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Post by beaverology on Dec 30, 2023 15:07:24 GMT -8
7pm Gill Pac12 Network Beavs +8
Here we go again. Beavs face another big challenge tonight against a talented USC team coming off a loss to Oregon. Because of Thursday night's loss, USC will be looking to right the ship or 'get well' against the OSU Beavers tonight. Kinda similar to the UCLA game. It's a role that Oregon State MBB has become familiar with.
PROJECTED STARTERS:
Oregon State
G #0 Jordan Pope (16.6 PPG/2.7 RPG/3.4 APG)
G #4 Dexter Akanno (12.6 PPG/3.1 RPG/1.3 APG)
F #12 Michael Rataj (6.9 PPG/6.4 RPG/1.3 APG)
F #34 Tyler Bilodeau (11.4 PPG/6.1 RPG/1.2 APG)
C #24 KC Ibekwe (6.6 PPG/5.1 RPG/0.3 APG/1.2 BPG)
USC
G #5 Boogie Ellis (18.7 PPG/3.9 RPG/3.1 APG/1.4 SPG)
G #1 Isaiah Collier (15.7 PPG/2.9 RPG/4.2 APG/1.3 SPG)
G #0 Kobe Johnson (11 PPG/5.2 RPG/3.5 APG/2.1 SPG)
F #10 DJ Rodman (6.2 PPG/4.2 RPG/1.2 APG)
C #3 Vincent Iwuchukwu (6.5 PPG/4.6 RPG/0.4 APG)
USC has star power everywhere. Guard Isaiah Collier is a projected lottery pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Boogie Ellis is capable of putting up 25 points on any given night and let's not forget about Bronny James, coming off the bench. The USC front court is loaded as well. Beavs need Chol and KC to show up tonight, protect the rim, and rebound. Also, Tyler, Dexter and Pope have to hit from the outside arc. If the Beavs go cold from 3 point land, it will be a long, quiet night in Gill.
ESPN matchup predictor gives the Beavs about a 20% chance of winning tonight.
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Post by seastape on Dec 30, 2023 15:24:51 GMT -8
Let's GO Beavers!
Clap Clap ClapClapClap!
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Post by beaverinohio on Dec 30, 2023 16:09:48 GMT -8
Trojan’s guard play is what worries me in this game. Only seen a few highlights of this year’s team, but Collier looks like the real deal. Big guard too, which I feel like Beavers have trouble against. Ellis is a scorer who hits on over 40% of his 3s. Feel better about our matchups in the front court even though I think their center had a good game against us last year. But that would have been against a hobbled Andela (not sure he really was that game, but a pretty good bet) and KC. Hopefully with a little more experience, he can stay with him and/or Chol plays well.
We beat them last year, so why not again? Won’t be easy but not out of the question. A win would look nice.
Go Beavs!
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Post by rgeorge on Dec 30, 2023 18:26:17 GMT -8
Trojan’s guard play is what worries me in this game. Only seen a few highlights of this year’s team, but Collier looks like the real deal. Big guard too, which I feel like Beavers have trouble against. Ellis is a scorer who hits on over 40% of his 3s. Feel better about our matchups in the front court even though I think their center had a good game against us last year. But that would have been against a hobbled Andela (not sure he really was that game, but a pretty good bet) and KC. Hopefully with a little more experience, he can stay with him and/or Chol plays well. We beat them last year, so why not again? Won’t be easy but not out of the question. A win would look nice. Go Beavs! The difference might be... this year they add the #3 recruiting class on many sites. Plus a nice addition, "dirty work" guy, transfer from WSU in Rodman. As, I think you stated earlier, this is the worse of the two matchups this weekend. An advantage inside really not, as we don't really score much inside.
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Post by ag87 on Dec 30, 2023 19:21:13 GMT -8
Both teams making shots
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Post by beaverology on Dec 30, 2023 19:27:48 GMT -8
17-17 all with 12min left. Dexter, Tyler and Pope getting it done so far. Beavs 3-6 from 3pt.
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Post by beaver94 on Dec 30, 2023 19:31:48 GMT -8
Nice pass by Akanno, but an even better catch and finish by Biladeau.
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Post by beaver94 on Dec 30, 2023 19:37:01 GMT -8
Way too many turnovers so far. Thankfully USC is turning it over a lot as well.
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Post by ag87 on Dec 30, 2023 19:38:05 GMT -8
Way too many turnovers so far. Thankfully USC is turning it over a lot as well. 7 for southern cal and 10 for us in the first 12 minutes
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Post by beaverology on Dec 30, 2023 19:38:23 GMT -8
Sloppy basketball. Beavs missing too many easy baskets with bad passes.
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Post by beaverbeliever71 on Dec 30, 2023 19:39:12 GMT -8
Turnover fest for both teams right now.
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Post by beaverology on Dec 30, 2023 19:43:20 GMT -8
31-24. Trojans need a TO after back2back 3's by the Beavs
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Post by lebaneaver on Dec 30, 2023 19:49:40 GMT -8
Beavs shooting lights out! Minimize the TOs and this could be a big win.
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Post by rgeorge on Dec 30, 2023 19:52:17 GMT -8
Hopefully this isn't the same script as Thursday. Over 50% of fga are 3's, shooting 67% to only lead by 5.
Don't fall in love with jumpers!
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Post by TheGlove on Dec 30, 2023 19:59:22 GMT -8
Good half. Frenetic and sloppy but good shooting.
39-30
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