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Cimo7:
I think we have a good chance at beating OU even though we dropped the two in the regular season but that was without DQ at their place and the way we have been playing lately gives me optimism.

mudclods:

--- Quote from: Cimo7 on February 26, 2021, 09:08:31 AM ---I think we have a good chance at beating OU even though we dropped the two in the regular season but that was without DQ at their place and the way we have been playing lately gives me optimism.

--- End quote ---

I agree.  Defense though is the key.  In Oakland's 10 wins, their lowest total was 77.  They are averaging 78.5 in Horizon League games.  In the 2 earlier losses, Oakland scored 82 and 81.  YSU has to keep it from getting into a shootout and keep them in the mid 70s or less.

Penquin68:
We need a great effort at Oakland. We have DQ this time which helps a lot.  We also need Michael A to spend much of his time near the basket to help Naz on both offense and defense.  He was a big help in our UIC game inside and did make a 3 or two. Too bad beyond our starters not much help.  Vargo has disappeared after starting for a while this year.  Same with others. I sure hope they improve over the off season. Hopefully we have a good showing at Oakland.

ucfpengbuck:
I thought it was one of YSU most complete games.   Looked like the team that I expected.   Ball was moving and guys were playing good help defense.   DQ is quite not  there yet I'm hoping his 3 point shot starts going.

Props to Mayes for his performance.

Penguin 68 mentioned that some of the frosh are now sitting.  Coach shortened the bench against UIC.
At least Vargo,Dunn,and Traore got some decent minutes during the season which should provide good experience for next season.

Redshirt frosh Ogoro is getting a lot of time and I'm worried about his outside shot but he hit a couple last night.  Nice size for a point guard.   Need to see him consistent with his stroke.

mudclods:
Agree with the last comments by ucfpengbuck and Penguin68, even though DQ isn't where he was last year, his presence makes everyone else better and has been the difference.  YSU is 7-1 since his return and really should be 8-0.  The only way I believe YSU could win in a high scoring game is if DQ knocks down shots from the outside.  Most of his points have been coming from driving to the basket and the foul line. 

And as ucfpengbuck said, Thursday's game was the type of performance we all envisioned this team was capable of.  Hope they're peaking at the right time as unfortunately one loss and I'm sure that will be in with no CIT tournament.  I can't imagine YSU getting selected for the NIT.  I'm sure CSU and Wright State would probably be the only 2 that would have a chance there. 

Coach has definitely shortened the bench, and I really don't see that changing now.  Vargo's disappearance has been more of a surprise.  He hasn't played in the last 3 and only played a total of 5 mins in the last 5 games.

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