Showing posts with label CIAA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CIAA. Show all posts

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Chowan Highlights

4 Factors - Chowan

Points Per Possesion
UNCG - 1.39
Chowan - 0.84

4 Factors

eFG %
UNCG - 62.6
Chowan - 43.1

TO %
UNCG - 11.5
Chowan - 15.6

OR %
UNCG - 42.1
Chowan - 7.4

FT Rate
UNCG - 49.2
Chowan - 18.9


Spartans Throttle Hawks

UNCG 97 - Chowan 58

UNCG Athletics
Chowan Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 49 - Chowan 25

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Cain (17)
Leader Rebounds: White (11)
Leader Assist: Parker (7)
Team FG: 36-63 (57.1%)
Team 3 Pt: 7-17 (41.2%)
Team FT: 18-31 (58.1%)
Rebounds: 50
Turnovers: 8

Chowan Stats
Leader Points: Powers (15)
Leader Rebounds: Powers (7)
Leader Assists: Brown, Smith (Tied - 3)
Team FG: 21-58 (36.2%)
Team 3 Pt: 8-27 (29.6%)
Team FT: 8-11 (72.7%)
Rebounds: 22
Turnovers: 11

Thoughts
This game went about as well as could be expected. A lot of guys played and played well. After watching 3 games live, I've been very impressed with a few Spartan players. Cain, Locke and Saddler are getting a lot of headlines (and rightfully so). But I have really enjoyed watching Tyrone Outlaw. He always seems to be around the ball and makes the little plays that can help the team win.

Tonight it was good to see guys like RJ White, Jordy Kuiper and Clay Byrd get extended minutes. All three guys made some nice plays and had their moments.The story of the game was again the UNCG point guards repeatedly attacking the basket. Tevon Saddler, Drew Parker and Diante Baldwin drove the ball into the defense play after play and set up their teammates while getting Chowan the commit fouls.

If there was a black eye tonight, it was the 18-31 free throw shooting for UNCG. Over the first 3 games, UNCG has been to the line a lot. They need to start converting at a better percentage.

All-in-all it was a good performance. I look for a similar performance on Wednesday.

Go Spartans !!!

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Chowan (0-1) @ UNCG (1-1)

When: Sunday, November 17 2:00 pm
Where: Greensboro Coliseum (7,617)^
TV: None/Spartan All-Access

^ - Greensboro Coliseum is undergoing renovations and will not be using the upper deck for any seating at UNCG games this season. I do not have the official seat totals with these changes.

Chowan Athletics

Preseason Preview

UNCG Stats
Last Game: East Carolina (L 84-85) Recap
PPG: 83.0
RPG: 42.5
APG: 13.0
Leader Points: Tevon Saddler (22.0)
Leader Rebounds: Kyle Cain, Kayel Locke (Tied - 8.0)
Leader Assists: Tevon Saddler (4.5)
FG %: 48.1
3 Pt %: 37.9
FT %: 68.0

Chowan Stats
Last Game: Apprentive School (L 91-97 OT) Recap
PPG: 91.0
RPG: 55.0
APG: 20.0
Leader Points: Ashante Ross (20.0)
Leader Rebounds: Phoenix Bulter-Poole (15.0)
Leader Assists: Tiron Brown (7.0)
FG %: 35.5
3 Pt %: 35.6
FT %: 70.0

Thoughts
The Spartans are playing a team that East Carolina beat by 50 on Thursday. The same ECU team that I thought UNCG should have defeated on Tuesday. Does that mean UNCG should win by 50 too? Not really. I just am saying that I expect UNCG to win easily.

I'm looking for UNCG to get off to another good start and get some separation from the Hawks early and to have this one wrapped up by halftime. I'm also interested to see how this team responds to a tough loss on Tuesday. The Greensboro Coliseum has had bigger crowds and energy for the first two game. Sunday afternoon will have a different feel. An early afternoon start against a non-D1 opponent will keep most fans away. The Spartans will have to make their own energy in this one. It should be fun to see how well they handle it.

