That win definitely took years off my life... but man can we just talk about Marcus Foster for a sec? He was the real MVP this game, getting 17 pts, 15 rebs, and 7 assists. Can't do it much better than that! Also props to PJay Smith coming off the bench, and of course, JP "Clutch" Pegues. We're back up to 4th in the Socon with WCU and Woffy losing
Furman at The Citadel, Wed., 7 p.m.
19 Assists on only 10 turnovers ... and that was consistent half-to-half (10 assists on 5 TOs at the half)
Losers know how to lose and they did. We tried our best to give to them in regulation and OT. In regulation we get 2 free throws the last 4 plus minutes until JP’s heroics. In OT we are up 5 with under a minute and never get another shot off because of TO’s. Just happy Citadel is Citadel and we won. Kudos to JP and especially Marcus Foster. We would have a much better record without Foster’s missed games. Pjay had a good game too.FurmAlum wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:28 pmUnbelievable comeback. Maybe saved the season. I really liked Vanderwal driving to the basket and finally finishing one and getting that dunk. I wish he would do that more often. He also hit a three. First one in a long time.
PJ also hit some big shots, as did Foster and Pegues.
El Cid gave a great effort and would have won it if they had hit their free throws. I'll take the win.
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A win is a win. The slow starts have to end.
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Hein and Hughey with 0 rebounds...
I watched the game with the sound off so that I could listen to Dan and Tom. Dan was exceptional as ever, and I expect he found comfort in returning. He was doing what he does.
The game was one big, gigantic escape. I don't think they had it all the way, but a come-from-behind, overtime win is good. See you Sunday. -- MD
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The game was one big, gigantic escape. I don't think they had it all the way, but a come-from-behind, overtime win is good. See you Sunday. -- MD
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We somehow came back for the victory so you have to ultimately be proud of the fight. Cutting the margin to 11 at the half from 18 was probably a key to the comeback in the same way that the terrible finish to the first half at Wofford was a key to the defeat. Wish I knew what the reason for the early bad starts was.
I think we have to hope that the improvement in defensive pressure we have seen lately can continue. The inconsistent three point shooting combined with the lack of a low post scoring threat creates big holes to climb out of.
I think we have to hope that the improvement in defensive pressure we have seen lately can continue. The inconsistent three point shooting combined with the lack of a low post scoring threat creates big holes to climb out of.
Pegues making sure the Cadets have that "Furman experience."
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I'm a glass half full guy.tya1 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:12 amWe somehow came back for the victory so you have to ultimately be proud of the fight. Cutting the margin to 11 at the half from 18 was probably a key to the comeback in the same way that the terrible finish to the first half at Wofford was a key to the defeat. Wish I knew what the reason for the early bad starts was.
I think we have to hope that the improvement in defensive pressure we have seen lately can continue. The inconsistent three point shooting combined with the lack of a low post scoring threat creates big holes to climb out of.
I see a team that lost some experienced veterans from last year and has only two seniors on the roster.
We knew this season was going to be a bit of a reset. But I believe games like this - winning in Charleston on the road - are going to pay dividends later. The team is going to continue to improve, learn, and grow.
As an aside -
If you are playing Furman with the game on the line, I do not see how you let JP Pegues get a shot off.
If you are playing Furman with the game on the line, I do not see how you let JP Pegues get a shot off.
I would face guard him, Marcus, and Alex with all five players and see what happensThe Jackal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:19 amAs an aside -
If you are playing Furman with the game on the line, I do not see how you let JP Pegues get a shot off.
Conroy answers the big question....
Leading 72-69 with less than 16 seconds to play, the Bulldogs’ plan was to foul Pegues before the shot attempt and send the Paladins to the free throw line.
“There was a little confusion on executing what we work on in practice,” said Citadel coach Ed Conroy. “Up three, we want to foul in that situation and that’s on me, I’ve got to do a better job of communicating. We were trying to foul on their previous possession, too. We didn’t execute those fouls down the stretch.”
Leading 72-69 with less than 16 seconds to play, the Bulldogs’ plan was to foul Pegues before the shot attempt and send the Paladins to the free throw line.
“There was a little confusion on executing what we work on in practice,” said Citadel coach Ed Conroy. “Up three, we want to foul in that situation and that’s on me, I’ve got to do a better job of communicating. We were trying to foul on their previous possession, too. We didn’t execute those fouls down the stretch.”
Listen closely and look at one of the fellas dressed in white at the right as he offers some "words of encouragemnt" to the Dins, LOLThe Jackal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:12 amPegues making sure the Cadets have that "Furman experience."