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Post by wgt on Mar 4, 2024 20:58:07 GMT -5
GW started conf play at 3-1 with the 1 loss in 3 OT at Rose Hill (113-119).
After a good start they lost their next 12 games. Hopefully we can extend that to a 13 game loosing stretch on Wed.
In conference play they have averaged 75 ppg to our 74.
Their top 4 scorers average 14 more points a game than our top 4.
Their greatest strength is the play of BISHOP (19.1 ppg) & BUCHANAN (17.8 ppg). Both attack the rim and get to the line a lot drawing fouls.
BISHOP is a very good play maker with 65 assists compared to MIKA's 50. However MIKA takes far better care of the ball as evidenced by his 2.0 A/TO ratio compared to BISHOP's 1.4. Both BISHOP and BUCHANON are loose with the ball and could be vulnerable to our guard pressure.
AKINGBOLA is a shot blocking specialist. Tied #2 Blocks. He is aggressive on D and has fouled out of 5 conference games.
The biggest disparity in the two teams is on defense. They allow 83.3 ppg to our 69.9 ppg.
We are #4 at 38% TREYs to their #10 at 33%. However they make 1 more TREY a game.
I hope to see them 2-7 at home in conf games Wed night.
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Post by bonaballa1 on Mar 5, 2024 2:40:36 GMT -5
This game scares me just like the LaSalle game did. Hopefully the Bonnies learned their lesson and will play better. Senior Night for GW, so you can assume we will get their best punch.
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Post by coach on Mar 5, 2024 2:58:54 GMT -5
Every game should scare you!!!
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Post by marylandbonnie1 on Mar 5, 2024 21:14:12 GMT -5
This game just became even more important with the VCU loss tonight. Double Bye is definitely in play.
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Post by wgt on Mar 5, 2024 21:19:23 GMT -5
Dukes 69 VCU 59 with no SHULGA due to an injured back. Dukes and VCU have INCREDIBLY athletic players!
As their announcer said VCU has a daunting task to beat the Flyers on Senior Day in front of their 14K fans especially if SHULGA can't suit up.
The Bonnies path to the double bye is there.
IF we can win the 2 games we will be favored in and VCU losses to Dayton we both finish 11-7 with us holding the tie breaker.
Now is the time for our Bonnies to bring their best!
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Post by ohs73 on Mar 5, 2024 22:24:57 GMT -5
I would not have given a nickel's chance of a double bye a few weeks back. Now, with VCU laboring w injuries, Our Guys have a shot. Of course, they'd better show up in DC ready for battle. Their record at Foggy Bottom is not so stellar.
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Post by Sipowicz on Mar 6, 2024 7:08:39 GMT -5
BONNIES listed as 7.5 point favorites!
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Post by ceharv on Mar 6, 2024 8:35:50 GMT -5
Ohs73 - absolutely agree. I had written off hope for the double bye as well. I guess we failed to realize just how challenging the A10 has become from top to bottom, plus how thin this year’s VCU team is. The Rams have always seemed to have a bench filled with A10 quality players ready to step in and play well, but not so much this year, particularly at point guard. Falling out of the top four would be an enormous disappointment for them to close out the season, just as it would be an enormous positive for us to get in there, which I would prefer to focus on as we suddenly have the opportunity to make this one of the best finishes to a season we’ve had in years. But I am getting ahead of things at this point.
I am surprised to see us as a 7.5 point road favorite, or for that matter anyone a road favorite by that number in the league this season. Bit I will be thrilled with a W by any number tonight, although my mental wellbeing would be enhanced by something a little less stressful (like the 7+ points down the stretch please).
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Post by ddsmugs on Mar 6, 2024 9:03:21 GMT -5
301...301...301
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Post by Cassian on Mar 6, 2024 9:57:28 GMT -5
Switching from 5 to 4 isn’t that big a deal as we may have to play VCU anyway. But I suppose one less game is sorta helpful - an extra win might help NIT opportunities.
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Post by fjs64 on Mar 6, 2024 10:30:45 GMT -5
Switching from 5 to 4 isn’t that big a deal as we may have to play VCU anyway. But I suppose one less game is sorta helpful - an extra win might help NIT opportunities. In prior years not getting the double bye meant 4 games in 4 days, now with the Friday off day, it is 4 games in 5 days making it a bit easier. The double bye makes the path easier, 3 games in 4 days. |
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Post by kccgold on Mar 6, 2024 10:37:46 GMT -5
I think it is a big deal to get that double bye. Since this team can win or lose to anyone, eliminating automatically that "can lose to anyone" by a game is a big deal
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Post by ctm77 on Mar 6, 2024 11:07:06 GMT -5
I would not have given a nickel's chance of a double bye a few weeks back. Now, with VCU laboring w injuries, Our Guys have a shot. Of course, they'd better show up in DC ready for battle. Their record at Foggy Bottom is not so stellar. Excuses, excuses. We swept VCU and VCU looked listless last night. If we get the double bye we’ve earned it. |
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Post by MM77 on Mar 6, 2024 12:28:55 GMT -5
If the Bonnies play relentless defense from the outset of tonights game like they are capable of playing, they will win. Obviously if they come out like the LaSalle or Canisius, Fordham performances they will struggle and have to play catch up basketball again. I have no doubt the team is prepared tactically, but mentally tough to go after GW is my question. I would feel better playing Dayton or a red hot Duquense because I believe this team plays to the level of the competition.
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Post by jjjacks17 on Mar 6, 2024 15:06:52 GMT -5
Switching from 5 to 4 isn’t that big a deal as we may have to play VCU anyway. But I suppose one less game is sorta helpful - an extra win might help NIT opportunities. If VCU loses to Dayton, UMass beats Fordham and Bonnies win out Bona is the 4, UMass 5, and VCU 6. |
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