eu96
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Jan 6, 2024 19:15:46 GMT -5
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Post by eu96 on Jan 6, 2024 19:15:46 GMT -5
Looks like Simpkins is out again. I’m hoping we don’t need him against A&T. I don’t know what happened against Campbell, however the Aggies are statistically one of the worst teams in the country. They are terrible. Any trouble with these guys (or God forbid a loss) will not bode well for the rest of the season.
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eu96
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Jan 6, 2024 21:31:28 GMT -5
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Post by eu96 on Jan 6, 2024 21:31:28 GMT -5
14 3-pointers made will get it done most nights. And 5 by Dorn! He is emerging as a true star.
I did not see the game so I studied the box score. A couple of things stick out. 1) Higgins became the first Elon player I can ever remember logging a full 40 minutes in a regulation game. I’m sure there has been a few, but I don’t remember seeing one in forever. Matheny never had his guys log 40. Tells me Billy has turned the keys over to Big Shot Bob. 2) We are emerging into a below average foul shooting team. 52% tonight is lousy, any way you slice it. But there have been several other games were we have struggled from the line, especially front end one and one’s. We are going to lose a game sooner or later on the foul line if we don’t improve. Go Phoenix!
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Jan 6, 2024 21:34:37 GMT -5
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Post by fearthephoenix on Jan 6, 2024 21:34:37 GMT -5
Great atmosphere in Schar. Nights like this make me grateful for having A&T in the CAA. Bad shooting first half, but then the guys got hot. Solid night from Sherry as well. He finished with 20-9 and was going up against a guy that had him beat physically. He showed a lot of heart. Rebounding was outstanding tonight and second half shooting was the key.
My expectations of this team without Simpkins are tempered, but big win and good crowd, so I’ll take it
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Jan 7, 2024 18:55:22 GMT -5
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Post by bjiyf on Jan 7, 2024 18:55:22 GMT -5
Definitely missing Simpkins. Best game of the season for Higgins and maybe Sherry. Agree Dorn is becoming a star. LA Pratt played a good game. He can drive and shoot the 3. KC played very well too. Maybe his best game as well as he continues to improve. He’s learning how to draw the foul more than committing them. A&T isn’t a good team, but they’re not crap either. They’re just young and inexperienced. Solid win.
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Jan 7, 2024 19:01:00 GMT -5
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Post by bjiyf on Jan 7, 2024 19:01:00 GMT -5
I also really like seeing 2 bigs on the floor together.
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Jan 7, 2024 20:17:59 GMT -5
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Post by euphoenix99 on Jan 7, 2024 20:17:59 GMT -5
Nice to have matched last year's win total already. So that's some progress. That first half was rough. Against nearly every other team in the conference they'd have been in a 15 pt hole. A&T is a mess right now.
A&T fans always show up and support their teams, even when they are struggling. Definitely makes for fun games.
Hoping Simpkins is back next game. I noticed he was out of the boot on Saturday.
Go Phoenix!
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