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MoonlightGraham · 05-05-2023, 01:32 PM

November 18, 2018
Lafayette 82, @Coppin State 78
Graham Sims warmly greets Bucknell alumnus Moses Washington, who is in his first season on Coppin State's coaching staff, and then coaches his team to an exciting victory in their season opener.

The Leopards have to come back from a 33-30 halftime deficit, getting the better of their hosts in a wide-open second half.

Todd DeHaven and Samuel Davis control the paint at both ends of the court. DeHaven scores 18 points and grabs 13 rebounds, while Davis rejects 6 shots to go along with his 8 points and 10 boards. Tim Hutchinson adds 17 points, Otis Hall gets 13 off the bench, and Daniel Warnock finishes with 10.

Richard Leak endures a shaky opening game, committing 5 turnovers against 6 assists.
Record: 1-0.

November 23, 2018
Island Invitational, First Round
(2) Lafayette 46, (7) East Carolina 45
Coach Sims and the Leopards pack their sunscreen and board shorts and travel out to Hawai'i for the Island Classic. We barely escape the first round, when a foul line jumper by Hugh Reese bounces safely off the rim.

It's an ugly, gnarly game in which neither team can penetrate their opponents' defense. Tim Hutchinson scores 16 for us, and Todd DeHaven has his second double-double in two games, turning over a pair of 11s.
Record: 2-0.

November 25, 2018
Island Invitational Semi-Final
(2) Lafayette 67, (6) Florida Atlantic 53
Florida Atlantic upset Seton Hall to reach the semi-final, where we take care of them in classic Lafayette style.

We hold the Owls to a 19-52 performance from the floor, and they miss all seven threes they attempt. We're still not sharp offensively either, as we make only 42.1% of our shots and go a reckless 11-for-27 from behind the arc.

Daniel Warnock is the only Leopard in double figures, with 18. Samuel Davis scores 7, with 10 rebounds and 4 blocks.

We end the day at #5 in the Mid Major rankings.
Record: 3-0.

November 27, 2018
Island Classic Championship Game
(2) Lafayette 87, (1) #23 Oregon 57
Wow. We come at our ranked opponent from the tip-off and don't let up for 40 minutes. Considering the quality of the opponent, it's perhaps the best performance a Graham Sims team has ever delivered.

Sixth man Jack Senn fires 10 threes and hits 5 of them, en route to 17 points. Tim Hutchinson (4-8 from three, 18 points total) and Daniel Warnock (4-6 from three, 16 points total) are almost as effective as snipers, and Todd DeHaven adds 15 points from close range.

Samuel Davis enjoys another signature game: 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks. He grins broadly as he lifts the tournament trophy above his head, a photo that will grace the banner of the Lafayette men's basketball webpage.

I hope some of those recruits are watching...
Record: 4-0.

November 28, 2018
@#8 Villanova 67, Lafayette 57
Only in FBCB can you schedule a game in eastern Pennsylvania a day after playing in Hawai'i. To be fair, I didn't know about the Island Invitational bid before I booked a game against Coach Sims's alma mater.

We actually play quite well against the Wildcats, whom we limit to 39.4% shooting and 4-19 from three-point territory. Daniel Warnock plays like a POY, going off for 26 points. Our bigs, Samuel Davis and Otis Hall, drive Gerald Eubanks crazy. Each of them block 5 shots, rejecting Eubanks several times and forcing him into a 3-for-11 nightmare. Todd DeHaven, a Philadelphia lad, gets 11 rebounds.

Villanova's superior depth makes the difference. Four Wildcats score in double figures, and Tim Hutchinson's 12 points are our next high.

It's our first loss of the season, but it's not a bad one.
Record: 4-1.

05-05-2023, 01:32 PM	#194
MoonlightGraham College Prospect Join Date: Sep 2022	November 18, 2018 Lafayette 82, @Coppin State 78 Graham Sims warmly greets Bucknell alumnus Moses Washington, who is in his first season on Coppin State's coaching staff, and then coaches his team to an exciting victory in their season opener. The Leopards have to come back from a 33-30 halftime deficit, getting the better of their hosts in a wide-open second half. Todd DeHaven and Samuel Davis control the paint at both ends of the court. DeHaven scores 18 points and grabs 13 rebounds, while Davis rejects 6 shots to go along with his 8 points and 10 boards. Tim Hutchinson adds 17 points, Otis Hall gets 13 off the bench, and Daniel Warnock finishes with 10. Richard Leak endures a shaky opening game, committing 5 turnovers against 6 assists. Record: 1-0. November 23, 2018 Island Invitational, First Round (2) Lafayette 46, (7) East Carolina 45 Coach Sims and the Leopards pack their sunscreen and board shorts and travel out to Hawai'i for the Island Classic. We barely escape the first round, when a foul line jumper by Hugh Reese bounces safely off the rim. It's an ugly, gnarly game in which neither team can penetrate their opponents' defense. Tim Hutchinson scores 16 for us, and Todd DeHaven has his second double-double in two games, turning over a pair of 11s. Record: 2-0. November 25, 2018 Island Invitational Semi-Final (2) Lafayette 67, (6) Florida Atlantic 53 Florida Atlantic upset Seton Hall to reach the semi-final, where we take care of them in classic Lafayette style. We hold the Owls to a 19-52 performance from the floor, and they miss all seven threes they attempt. We're still not sharp offensively either, as we make only 42.1% of our shots and go a reckless 11-for-27 from behind the arc. Daniel Warnock is the only Leopard in double figures, with 18. Samuel Davis scores 7, with 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. We end the day at #5 in the Mid Major rankings. Record: 3-0. November 27, 2018 Island Classic Championship Game (2) Lafayette 87, (1) #23 Oregon 57 Wow. We come at our ranked opponent from the tip-off and don't let up for 40 minutes. Considering the quality of the opponent, it's perhaps the best performance a Graham Sims team has ever delivered. Sixth man Jack Senn fires 10 threes and hits 5 of them, en route to 17 points. Tim Hutchinson (4-8 from three, 18 points total) and Daniel Warnock (4-6 from three, 16 points total) are almost as effective as snipers, and Todd DeHaven adds 15 points from close range. Samuel Davis enjoys another signature game: 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks. He grins broadly as he lifts the tournament trophy above his head, a photo that will grace the banner of the Lafayette men's basketball webpage. I hope some of those recruits are watching... Record: 4-0. November 28, 2018 @#8 Villanova 67, Lafayette 57 Only in FBCB can you schedule a game in eastern Pennsylvania a day after playing in Hawai'i. To be fair, I didn't know about the Island Invitational bid before I booked a game against Coach Sims's alma mater. We actually play quite well against the Wildcats, whom we limit to 39.4% shooting and 4-19 from three-point territory. Daniel Warnock plays like a POY, going off for 26 points. Our bigs, Samuel Davis and Otis Hall, drive Gerald Eubanks crazy. Each of them block 5 shots, rejecting Eubanks several times and forcing him into a 3-for-11 nightmare. Todd DeHaven, a Philadelphia lad, gets 11 rebounds. Villanova's superior depth makes the difference. Four Wildcats score in double figures, and Tim Hutchinson's 12 points are our next high. It's our first loss of the season, but it's not a bad one. Record: 4-1. Last edited by MoonlightGraham : 05-06-2023 at 11:26 AM.