Thursday, February 28, 2013

Georgia Southern Holds Off Spartans on Senior Night

UNCG 60 - Ga Southern 66

UNCG Athletics
Ga Southern Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 28 - Ga Southern 29

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (19)
Leader Rebounds: Nicholas Paulos (7)
Leader Assists: Van Dussen, Armstrong (tied - 3)
Team FG: 20-55 (36.4%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-22 (22.7%)
Team FT: 15-18 (83.3%)
Rebounds: 29
Turnovers: 15

Ga Southern Stats
Leader Points: CJ Reed (23)
Leader Rebounds: Cameron Baskerville (11)
Leader Assists: CJ Reed (5)
Team FG: 17-57 (29.8%)
Team 3 Pt: 3-15 (20.0%)
Team FT: 29-34 (85.3%)
Rebounds: 50
Turnovers: 16

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Bulldogs Turn Back Spartans

UNCG 71 - Samford 75

UNCG Athletics
Samford Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 31 - Samford 45

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (22)
Leader Rebounds: Trevis Simpson (4)
Leader Assists: Derrell Armstrong (6)
Team FG: 26-48 (54.2%)
Team 3 Pt: 7-16 (43.8%)
Team FT: 12-20 (60.0%)
Rebounds: 22
Turnovers: 14

Samford Stats
Leader Points: Raijon Kelly (25)
Leader Rebounds: Conner Miller (7)
Leader Assists: Raijon Kelly (6)
Team FG: 26-49 (53.1%)
Team 3 Pt: 9-19 (47.4%)
Team FT: 14-20 (70.0%)
Rebounds: 30
Turnovers: 15

Thoughts
Samford built a commanding 1st half lead of 18 points on the strength of 9 made 3 pointers. Also, UNCG had managed to shoot just 3-10 from the free throw stripe. UNCG also dished out just 4 first half assists. This coming after an amazing assist number on Thursday at Chattanooga. In the second half, UNCG got back to spreading the ball around (11 assists), shot better at the free throw line (9-10) and held Samford without a 3 point basket (0-5). Unfortunately, they couldn't quite climb out of the hole they had dug in the first half. The lead was trimmed all the way down to 1 and a Trevis Simpson 3 point attempt rolled off in UNCG's final possession. Simpson (13 pts), Armstrong (10 pts) and Locke (8 pts) all had big efforts in the final 13 minutes, but Raijon Kelly was the star of the game for the Bulldogs. His final free throws pushed Samford on to the win.

This loss ensures UNCG will be playing on Friday at the SoCon Tournament. The next 3 games for the Spartans are all about seeding and finding some consistency and momentum.

Go Spartans !!!

Friday, February 22, 2013

Paulos Highlights

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Paulos & Spartans Rout Chattanooga

UNCG 94 - Chattanooga 68

UNCG Athletics
Chattanooga Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 47 - 29

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Nicholas Paulos (30)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (8)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (7)
Team FG: 34-70 (48.6%)
Team 3 Pt: 20-36 (55.6%)
Team FT: 6-10 (60.0%)
Rebounds: 37
Turnovers: 6

Chattanooga Stats
Leader Points: Z Mason (21)
Leader Rebounds: Z Mason (8)
Leader Assists: Ronrico White (3)
Team FG: 19-53 (35.8%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-12 (41.7%)
Team FT: 25-33 (75.8%)
Rebounds: 39
Turnovers: 15

Thoughts
UNCG had 27 assists and 6 turnovers. That is a stat that will win for UNCG every single time. I really don't think I need to spend a bunch of time on analysis of this game. Nicholas Paulos hit 10-12 3's, UNCG made 20 3 point shots as a team and shared the ball in a way I haven't seen in many years.

I really hope this is the start to the Spartans playing with a more team concept and not trying to get individual stats.

Go Spartans !!!

Monday, February 18, 2013

App State Highlights

Western Carolina Highlights

Friday, February 8, 2013

Simpson Dunks On Furman

Spartans Pound Furman for First Road Win

UNCG 88 - Furman 65

UNCG Athletics
Furman Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 48 - Furman 26

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (29)
Leader Rebounds: McNeil, Williams (Tied - 8)
Leader Assists: Armstrong (5)
Team FG: 36-60 (60.0%)
Team 3 Pt: 9-15 (60.0%)
Team FT: 7-15 (46.7%)
Rebounds: 42
Turnovers: 16

Furman Stats
Leader Points: Larry Wideman (18)
Leader Rebounds: Colin Reddick (9)
Leader Assists: David Brown (4)
Team FG: 21-59 (35.6%)
Team 3 Pt: 3-21 (14.3%)
Team FT: 20-29 (69.0%)
Rebounds: 29
Turnovers: 10

Thoughts
This was easily he best game UNCG played all season. They shared the ball (19 team assists), shot it well (60%) and played solid defense. Trevis Simpson continued his extreme tear, while being joined in double figures by 3 other teammates.

This was also UNCG's first road win in a venue that has plagued them over the past several season. Hopefully the team can use this as a jump start to the rest of the weekend (and the season).

Go Spartans !!!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Delays

Hello Everyone ...

I apologize for you coming to this site only to find no updates lately. I've been dealing with some computer issues while packing up my household for an up coming move. I hope to have everything completely updated post College of Charleston game. Thanks for hanging with me ... Go Spartans !!!