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Post by Gnocchi on Feb 18, 2014 17:58:54 GMT -5
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Post by theneumann64 on Feb 18, 2014 19:23:31 GMT -5
Hard to argue with it the way we're playing right now.
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Post by stlexplorer on Feb 19, 2014 9:42:19 GMT -5
Yea hard to be optimistic about this one
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Post by victoriouslasalle on Feb 19, 2014 10:37:43 GMT -5
If the team cannot get up for and play a more competitive game against St. Joe's at home hard to expect the trip to Dayton will bring a more inspired effort. I'm expecting something like what we saw against the Bonnie's. The team has been playing like it might be time for the last rites. Hope i am wrong!
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Post by Gnocchi on Feb 19, 2014 12:45:10 GMT -5
Preview and prediction: Steve Zack (9.5 ppg, 9.7 rpg), who paces the conference in rebounding, is trying to become the first La Salle player to lead the A-10 in any category since Steven Smith averaged 20.3 ppg in 2004-05. Duren (14.5 ppg), Garland (13.6 ppg) and Wright (12.8 ppg) lead the way offensively for a team that nets just 69.1 ppg, which is next-to-last in the conference. The defense has stepped up big for the Flyers of late. They haven't let a team score 70 points over the last five games and are forcing an average of 14 turnovers in that span. Dayton had won four straight meetings until La Salle broke the spell with a 72-70 victory at home on Jan. 16, 2013. La Salle's last victory over the Flyers in Dayton came Feb. 27, 1999. Since then the Flyers have won nine in a row on their home court against the Explorers. Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Dayton 76, La Salle 66 www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cbask/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=70308 |
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Post by 23won on Feb 19, 2014 13:10:43 GMT -5
On paper it doesn't look good. UD has
tall guards (matchup problem)
good 3 ball #s
loud crowd
good success at home (we haven't won there in 15 years)
a 4 game winning streak
a deep bench and players stay fresh
The biggest glimmer of home is that their frontcourt is something we could have an advantage with as long as our bigs stay out of foul trouble.
If I were coaching, I'd only give a 3 ball green light to TD and Taylor (both TDs ;-) ) and force our perimeter guys to weave then pick and emphasize mid range jumpers or down low mismatches. We have to shoot high percentage shots or they will bury us given their 3 ball accuracy and our failure to defend the perimeter all year.
Will tune in and hope for the best
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Post by coachd on Feb 19, 2014 13:21:55 GMT -5
I wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor Dunn starting instead of Mills. If Mills continue to play without much passion then G has to let him sit and play Dunn who gives all-out effort and provides energy when on the court.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2014 13:41:06 GMT -5
Hate to point this out, but La Salle has not covered the spread even once this year as an away dog.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 19, 2014 14:00:05 GMT -5
Vegas has us at 500-1 to win the NCAA tournament. Same as joey's. Temple even after big win over SMU are 750-1. Nova is 20-1.
Just for amusement purposes only....that means my post.
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Post by sweat83 on Feb 19, 2014 15:22:02 GMT -5
I'll be there to pay my respects.
Haven't been to a 'explorers game since the Steve Smith/Darnell Harris days. I hope the team shows up for this game.
I'll say this...Dayton is a nice venue. Good fan base, good family oriented crowd and a competitive team every year. Actually looking forward to the game.
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Post by bredsdaman on Feb 19, 2014 18:11:46 GMT -5
Hate to point this out, but La Salle has not covered the spread even once this year as an away dog. Exactly why I am taking them getting 8. We will see but I think that trend has to end at some point. I think we can win this outright |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2014 18:41:32 GMT -5
Hate to point this out, but La Salle has not covered the spread even once this year as an away dog. Exactly why I am taking them getting 8. We will see but I think that trend has to end at some point. I think we can win this outright I hope you're right. |
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Post by blueandgold on Feb 19, 2014 19:47:50 GMT -5
On paper it doesn't look good. UD has tall guards (matchup problem) good 3 ball #s loud crowd good success at home (we haven't won there in 15 years) a 4 game winning streak a deep bench and players stay fresh The biggest glimmer of home is that their frontcourt is something we could have an advantage with as long as our bigs stay out of foul trouble. If I were coaching, I'd only give a 3 ball green light to TD and Taylor (both TDs ;-) ) and force our perimeter guys to weave then pick and emphasize mid range jumpers or down low mismatches. We have to shoot high percentage shots or they will bury us given their 3 ball accuracy and our failure to defend the perimeter all year. Will tune in and hope for the best For what it's worth - we did win at UD Arena in March 2013 - albeit against Boise State and not the home team. |
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Post by Gnocchi on Feb 19, 2014 23:02:29 GMT -5
Hate to point this out, but La Salle has not covered the spread even once this year as an away dog. NPOA |
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