Spartans Split Games in Spain

UNCG 62 - Angola National Team 82

UNCG Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 30 - Angola 46

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Nicholas Paulos (14)
Leader Rebounds: Locke, Cain, Kuiper (5)
Leader Assists: Parker, Baldwin (3)
Team FG: 24-59 (40.7%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-15 (33.3%)
Team FT: 9-21 (42.9%)
Rebounds: 34
Turnovers: 12

Angola Stats
Leader Points: Barros (19)
Leader Rebounds: Joaquim (7)
Leader Assists: Gomes, Joaquim (2)
Team FG: 30-63 (47.6%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-19 (26.3%)
Team FT: 17-30 (59.7%)
Rebounds: 46
Turnovers: 13

Thoughts
UNCG started out the game like a team that had never played together before and fell behind 32-11 after the first quarter (they played four 10 minute quarters). The Spartans won the last 3 quarters of the game 52-51. It seem exactly like what you would've expected from this team on this trip playing against a very experienced pro team. Based on stats, it looks like fouls were an issue for UNCG. Good to see the team bounce back in the last 3 quarters and compete. All in all not a bad effort and a good learning experience.


UNCG 53 - Venezuela National Team 60

UNCG Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 32 - Venezuela 28

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Cain (18)
Leader Rebounds: Cain (11)
Leader Assists: Potts, Saddler (3)
Team FG: 21-56 (37.5%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-18 (27.8%)
Team FT: 6-9 (66.6%)
Rebounds: 39
Turnovers: 17

Venezuela Stats
Leader Points: Lopez, Colemenares (11)
Leader Rebounds: Colemenares (11)
Leader Assists: Guillent (5)
Team FG: 23-59 (39.0%)
Team 3 Pt: 3-16 (18.8%)
Team FT: 11-21 (52.4%)
Rebounds: 38
Turnovers: 10

Thoughts
Venezuela (#25 FIBA) ended the game on a 14-2 run to defeat the Spartans.It was another game against an international team of seasoned pros. This time, though, junior transfer Kyle Cain showed why he's going to be a force in the SoCon by posting 18 points and 11 rebounds. After a double digit defeat in their first game, UNCG showed a lot more fight against a very good team. This was another good learning experience.


UNCG 87 - Aragon Select 54

UNCG Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 42 - Agaron 28

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: White, Byrd (14)
Leader Rebounds: Cain (16)
Leader Assists: Baldwin, Saddler (5)
Team FG: 37-70 (52.9%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-15 (33.3%)
Team FT: 8-12 (66.6%)
Rebounds: 57
Turnovers: 16

Aragon Stats
Leader Points: Pato (14)
Leader Rebounds: Pato (7)
Leader Assists: Garcia (5)
Team FG: 20-61 (32.8%)
Team 3 Pt: 4-20 (20.0%)
Team FT: 10-28 (35.7%)
Rebounds: 29
Turnovers: 11

Thoughts
UNCG dominated this game pretty much throughout. Kyle Cain (10 pts & 16 Rebs) and RJ White (14 pts & 14 rebs) helped the Spartans completely dominate the boards. Freshman Clay Byrd tore it up from the outside making four 3 point shots.


UNCG 77 - Catalunya Select 72

UNCG Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 39 - Catalunya 27

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Saddler (20)
Leader Rebounds: Cain (13)
Leader Assists: Parker, Outlaw (3)
Team FG: 30-77 (39.0%)
Team 3 Pt: 5-13 (38.5%)
Team FT: 12-20 (60.0%)
Rebounds: 60
Turnovers: 20

Catalunya Stats
Leader Points: Ortega (28)
Leader Rebounds: Ortega (10)
Leader Assists: Guirao, Mbappe (2)
Team FG: 19-63 (30.2%)
Team 3 Pt: 6-33 (18.2%)
Team FT: 28-44 (63.6%)
Rebounds: 42
Turnovers: 16

Thoughts
UNCG managed to survive a huge run adn finished the game on a 7-1 run to finish off the Spanish trip at 2-2. The Catalunya team shot an amazing 44 free throws, but the Spartans controlled the boards for the second straight night and put 4 players in double figures (Locke, Cain, Saddler & Outlaw). This last game gave UNCG a chance to have to make plays at the end to win a contest. Back-to-back baskets by Locke and Saddler in the final 50 seconds allowed UNCG to grab the win.


UNCG N/A - CB Viladecavalls N/A
* Game Cancelled

Spartans Head to Spain

The NCAA allows programs to make one summer trip to play foreign teams. This summer UNCG is heading to Spain to compete in 5 exhibition games. The team was also allowed 10 practices to prepare for the trip. Considering that there are going to be 8 new faces on the court this fall for the Spartans, this is a great opportunity. However, the competition will be stout. The team will face 2 national teams before moving on to play 3 club games over the 10-day period. UNCGSpartans.com will have live stats and blog posts from Nicholas Paulos about the trip. I'll try to post any game info I get here on the site.

Schedule (times EST)
8/10 Angola National Team 1 pm (@ Madrid)
8/11 Venezuela National Team 1 pm (@ Madrid)
8/13 Aragon Select 1 pm (@ Zaragoza)
8/15 Catalunya Select 1 pm (@ Barcelona)
8/16 CB Viladecavalls 1 pm (@ Barcelona)



WFMY interview of Wes Miller & Kyle Cain.

WFMY video of practice.