Thank God for Tyler Burton, he overcomes Grace’s turnovers and Mooney’s ineptitude to beat a very poor bottom of the barrel A-10 team.
Tyler turns 23 w/Grant attending - aka Loyola Chicago Game Thread
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A struggle to beat a terrible team. We almost gave the game away. Thanks Mooney
No egregiously bad coaching moments, be glad we won.
Tyler woke up this morning and knew he was scoring 23 on his 23rd bday
Too many TOs but clutch foul shooting going 16-19 iced the game. IMO Spiders had to work too hard late to get the W when they appeared in control most the game.
No way. Our team recovered from a brutal 2 OT game on Wednesday. The good guys won today.
Come on guys. The other team is trying to win also
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Was hoping moon would put dji back in at the end for Randolph. He did, and good things happened. Couple games in a row now clutch play by Dji down the stretch.
Now I did see his man back off 5 feet at one time, but like Goose we need to work on that.
Maybe Goos and Dji will both be aggressive in Brooklyn.
Now I did see his man back off 5 feet at one time, but like Goose we need to work on that.
Maybe Goos and Dji will both be aggressive in Brooklyn.
Look at it this way, this win saved us from a 20 loss season. We will finish 13-19
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Dji made two big free throws and a steal down the stretch.
I thought we generally played hard today, tough to overcome two + injuries, especially after a long game a few days ago.
well that's not his name either. It's Neal.
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Thought that was Goose’s best game in a long time. Seemed to be looking to score more, we need more of that.
Praying for prompt recoveries by both Bigs and Neal, but the bench got valuable minutes today and performed well.
Agreed I believe Walz has great potential
Would like to have seen him get more time in second half. I’m guessing his minutes tapered as the game got closer. I think he’s got some good upside.
I had to listen on the espn app when Walz was in the game but the announcer was very impressed with one of his assists. Of Quinn is out for awhile, may as well give Walz some minutes.
My thoughts exactly.
In a home game against the worst team in the league where we shoot 54% and 84% from the line, and win the rebounding battle, it should not come down to the last possession. Grace played well toward the end but was way too careless with the ball earlier in the game.
Good to see Roche and Goose in double figures, stepping up the scoring with Grace struggling and Bigelow out. I also thought Dji played one of his best games as a Spider, very active on D and a little more assertive on O. And a couple real good assists from Walz, loved seeing him get a longer, uninterrupted stretch of playing time.
All in all though good to get a win and see different guys stepping up. Hopefully we get good news on these injuries in the coming days.
Bet still stands.
We've gone from "no more than 8" wins to "no more than 10" to "12 games" to "13-19". You're of course wrong every single time, but I'm fully aware you're just posting this to be snide.
I did not think the refs had a particularly strong game.
Liked the more aggressive Goose. He isn't a great ballhandler against pressure, but I do think he is a good straight-line driver to the rim. I'd like to see him keep doing that--it brings a different dimension.
Liked Roche actually dribbling and cutting himself to open shots. Thought he got back to rushing threes later in the game. I liked the 1st half Roche better. But, will also allow that maybe it's because this was by far his longest stretch of consecutive minutes so he may have fatigued a little.
Liked last 10 minutes of Grace, disliked the first 30. Hit a couple big shots and free throws to help keep us on top down the stretch, and had a big, big offensive rebound follow.
Burton was good--the main recipient of bad reffing as well. But the whining about calls is starting to approach Golden levels. Don't like that part.
I thought Nelson played well enough in the first half to get more minutes in the second half (in place of Randolph for me), but he seems to have switched places with Dji. I think Dji has earned his time, but I would much prefer to see both have the opportunity to play through it.
Quinn was looking strong today--stinks he got hurt.
Liked the more aggressive Goose. He isn't a great ballhandler against pressure, but I do think he is a good straight-line driver to the rim. I'd like to see him keep doing that--it brings a different dimension.
Liked Roche actually dribbling and cutting himself to open shots. Thought he got back to rushing threes later in the game. I liked the 1st half Roche better. But, will also allow that maybe it's because this was by far his longest stretch of consecutive minutes so he may have fatigued a little.
Liked last 10 minutes of Grace, disliked the first 30. Hit a couple big shots and free throws to help keep us on top down the stretch, and had a big, big offensive rebound follow.
Burton was good--the main recipient of bad reffing as well. But the whining about calls is starting to approach Golden levels. Don't like that part.
I thought Nelson played well enough in the first half to get more minutes in the second half (in place of Randolph for me), but he seems to have switched places with Dji. I think Dji has earned his time, but I would much prefer to see both have the opportunity to play through it.
Quinn was looking strong today--stinks he got hurt.
A good win for the Spiders albeit a game that was closer than it should have been. The ability to not get a field goal in almost 7 minutes will do that to a game though. The good news is that the free throw shooting recently has been outstanding (~80% last 3 games) and making a needed difference of course.
Going to go all positive on the highlights:
Quinn dunked the ball with authority on his “bunnies” this game. I missed his injury and hope he can return soon.
Walz got into the game bc of Quinn’s misfortune and did an admirable job especially since he has gotten no time of late.
Bailey continued with strong D and made his 3 point shot (redemption).
Goose was aggressive on offense especially in the first half.
Roche came unglued from the 3 pt line and showed his midrange game.
Burton was Burton and hit his late FTs
Hope the positive pieces can continue and the Spiders can muster up a win versus an improving Lasalle team.
Go Spiders!
Going to go all positive on the highlights:
Quinn dunked the ball with authority on his “bunnies” this game. I missed his injury and hope he can return soon.
Walz got into the game bc of Quinn’s misfortune and did an admirable job especially since he has gotten no time of late.
Bailey continued with strong D and made his 3 point shot (redemption).
Goose was aggressive on offense especially in the first half.
Roche came unglued from the 3 pt line and showed his midrange game.
Burton was Burton and hit his late FTs
Hope the positive pieces can continue and the Spiders can muster up a win versus an improving Lasalle team.
Go Spiders!
Another game in which we gave up a lot more threes than the opponent was averaging (10 of 26, compared with 7 of 21). Just really frustrating and a reason these games are way closer than they should be, or losses.
Walz hitting cutters was the closest thing we’ve seen to our traditional Princeton offense that we’ve seen in awhile. Nice to see he has that passing ability - kid was screening hard too. Great effort coming in to a game he had no idea he was going to have to play in.
I enjoyed being at the game yesterday. Very productive offensive effort especially with 2 of our guys out.
I agree wit EL on us giving up numbers on opposing teams’ 3 pointers beyond those teams’ norms. I’d have to look at season stats, but the eye test of recent games (example - GW and Loy Chi) portend a pattern that isn’t good. I know 2 games don’t make a trend, but I believe there have been more than a few other games that were similar.
We’re winning 100% of the games I see in person this year. Coincidence?
I remember when that was my line. Only home game I have missed is Wichita...
Absolutely…now if we can get Roche & Dji to make that same jump, which I thought Roche looked more aggressive yesterday as well and Dji took a few baby steps forward in that regard too. Was it me or was that most back door cuts we’ve hit in a while or at least this season?
I noticed that on the back door cuts too - a staple of our game. I believe Walz had two really nice passes on 2 of them.
Yeah he did. Once he gets that experience he’s going to be a good one. That young man is strong as an ox too.
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