Archive for December, 2007
« Previous EntriesThings looking up for Spiders?
Monday, December 31st, 2007After a hard fought victory over VMI on Sunday, Richmond won its second straight and leveled its record at 6-6 in the process. An important game looms against Virginia Tech on January 3rd, where the Spiders hope to show strong once again.
Against VMI, it was a contrast in styles… but the Spiders imposed their will in this one. While promising freshman point guard Kevin Anderson is still adjusting to the speed and pressure of the college game, he did a solid job running the show (12pts., 3 asts., 2 turnovers) considering the frenetic pace at which VMI wants to play.
David Gonzalvez, the well rounded sophomore from Marietta, Georgia, continues to improve his decision-making and shooting. The 6′4″ Guard is now shooting 43% from long range, up an impressive 13% from last year’s 30.4%. Against VMI, he tallied 11 points and was 3-4 from beyond the arc. Important for both Gonzalvez and the Spiders, as those shots will be available in the motion offense throughout the year.
A-10 Saturday Round-Up
Sunday, December 30th, 2007-
Huge win for Dayton tonight, 80-55 over No. 6, Pittsburgh. The Flyers control the glass and Pitt shoots a woeful 29.7% for the game. While Brian Roberts will get much of the ink (and deservedly so), Sophomore Kurt Huelsman continues to do yeomans work. He tallied 12 points and 8 boards in this one and is averaging 8 and 8 over his last three games.
-
No. 25 Rhode Island wins the Islander Invitational in Corpus Christi, TX, defeating a stubborn Georgia Southern team 85-80. The Rams raced out to an early 23 point lead, then became impatient on offense during a 5 minute stretch in the first half which let GSU back into the game. Despite leading by eleven at the break, the Rams couldn’t throw it in the Gulf of Mexico in the second half, allowing the Eagles to make it tight down the stretch. Eventually Will Daniels took charge, scoring 11 of the Rams final 15 points as Rhody earned the ‘W’. GSU drops to 9-3 on the year while URI improves to 13-1.
Ranked Rams Shoot for 2nd Tourney Title in ‘07
Saturday, December 29th, 2007Strangely, this is the second tournament that both the Rams and Eagles have taken part in together. Earlier in the season, they both saw action in the Glenn Wilkes Classic in Daytona Beach, Florida, but never faced each other. Rhode Island went on to win the tournament.
The streaking Rams are looking to keep up their good form and move up the rankings with another tournament title in hand. URI is led by All-Atlantic 10 star, Will Daniels. The senior averages 18.2 points a contest, and pulls down 7.1 boards a game. The Runnin’ Rams are also aided by three point threat, Jimmy Baron (pictured). The sharpshooter averages 15.6 points a game, and has made good on 44 of his 97 three point attempts, good enough for a very solid 45%.
Points in the Paint
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007- In the giving spirit. Happy Holidays to all from the Explorers! LaSalle ranks last in the conference in assist/turnover ratio, gift-wrapping an extra 5.7 more than they create each game.
- Thick as a Brick. Charlotte Sophomore guard, Ian Anderson, was named after the lead singer for Jethro Tull.
- Fire and Ice. There is a 27.6 points per game disparity between the conference team scoring leader, Duquesne, and the least prolific scoring squad, St. Louis.
- Happy New Year… we think? While exams may be behind them soon, Temple rings in the New Year with games @ Florida (12/29) and against Duke (1/9).
- Start up the Bus. The Bonnies remain winless on the road, at (0-6), after losses @ Hampton and Wright State this week.
Resumes, Anyone? (Part Two)
Friday, December 21st, 2007
RPI: 13 AP: 37 Coaches: NR
Typos: 89-77 loss @ IUPUI (although the Jaguars are better than casual fans know)
RPI: 16 AP: 29 Coaches: 37
Typos: 67-56 loss @ George Mason (not a huge blemish, but GMU must get on track after losses to East Carolina and Kent State)
| « Previous Entries |
