Saturday, August 17, 2013

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

Friday, August 9, 2013

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.