Unexpected slow start even though we are on the road, we are down 10-8 with 12 minutes to go. I decide to give the bench an early go.
Tied at 21 with 5 minutes to go as we get our starters back into the game.
We did have a 29-21 lead, but a 8-0 run in the last 2 minutes has us going into halftime tied at 29. I'm disappointed with our offense and defense.
Hannan is the player of the half with 6 points, 2 boards, and 2 assists.
Up 46-39 as we go to our bench with 10 minutes to go.
Not the expected blowout, but we are up 52-46 with 4:28 to go as I get my starters back into the game.
After Hannan misses a shot, they hit a 3 and their home crowd is going crazy. Hannan drives to the hoop and is fouled... he makes both FT's.
Hannan with a defensive stop and then he drills a 3! 57-49 with 2:30 to go.
Our next possession, Simon draws a double team.. kicks it out to Hannan who nails another 3!
We win the game 66-54.
Hannan is the player of the game with 22 points, 4 boards, 3 assists, and 1 block. He shot 8 of 18, 2 of 4, and 4 of 6 from the line.
Waters with 7 points, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Their 6'6 PG really bothered him this game, when I thought he'd be able to dribble circles around him.
Graves with 8 points, 3 assists, 3 boards, and 2 steals. He shot 3 of 12 and 2 of 3 from the line.
Cornette with 4 points and 7 boards.
Simon with 6 points, 12 boards, and 4 blocks as he was spectacular defensively.
Bowers and Collins each had 6 points off the bench.
The loss this week dropped us out of the top 25 in the media poll.
Our next game is against 8-6 Loyola at home.