson. The Wildcats hold a 5-2 advantage in the series. The teams have split the past four matchups. Mason has not played at Davidson since the 2016-17 season, when the Green & Gold captured a 76-69 win. The Patriots are 1-2 inside Belk Arena. The Wildcats have won the past two meetings (both in Fairfax), including a tight 61-56 contest last season. Justin Kier led Mason with 26 points and 12 rebounds in that game, while Javon Greene added seven points and eight rebounds.
A LOOK AT THE WILDCATS (9-9, 3-3 A-10; NET No. 99, KenPom No. 93)
Davidson was picked to finish second in the 2019-20 A-10 preseason poll and received eight first place votes. The Wildcats put together a 6-6 non-conference slate, then dropped three of their first four A-10 contests. Davidson has won two straight, with triumphs at Fordham (74-62) and at home vs. Saint Louis (71-59). The Wildcats are 51st nationally in offensive efficiency (1.084 points/possession) and get 38 percent of their scoring from 3-point baskets (34th nationally). Preseason All-A-10 First Teamer Kellan Grady leads the Wildcats with 15.7 points per game, while fellow first teamer Jon Axel Gudmundsson tallies 13.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. In addition, Carter Collins (11.8 ppg) and Luka Brajkovic (10.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg) average double figures for the Wildcats."
Pablo
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https://davidsoncats.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27080&start=15:
Re: Up next: George Mason
Post by rbarney » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:36 pm
They do call our frontcourt soft. However, they should consider what we did to French and the fact that we out-rebounded the Billikens.
Re: Up next: George Mason
Post by rbarney » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:36 pm
They do call our frontcourt soft. However, they should consider what we did to French and the fact that we out-rebounded the Billikens.
they also qualm at the fact that people said they should play zone to win.. Have they seen us try and break a zone?!?! Was more an observation on how we can't break a decent zone and less about them not being good. lol
Warning: I am feeling very happy today as I have a temporary reprieve for the weekend from the proposal hell I have been in since Thanksgiving, so I may be feeling unusually optimistic. That being said...
Regardless of our history with Davidson, what Kenpom says, and our struggles in conference so far, I think we win this one and things start to look up for us in conference for the following reasons:
We pulled together at the end of the UMass game.
I think we are over the Kier injury depression.
Greene has become "the Man".
Odurro is showing some signs good signs.
I have always loved Jordan Miller's game.
AJ has been playing pretty damn well so far this season.
And to top it off, I just found out we have a 7 foot tall guy on our roster. I firmly believe he must be our secret weapon and is going to be brought out at strategic points to give us a little boost.
I am sure there are other positives I am forgetting, as well.
Mason by 1 in a nail biter where we come back from 5 down late to take the win.
Regardless of our history with Davidson, what Kenpom says, and our struggles in conference so far, I think we win this one and things start to look up for us in conference for the following reasons:
We pulled together at the end of the UMass game.
I think we are over the Kier injury depression.
Greene has become "the Man".
Odurro is showing some signs good signs.
I have always loved Jordan Miller's game.
AJ has been playing pretty damn well so far this season.
And to top it off, I just found out we have a 7 foot tall guy on our roster. I firmly believe he must be our secret weapon and is going to be brought out at strategic points to give us a little boost.
I am sure there are other positives I am forgetting, as well.
Mason by 1 in a nail biter where we come back from 5 down late to take the win.
By George.
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Giant Killer crew will be on the road for the Davidson game. Make sure to follow GMUGiantKiller on all social media to follow along. We usually check out campus, try different food, take photos/video at the game and drop content. If you’ve been to Davidson and have any suggestions, let us know
Us - 70
Them - 69
OT
Them - 69
OT
Pablo
Hall of Famer
Excellent choice if you can get seated. I believe that the Davidson fans go to the Brickhouse Tavern after the games.
