This was another frustrating one. RMU started the
game with a quick 9-0 run and overall played a good first half. The zone
defense was unbelievably active, forcing bad shots and turnovers. RMU had their
fair share of turnovers, but it was nothing like the second half.
It’s tough for words to describe how awful the
second half was. RMU turned the ball over just about every possession. Then
couldn’t rebound. Also, they turned the ball over. Did I mention they turned
the ball over a lot in the second half? It made me very angry. Ever have the
strong urge to punch your dog? That’s what I wanted to do the whole half (side
note: I did not, I love my dogs). Some observations:
-Mike McFadden (knee did not play). That’s obviously
a pretty big loss, just for the fact that RMU is so thin in the frontcourt.
Stephan Hawkins didn’t really play too bad in his place, shooting 4-6. His
defense left something to be desired, however.
--RMU’s worst performance hands down went to
Jeremiah Worthem, shooting 2-7 with three rebounds, and FIVE turnovers. That’s
right: one man, five turnovers. Worthem’s biggest miss came with under two
minutes remaining and RMU trailing by four. Anthony Myers-Pate got a steal and
led a 3-on-2 break, missed a contested layup but gave Worthem a WIDE OPEN rebound….
Which bounced around the rim and into the hands of a Crimson Tide. Bama hit a
floater in the lane to effectively end the game.
-Not a great game from Kavon Stewart as well. He
shot 1-4, had only one assist, and had four turnovers himself. I was shocked to
see him in late in the game over Chuck Oliver.
-Some positives: Karvel Anderson did Karvel Anderson
things, shooting 6-8 and 3-4 from three. He finished with 16 points. I loved
Lucky Jones’ game. He missed some desperation shots late but his play kept RMU
in it. No one on the team can get to the line like Lucky can. Anthony
Myers-Pate is really hitting his stride. He just looks efficient.
-There are a few ways to look at this game: RMU
barely lost to a good SEC school without their starting center or RMU
squandered a golden opportunity. I tend to lean towards the latter. If RMU
doesn’t turn the ball over 19 times they probably win this game.
-Not a whole helluva lot more to add on this end.
NEC play starts next Thursday, which is all that really matters, I guess.
--Chris Cappella
--@C_Cappella
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