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Post by osubeaver2018 on Dec 2, 2020 12:56:26 GMT -8
Beavs opened at -1.0, has since moved to -1.5.
WSU in their first two games: W Vs. Texas Southern 56-52 W Vs. Eastern Washington 71-68
I don't know much about this WSU team, especially with the loss of Elleby from last year's team. They still have Isaac Bonton on the team who's averaged 19.5 PPG in the first two games, albeit on just 24.4% from the field (7 PPG from the line on 82.4% FT shooting). He also had 7 TOs in their first game and has 4.5 TO/g.
WSU is likely a 10th-12th place team in the league this year but I will still feel pretty good about this year's team if they come out and take care of business handily tonight. Go Beavs!
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Post by TheGlove on Dec 2, 2020 14:48:52 GMT -8
Bonton v. ET
Who ya got?
I think this is the big matchup, but the game will be won/lost on the boards and turnovers. Our new guys will get tested...I think they'll pass with flying colors.
75-60 Beavs.
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Post by beaverinohio on Dec 2, 2020 15:44:59 GMT -8
Bonton killed the Beavs last year. Pollard and Ellenby are gone from last year’s team. Looks like they might be deeper than last year. Have 3 freshmen and one JC transfer who at least in the first 2 games have been seeing some minutes. At least on paper they don’t look like a very good shooting team. Also noticed the Texas Southern had 11 steals against them. I think Beavs move to 3-0.
Unfortunately, I probably won’t be able to watch much of the game as my Illini are playing Baylor at the same time on ESPN — #5 vs #2 matchup.
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Post by beaverstever on Dec 2, 2020 18:00:45 GMT -8
Klay Thompson will not be in the stands tonight - no inspired ball from the Coogs leads to a 76-64 OSU victory. Alatishe leads 4 OSU players in double figures with 19.
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Post by alwaysorange on Dec 2, 2020 18:15:02 GMT -8
Beavs win. Go 1-0. Covid cancels rest of league, Beavs pac12 champs.
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Post by treasurevalleybeav on Dec 2, 2020 19:36:09 GMT -8
Some early thoughts while down 20-16 w about 8 minutes left 1st half:
-A lot of depth and athleticism is more obvious w our pressure D and ability to crash the offensive glass
-Ethan is still not a PG
-ZR still adds basically nothing to the equation. (Failed to box out and allowed a bucket and foul off of a put back)
-3 point shooting will be there this year but we’re streaky
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Post by treasurevalleybeav on Dec 2, 2020 19:49:44 GMT -8
Tied w 2 minutes left in half. Teams combined to miss 13 straight shots lol. Zach showing good hustle and helping end our drought from 3. Silva has shown some nice passes
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Post by osuft3 on Dec 2, 2020 19:51:55 GMT -8
Sloppy and out of control. Hit some shots, and they can take this one.
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Post by alwaysorange on Dec 2, 2020 19:52:50 GMT -8
Well that was uninspiring. But we are ahead.
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Post by 76spirit on Dec 2, 2020 19:53:17 GMT -8
UGLY .
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Post by Judge Smails on Dec 2, 2020 19:53:54 GMT -8
Sloppy and out of control. Hit some shots, and they can take this one. Shooting 37%, 25% from 3 and still leading. Got to start shooting better in the 2nd half.
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Post by nabeav on Dec 2, 2020 19:58:12 GMT -8
The Zach Reichle hate is insane. Drew two charges, hit a 3 to get us back level late, diving to save a ball.
Whole team looks bad tonight, and yet we are winning a conference game. Been a while since you could say that.
Do like the improved defensive intensity. Need to figure out some sort of a flow on offense. Would help to have a real PG. Free Gianni!!!
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Post by beaverbeliever on Dec 2, 2020 19:58:40 GMT -8
As bad as we shot the ball, we definitely worked hard at both ends and finally took the lead when a couple of shots fell. Definitely a winnable game that would be nice to get!
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Post by alwaysorange on Dec 2, 2020 19:58:48 GMT -8
Well another team from Eugene loaded with 4 and 5 stars lost to an unranked team.
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Post by Judge Smails on Dec 2, 2020 19:59:50 GMT -8
The Zach Reichle hate is insane. Drew two charges, hit a 3 to get us back level late, diving to save a ball. Whole team looks bad tonight, and yet we are winning a conference game. Been a while since you could say that. Do like the improved defensive intensity. Need to figure out some sort of a flow on offense. Would help to have a real PG. Free Gianni!!! Hunt played but did not look 100%. He will get more minutes when his ankle heals. Plus, his only shot looked awful. Looked like my wife shooting a 3
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