Game 14 - Boston U.

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Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by Lehigh65 » Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:09 pm

Game Notes

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How KenPom Sees It

LU (16-8 / 9-4) Ranked 155th
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BU (11-15 / 4-9) Ranked 238th
LU wins by 1 (78-77)

Elsewhere around the PL on Saturday
Bucknell by 2 @ HC
Army by 1 @ Navy
CU by 1 @ AU
LOM by 5 over LC


Commentary

OK, we’re going for a 2nd place finish in the regular season. Right? For those who think otherwise, let me remind you of what it would take, over the final 5, to claim the top spot. It’s actually pretty simple. We must win three more games than does Bucknell. We win-out (go 5 and 0), Bucky can win no more than 2 of their final 5. We win four of five, Bucky can win no more than one of their final five. In short, it ain’t gonna happen. If it does, we make PL history.

Here’s a look at the final 5 Games:

LU Bucky

@ BU @ HC
AWP @ CU
HC LC
@ AU @ Navy
@ LOM AWP

Instead, our chances of finishing 3rd or 4th are far greater with both CU and AU closing ranks on us. Wednesday night’s wins by Colgate (over HC) put them in easy reach (one game back) with five to go. Thankfully, LOM surprised AU and the Eagles slipped two games back of us. Were CU to catch us at the completion of play, they claim the higher seed based on our “head-to-head” record. I guess it’s time we cheer for Bucky when they take-on the Raiders come February 19. As for AU, it’s more far-fetched and unlikely they’ll catch us. Stay tuned.


“Live by the 3 / Die by the 3”

We’ve heard it often. Well it’s not entirely true. Take for instance our L’s this year (2 to Bucky and 2 to LC) and compare our combined 4 game performance numbers in those games to our all-game numbers.


3 pt. FG %
4 Games vs. CU and BUCKY = 42.4%
Season-long numbers = 43.9%


When we can shoot the “3” as well as we can, I have no problem with the team taking chances from outside the arc as opposed to going inside where our season long 2pt. FG% number sits at a less than spectacular 52.2%. No, it’s not the “3” that has let us down when playing CU and BU, it simply our “D.” Here’s a look at our little “d” in terms of ppg allowed.

4 Games vs. CU and BUCKY = 86.75 ppg
Season-long = 77.3 ppg (PL) and 79.8ppg (all games)


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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by Lehigh65 » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:26 pm

EARLIER TODAY............

HC 72
BUCKY 71

enough said
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by RichH » Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:51 pm

Great to hear. :D
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by jimk72 » Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:38 pm

Who doesn't believe in let downs? Emotional win Monday......and Bucky gets 23 turnovers Saturday at Holy Cross. Now what about the losers from Monday night?
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by RichH » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:18 pm

Up by 13 at the half. Now lets not repeat recent 2nd half performances. Gotta ein both halves.
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by van » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:20 pm

great to see Foley getting some minutes, he is still a little tentative but these minutes will pay off down the road
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by RichH » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:26 pm

Anyone see Bennett?
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by RichH » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:41 pm

LU 84-79

We hung on. Karnik came up big to ice it.
Noticed that teams.this year seem to win one half and lose the other. PL and in most bix scores that I've been scanning. Is this the new normal? Or I just never noticed it before which is highly probable. :D
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by ArtVandelay » Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:18 pm

Went to the game tonight, first game I have actually seen live. Thought they played pretty well overall.

A few random thoughts as I paid more attention being there live...

They didn't handle the last 5 minutes well after BU started putting on full court pressure. They had a few chances at fast break points once they got over the pressure, but multiple times pulled it back to (presumably) run clock and then proceeded not to score and then BU started making shots. Proves you should never get complacent even with a big lead.

Sketchy from the line down the stretch. Missed 4 in a row I think. Foley 1, Lance 2, Kyle 1. Thankfully Karnik came through when they really needed it.

Quite a bit of PT for Foley which has not been the case so far this year. Freshman who looks to have some upside.

I really like Karnik but he is a great offensive player and a terrible defensive player. Today I realized how much work he needs on D. Constantly out of position.

Bennett not on the bench, no insight into why.

From the stat sheet they gave out tonight...Lehigh gives up over 77 points a game, which is 303rd out of 313 total D1 teams. Give up 79 tonight. Amazing that this team has 17 wins.
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Re: Game 14 - Boston U.

Post by jimk72 » Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:48 pm

According to Tom F. on the radio play by play, Bennet was injured at practice and did not make the trip to Boston. And on the subject of Tom's radio work, in my opinion he does a great job calling games. Vivid description really gives the flavor of the game and is clearly prepared. Some what surprising he's still in this market.
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