Post by beaverstever on Jan 24, 2016 16:02:23 GMT -8
The win over hole is more impressive RPI-wise, but this seemed like a better performance to me overall. Some really nice things:
- 48 points in a half - this didn't look like a team capable of that in recent weeks. Especially with Thompson going 0-fer from behind the arc. Thompson shoots more typically from deep, and the game was over sooner than it was.
- USC's lack of a big rim defender was a big difference compared to recent losses. He could slice through their D at will and score when we needed a bucket badly.
- Big difference in shooting %, both at the FT line and in the field. A case where OSU being able to set up the pace really hurt their rhythm and helped ours. That was their lowest scoring total in a loss for the season.
- Seems to be making a big difference for Tres to start - he's just playing with a lot more confidence and becoming a leader on the floor. Starting to look like he will help fill that vacuum next year without GP II.
- Rebounding was even, but they still had a lot more offensive boards than we did. Better overall effort though.
- Not sure if we should be reading into Gomis and N'daine not getting PT, but Big G getting some minutes. He's the best rebounder of the bunch at this point, so that may be part of it. I suspect the bigger reason though was USC's player matchup. 8 blocks by the team is a surprise though with the lineup we had. Drew took 12 shots, I'm guessing that's a season high - great to see him more aggressive.
- Olaf had 3 rebounds, 2 steals and a block - makes a huge difference when he can contribute at that end.
Overall, a win over a top 25 team (both polls and RPI). Big win in general just to stop the skid, but also to keep alive any Dance hopes.
- 48 points in a half - this didn't look like a team capable of that in recent weeks. Especially with Thompson going 0-fer from behind the arc. Thompson shoots more typically from deep, and the game was over sooner than it was.
- USC's lack of a big rim defender was a big difference compared to recent losses. He could slice through their D at will and score when we needed a bucket badly.
- Big difference in shooting %, both at the FT line and in the field. A case where OSU being able to set up the pace really hurt their rhythm and helped ours. That was their lowest scoring total in a loss for the season.
- Seems to be making a big difference for Tres to start - he's just playing with a lot more confidence and becoming a leader on the floor. Starting to look like he will help fill that vacuum next year without GP II.
- Rebounding was even, but they still had a lot more offensive boards than we did. Better overall effort though.
- Not sure if we should be reading into Gomis and N'daine not getting PT, but Big G getting some minutes. He's the best rebounder of the bunch at this point, so that may be part of it. I suspect the bigger reason though was USC's player matchup. 8 blocks by the team is a surprise though with the lineup we had. Drew took 12 shots, I'm guessing that's a season high - great to see him more aggressive.
- Olaf had 3 rebounds, 2 steals and a block - makes a huge difference when he can contribute at that end.
Overall, a win over a top 25 team (both polls and RPI). Big win in general just to stop the skid, but also to keep alive any Dance hopes.
