Richmond 41, Bryant 14
Box Score

Richmond (6-2, 4-0 CAA) sprinted out to a 34-point halftime lead behind four TD passes and a rushing score from quarterback Camden Coleman and defeated Bryant (2-6, 0-4 CAA), 41-14. Coleman finished 15-of-16 passing for 278 yards as the Spiders extended their winning streak to six.

Bryant took a quick 7-0 lead on its opening drive as Marc Taglieri, Jr. caught a 23-yard scoring pass from Brennan Myer. Richmond dominated from there, getting TD runs from Coleman (4 yards) and Zach Palmer-Smith (1 yard) to go up 13-7. Coleman followed with a 60-yard strike to Nick DeGennaro, a 15-yarder to Palmer-Smith and a pair of TD tosses to Jerry Garcia, Jr. (36 and 16 yards) to put the Spiders ahead 41-7 at the half. DeGennaro had seven catches for 162 yards. Making his first career start at quarterback, Myer threw for 121 yards and 2 TD’s.

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Another observation. In 22 minutes, Nescovic only took 5 shots and they were all 3’s. Also only 2 rebounds (both defensive rebounds). Would like to see him have more of a presence in the paint on the offensive and defensive end. Will allow the 3 to open up more.

It will be a challenge.

For me the best thing from that Box is Tanner. we need a wing to emerge and he seems to be doing that! Also, we did this against a regular season rotation for ODU. They basically only played 6 guys aside from a few cameos. We had 5 bench guys who played at least twice as much as their 7th guy!

So, everyone commenting on the good things and there were obviously a number of good things, but let me comment on a few unsettling things from the Box Score.

We dominated the first qtr, but the remaining three quarters were even. ODU shot it horribly in the 1st qtr. but shot it over 50% over the last three quarters. On the heels of 75% last game. I was worried about our defense before and these two scrimmages have me really worried!

They got to the line 25 times to our 11. This is not a recipe for success. It will be very tough in competitive games to get wins with numbers like this. I'd love to see a full box from 1st game to see if that happened there too. I think we probably need to get be better at both sides of the equation. Concede fewer free throws and draw more.

Outside of Glou, we shot the three at about 30%. Even if he shoots a still good 2-5 instead of 5-5, we are at 33%. Given I think we are going to be very three ball dependent, we need to shoot the three better overall. 5-5 in 18 minutes isn't happening very often!

Lots of takeaways - some that stand out to me besides AP's performance:

• Looks like we started the same 5 as last scrimmage. Think we'll see a real split at the 5 between Walz and Beagle. Interesting that Graham got more run than both Roche and GW3.
• Very efficient game - 53.7% FG and 41.7% 3PT. 94 points in just 4 quarters is IMPRESSIVE.
• Dominated turnover battle 14-7, only lost rebounding battle by 3 (32-35). Still let them shoot 48% from the field and from 3, which cleary needs to improve.
• 40 points in the paint to just 16 by ODU - clearly an improvement from the ECU matchup.
• Tanner with 15 points, 2 steals, and 3 offensive rebounds in an efficient shooting performance.
• Beagle with 7 assists in 21 minutes is very impressive (Walz chipped in 4, totalling 11 from the C position).
• The Glou was -8 even with his perfect offensive outing.
• GW3 got up 7 shots in just over 12 minutes of action.
• D-Lo with 6 rebounds - great effort from your PG.
• No PT for Robinson or McGlothin - looks like they'll be the 12th and 13th guys for minutes once B. Artis is back.

My observations seeing the stat sheet:

1. Looks like we are going to shoot the 3 at a high volume this year. If we can shoot it at a 40% rate that would be incredible.

2. Nice to see the rebounding be pretty even this game and that we got 9 offensive rebounds.

3. I like seeing balance scoring with 4 players at 12+ points. Will make it tougher for opponents to scout us.

4. Interesting that Glou led with 22 points, 8-8 FG yet overall, but was the only who was in the negative (-8) net team points when in the game.

5. Tanner has really impressed.

6. Better job defensively compared to last game and held them to 48% total shooting. Definitely want to keep our opponents below 50% FG. Ideally in the low 40%.

spiderstudent17 said:

Will also closely be monitoring Rhode Island’s next 2 games vs. Monmouth and at Delaware. Need them to go 1-1 or hopefully 0-2.

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Agree. Towson is playing well as is Hampton.

Will also closely be monitoring Rhode Island’s next 2 games vs. Monmouth and at Delaware. Need them to go 1-1 or hopefully 0-2.

VT4700 said:

That lineup could work. Gives us more size than my smaller 3 guard lineup. We would have less ball handling and quickness, but if AP shoots like that, we definitely need him out there. Also, don't forget about Roche and Tanner off the bench?

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Yes, definitely them as well! I wouldn’t be surprised to see Robinson and Graham get some minutes too based on reports.

DTSpider said:

FloSports is the worst.

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"Replays" are very spotty, boardering on nonexistent.

Way to early to do this

spiderstudent17 said:

Great to see this kind of offensive production! I wonder if Glou has worked his way into a starting position at the 3 or will come in off the bench as a scoring threat. We may see a starting line-up of Hunt, Tyne, Glou, Nescovic, Walz with GW3, B. Artis, and Beagle off the bench.

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That lineup could work. Gives us more size than my smaller 3 guard lineup. We would have less ball handling and quickness, but if AP shoots like that, we definitely need him out there. Also, don't forget about Roche and Tanner off the bench?

Towson, Hampton and William & Harry are all vying for a playoff spot. They are all on our schedule, as is Campbell, to close out the season. Our road will be difficult, but the mountain can be conquered.

Gallipoli said:

How sweet it is. It's a great day when the Spiders win and Waste Management loses.

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So, the Spiders clogged up the air conditioning? 🤣

DTSpider said:

FloSports is the worst.

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Do you remember that old sitcom and the waitress was always saying “kiss my grits, Flo!” Still holds true today. LOL

Now the Spiders and Rhode Island are in first place, with Villanova in 3rd and Stony Brook in 4th place.

Anachnid said:

Stony Brook is thumping WM.

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How sweet it is. It's a great day when the Spiders win and Waste Management loses.

We’ll see if Bryant has a CAA level communications group if they put out something highlighting their 7-0 performance in the seacond half of the game

Stony Brook is thumping WM.

Not sure what the minimum is for attempts, but Coleman going 15–16 (93.4%) would be a team record for completion percentage in a game, topping Aaron Corp's 31–34 (91.2%) against Towson in 2011. Throw in Snelsire's 4–4 today and the Spiders completed 95% of their passes.

Unsurprisingly, Gilly has signed on with the Cleveland Charge. Regular G-League contract, not a 2-way.

How often are games added after the first games are played by any team?