Go Spartans !!!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Preseason Preview: Chowan

Chowan University
@ UNCG Novemebr 11
Mascot: Hawks
Location: Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment: 1260
Conference: CIAA (NCAA D2)
2012-2013 Record:7-20 (0-16)
Postseason: N/A
Coach: Brett Vincent (2nd Season)

School Homepage
Athletics Homepage

Losses:
Quinton McDuffie F - 26.8 mpg, 14.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg
Alray Blackmon G - 9.8 mpg, 4.8 ppg
Rickey Lamb G/F - 20.8 mpg, 6.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Chris Williams F - 15.2 mpg, 5.ppg, 13.2 rpg
Jerry Fairley G - 10.5 mpg, 1.7 ppg

Top Returners
Kyree Bethel - 33.1 mpg, 13.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg
Ashante Ross - 29.9 mpg, 10.3 ppg, 6.2 rpg
Kortez Smith - 25.8 mpg, 9.1 ppg, 3.1 apg

Additions:
Carlos Arroyo G - 6-2
Tiron Brown G - 5-11 (Transfer Miles CC)
Warren Powers F - 6-6
Aaron Linton G - 5-7
Alex Tharp F - 6-8

Monday, November 12, 2012

Spartans Surge Past Rams

UNCG 81 - Winston-Salem State 65

UNCG Athletics
WSSU Athletics

Halftime: UNCG 39 - WSSU 32

UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (26)
Leader Rebounds: Armstrong, McNeil - tied (5)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (7)
Team FG: 31-63 (49.2%)
Team 3 Pt: 9-26 (34.6%)
Team FT: 10-14 (71.4%)
Rebounds: 42
Turnovers: 14

WSSU Stats
Leader Points: Platt, Glover - tied (15)
Leader Rebounds: Bazemore (10)
Leader Assists: Wells (7)
Team FG: 25-66 (37.9%)
Team 3 Pt: 4-16 (25.0%)
Team FT: 11-23 (47.8%)
Rebounds: 42
Turnovers: 13

Thoughts
The Rams were as good as advertised. They came in ranked #15 in DII and had already played a solid exhibition contest at Duke. They spent the entire evening attacking UNCG in the soft spot ... the interior. The Spartans were even playing a little short handed, with David Williams out with a wrist injury.

UNCG was staring at a 4 point deficit with about 14 minutes to go and really answered the bell. Trevis Simpson scored 8 straight points during a 19-0 run that basically ended all thoughts of a Rams upset and ignited the large home crowd.

It was a quick turn around from the disappointment of Friday night's opener. But the Spartans came through with the W against the lower level squad from down the road. Now UNCG gets to go back on the road to Greenville to play ECU on Friday night. This team still has plenty of work to do to shore up it's inside play. However, this was a step in the right direction.

Go Spartans !!!

Winston-Salem State (0-0) @ UNCG (0-1)

When: Monday, November 12 7 pm
Where: Greensboro Coliseum (7,617/23,500)
TV: None/Spartan All-Access

Winston-Salem State Athletics

UNCG Stats:
Last Game: @ High Point (L 73-81) Recap
PPG: 73.0
RPG: 40.0
APG: 13.0
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (18.0)
Leader Rebounds: Trevis Simpson (18.0)
Leader Assists: Korey Van Dussen (4.0)
FG %: 43.4
3 Pt %: 40.0
FT %: 56.5

Winston-Salem State Stats:
Last Game: @ Duke-Exh. (L 45-69) Recap
PPG: 45.0
RPG: 44.0
APG: 4.0
Leader Points: WyKevin Bazemore (11.0)
Leader Rebounds: WyKevin Bazemore (17.0)
Leader Assists: Marcus Wells (3.0)
FG %: 29.3
3 Pt %: 18.2
FT %: 40.9

Thoughts:
Let's not be fooled. D1 or not, WSSU has a good squad this year. The above stats are slightly skewed thanks to a game against Duke. However, this team is ranked #15 in NCAA DII. Wells and Glover are a good guard tandem. Bazemore is an undersized rebounding machine (see: Kyle Hines). The Spartans need to come ready to play.

I'm going to work under the assumption that UNCG has watched their film from Friday night and got some of their issues in order. Luckily, tonight's game is not against a team with superior size. HPU used their size to really build the lead against UNCG. The Rams shouldn't be able to do the same thing.

I also expect the Spartans to be able to dictate pace better in this game. If they can cut down on some of the silly turnovers, I think UNCG can prevail. Also, I think a large crowd should help with the energy.

Go Spartans !!!