Post by FLHoya on Aug 8, 2008 22:44:12 GMT -5
A 10 hour Friday at work has turned into a rare early Saturday session at the office for me tomorrow, so unfortunately I can only do the USA Today version of the RECAP tonight. And Proboards doesn't do pie charts, so we're in a heap of trouble here.
Neither of the GU-involved teams were in any trouble tonight however.
MEYERS AND ALTERMAN 86 ELECTRO-LITE 81
Back and forth for most of the game, M&A counterpunched last and a decent scoring run late in the second half provided a comfortable margin down the stretch.
Bye Haters!
Jessie Sapp: 15 pts, 6-9 2pt, 0-3 3pt, 9RB, 4A, 1TO, 1F
An efficient if quiet performance from Sapp, who did a number of the little things exactly right--specifically rebounding and a couple smart backdoor assists with a high degree of difficulty.
M&A should be playing Blaguards tomorrow in the semifinals.
TOMBS v. BEYOND BELIEF
Tombs blew open a nine point halftime lead with a huge scoring run to open the second half--one dominated by the unconscious shooting of Nikita Mescheriakov--and led by almost twenty before coasting to an easy double digit win whose score I forgot to write down.
Chris Wright: 28 points, 5-12 2pt, 5-7 3pt, 3-5 FT, 3RB, 7A, 4TO, 2F
After a cold shooting and turnover plagued first half, Wright was all over the court after the break, sparking fast breaks and barreling to the rim almost every possession. That is, except for a run of 4 straight made field goals, including three from downtown, that helped him on his way to 19 second half points. Decision making on the pass in transition is still a big issue, but Wright will score in buckets every few games and no one will care about a few turnovers.
Jason Clark: 20 points, 10-12 FG, 0-2 3pt, 7RB, 1A, 2TO, 1STL, 1F
Clark's best game of the summer in my view, but it had little to do with his blinding speed or ball handling. Rather, Clark was the recipient of numerous assists and made efficient use of interior scoring opportunities against a small lineup--which also aided his rebounding numbers. He and Wright will work wonders together if they display a similar chemistry during the season.
Henry Sims: 9 points, 4-4 FG, 1-1 FT, 5RB, 2TO, 1BL, 6F
Athleticism, good finishing on contested layups, solid defense--they were all on display as Sims raced to nine points early in the first half. But then foul trouble set in--three fouls kept him on the bench a good chunk of the first half, then his fifth foul with 12:42 to play pretty much did him in. His lack of bulk inside is contributing to lost rebounds (being outjumped and stripped) and fouls.
Nikita Mescheriakov: 17 points, 4-4 2pt, 3-4 3 pt, 1RB, 1A, 2TO, 5F
Out of nowhere, Nikita scored Tombs first 13 points of the second half, including three trifectas that barely even touched the net on the way through. Here was a man playing with confidence--a cool stroke, his head constantly up as he sprinted ahead on breaks and called for the ball repeatedly. Best offensive performance I've seen from Nikita. Ever. Unfortunately his defense isn't yet passable for the Big East.
Tyler Crawford: 13 points, 2-2 FG, 3-3 3pts, 6RB (3off), 1A, 1TO, 1STL
Is there any wonder why Coach Thompson and Hoya fans loved this guy?
Tony Bethel played 6th man for Tombs tonight.
Tombs should be playing Madness All Stars tomorrow if the seedings are correct.
Neither of the GU-involved teams were in any trouble tonight however.
MEYERS AND ALTERMAN 86 ELECTRO-LITE 81
Back and forth for most of the game, M&A counterpunched last and a decent scoring run late in the second half provided a comfortable margin down the stretch.
Bye Haters!
Jessie Sapp: 15 pts, 6-9 2pt, 0-3 3pt, 9RB, 4A, 1TO, 1F
An efficient if quiet performance from Sapp, who did a number of the little things exactly right--specifically rebounding and a couple smart backdoor assists with a high degree of difficulty.
M&A should be playing Blaguards tomorrow in the semifinals.
TOMBS v. BEYOND BELIEF
Tombs blew open a nine point halftime lead with a huge scoring run to open the second half--one dominated by the unconscious shooting of Nikita Mescheriakov--and led by almost twenty before coasting to an easy double digit win whose score I forgot to write down.
Chris Wright: 28 points, 5-12 2pt, 5-7 3pt, 3-5 FT, 3RB, 7A, 4TO, 2F
After a cold shooting and turnover plagued first half, Wright was all over the court after the break, sparking fast breaks and barreling to the rim almost every possession. That is, except for a run of 4 straight made field goals, including three from downtown, that helped him on his way to 19 second half points. Decision making on the pass in transition is still a big issue, but Wright will score in buckets every few games and no one will care about a few turnovers.
Jason Clark: 20 points, 10-12 FG, 0-2 3pt, 7RB, 1A, 2TO, 1STL, 1F
Clark's best game of the summer in my view, but it had little to do with his blinding speed or ball handling. Rather, Clark was the recipient of numerous assists and made efficient use of interior scoring opportunities against a small lineup--which also aided his rebounding numbers. He and Wright will work wonders together if they display a similar chemistry during the season.
Henry Sims: 9 points, 4-4 FG, 1-1 FT, 5RB, 2TO, 1BL, 6F
Athleticism, good finishing on contested layups, solid defense--they were all on display as Sims raced to nine points early in the first half. But then foul trouble set in--three fouls kept him on the bench a good chunk of the first half, then his fifth foul with 12:42 to play pretty much did him in. His lack of bulk inside is contributing to lost rebounds (being outjumped and stripped) and fouls.
Nikita Mescheriakov: 17 points, 4-4 2pt, 3-4 3 pt, 1RB, 1A, 2TO, 5F
Out of nowhere, Nikita scored Tombs first 13 points of the second half, including three trifectas that barely even touched the net on the way through. Here was a man playing with confidence--a cool stroke, his head constantly up as he sprinted ahead on breaks and called for the ball repeatedly. Best offensive performance I've seen from Nikita. Ever. Unfortunately his defense isn't yet passable for the Big East.
Tyler Crawford: 13 points, 2-2 FG, 3-3 3pts, 6RB (3off), 1A, 1TO, 1STL
Is there any wonder why Coach Thompson and Hoya fans loved this guy?
Tony Bethel played 6th man for Tombs tonight.
Tombs should be playing Madness All Stars tomorrow if the seedings are correct.