Pablo
Hall of Famer
https://davidsonwildcats.com/news/2...y-momentum-into-saturday-tilt-with-mason.aspx:
"SERIES NOTES
Series Record: Davidson leads, 5-2
Streak: Won 2
Last Meeting: 1/9/19; W 61-56 (EagleBank Arena)
Last Davidson Win: 1/9/19; W 61-56 (EagleBank Arena)
Last George Mason Win: 2/8/17; L 76-69 (Belk Arena)
First Meeting: 1/24/15; W, 80-73 ot (EagleBank Arena)
Davidson Record at Home: 2-1
Davidson Record on Road: 3-1
Davidson Record at Neutral Site: 0-0
Bob McKillop's Record: 5-2
WILDCAT SCRATCHES
• Davidson enters 9-9 overall and 3-3 in Atlantic 10 play following a 71-59 win over Saint Louis Wednesday.
• The Wildcats have won 30 of their last 34 at Belk.
• Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who recently became just the fourth player in school history with 500 career assists, hit the 1,500-point milestone in Davidson's victory over the Billikens.
• In addition, the Davidson point guard is just seven rebounds shy of 700 for his standout career.
• He is the only player in school history with 1,000 career points, 500 rebounds and 400 assists.
• Gudmundsson, the 2019 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, is averaging 19.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals over the last five games.
• The 'Cats are 62-34 in A-10 regular season contests, including 14-4 last year, and 71-39 including A-10 tournament play.
• As a team, Davidson ranks 12th nationally in free-throw percentage at 77.5 percent.
• Kellan Grady continues to lead Davidson in scoring at 15.7 points per outing.
• Gudmundsson (13.3), Carter Collins (11.8) and Luka Brajkovic (10.1) are also averaging double figures for the 'Cats."
"SERIES NOTES
Series Record: Davidson leads, 5-2
Streak: Won 2
Last Meeting: 1/9/19; W 61-56 (EagleBank Arena)
Last Davidson Win: 1/9/19; W 61-56 (EagleBank Arena)
Last George Mason Win: 2/8/17; L 76-69 (Belk Arena)
First Meeting: 1/24/15; W, 80-73 ot (EagleBank Arena)
Davidson Record at Home: 2-1
Davidson Record on Road: 3-1
Davidson Record at Neutral Site: 0-0
Bob McKillop's Record: 5-2
WILDCAT SCRATCHES
• Davidson enters 9-9 overall and 3-3 in Atlantic 10 play following a 71-59 win over Saint Louis Wednesday.
• The Wildcats have won 30 of their last 34 at Belk.
• Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who recently became just the fourth player in school history with 500 career assists, hit the 1,500-point milestone in Davidson's victory over the Billikens.
• In addition, the Davidson point guard is just seven rebounds shy of 700 for his standout career.
• He is the only player in school history with 1,000 career points, 500 rebounds and 400 assists.
• Gudmundsson, the 2019 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, is averaging 19.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals over the last five games.
• The 'Cats are 62-34 in A-10 regular season contests, including 14-4 last year, and 71-39 including A-10 tournament play.
• As a team, Davidson ranks 12th nationally in free-throw percentage at 77.5 percent.
• Kellan Grady continues to lead Davidson in scoring at 15.7 points per outing.
• Gudmundsson (13.3), Carter Collins (11.8) and Luka Brajkovic (10.1) are also averaging double figures for the 'Cats."
I am so ready to not have live TV anymore (right now I'm using YouTube for live TV for $50-a-month's-worth of programming I don't watch). I understand the value of getting games on "real" TV but, selfishly, I wholeheartedly agree that I wish all of our games were on ESPN+
FreeGunston12
All-American
Offense looks anemic again. What else is new?
Having Mar in the game just ruins all spacing and ball movement.
Having Mar in the game just ruins all spacing and ball movement.
I have so many screen shots of the anti AJ guys. Crazy how many said he sucked last three years
FreeGunston12
All-American
I mean he has improved. I don't remember people saying that he sucked, just mostly that he needed to play with a little more calmness. It was infuriating to watch him, with his potential, miss out on so many rebounds because he was going for blocks.
Difference this year, he's actually getting the blocks.
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Difference this year is he isn’t Getting 6 mins per game. Come on man. He is literally saving paulsens job for a year. We would be sooooooo bad with not AJ
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