When: Wednesday, December 19 7 pm
Where: Trask Coliseum (6,100)
TV: None
UNCW Athletics
UNCG Stats
PPG: 78.8
RPG: 40.6
APG: 14.1
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (19.9)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (7.6)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (4.0)
FG %: 43.1
3 Pt %: 34.8
FT %: 70.2
UNCW Stats
PPG: 56.9
RPG: 32.7
APG: 9.4
Leader Points: Keith Rendleman (15.3)
Leader Rebounds: Keith Rendleman (9.3)
Leader Assists: Tanner Milson (2.4)
FG %: 40.0
3 Pt %: 29.9
FT %: 63.3
Thoughts
Well, it's the resistible force versus the movable object. UNCW is terrible on offense and UNCG is terrible on defense. Something has got to give in this one.
UNCG has yet to win on the road and looked quite bad in the first half of Sunday's game at JMU. However, they seemed to shake off the rust and play a a lot better in the second half. It will be important not to let UNCW get any confidence early in this one and to seize the momentum away form the home crowd.
UNCG's second leading scorer, Derrell Armstrong, has been suspended indefinitely and it's not known if he will be playing in this one. So, it's up to the entire group to step and fill his role.
Go Spartans !!!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
First Half Dooms Spartans
UNCG 73 - James Madison 85
UNCG Recap
JMU Recap
Halftime: UNCG 29- James Madison 49
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (24)
Leader Rebounds: McNeil, Williams (tied- 9)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (5)
FG: 25-65 (36.9%)
3 Pt: 9-25 (36.0%)
FT: 16-23 (69.6%)
Rebounds: 40
Turnovers: 15
JMU Stats
Leader Points: Rayshawn Goins (23)
Leader Rebounds: Rayshwan Goins (11)
Leader Assists: Devon Moore (7)
FG: 30-53 (56.6%)
3 Pt: 6-13 (46.2%)
FT: 19-26 (73.1%)
Rebounds: 32
Turnovers: 13
Thoughts
I really feel like I could put up my recap from the High Point game this season and only have to change the names to make it fit here. UNCG just slept right on through the first half and then only after halftime found it's rhythm and managed to shoot it's way back into the game. However, the hill was too steep to get over. The Spartans cut the 20 point deficit down to 3 on several occasions but just couldn't get all the way back.
Again defense, or the lack of, is proving to be the issue. There were way too many times where the Dukes simply drove to the basket an kicked for a wide open shot. Dribble penetration has proved to be a problem all season long and will probably continue.
Before any one posts a bunch of comments on my page, I do know that RJ White, Derrell Armstrong and Brian Coles sat on the end of the bench and apparently weren't available for this game. I have no idea why that was the case. However, it was obvious in the first half how bad the Spartans were missing Armstrong. He's been able to carry this team at times when Trevis's shots weren't falling. During those lulls, it would have been nice to have Derrell take it to the basket and create some instant offense.
Oh well. This one is over with. I was encouraged by the second half and think we all can chalk up that first half to having taken 15 days off from game competition. UNCG now heads down to Wilmington on Wednesday to play another CAA team on the road. Hopefully, with more success this time.
Go Spartans !!!
UNCG Recap
JMU Recap
Halftime: UNCG 29- James Madison 49
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (24)
Leader Rebounds: McNeil, Williams (tied- 9)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (5)
FG: 25-65 (36.9%)
3 Pt: 9-25 (36.0%)
FT: 16-23 (69.6%)
Rebounds: 40
Turnovers: 15
JMU Stats
Leader Points: Rayshawn Goins (23)
Leader Rebounds: Rayshwan Goins (11)
Leader Assists: Devon Moore (7)
FG: 30-53 (56.6%)
3 Pt: 6-13 (46.2%)
FT: 19-26 (73.1%)
Rebounds: 32
Turnovers: 13
Thoughts
I really feel like I could put up my recap from the High Point game this season and only have to change the names to make it fit here. UNCG just slept right on through the first half and then only after halftime found it's rhythm and managed to shoot it's way back into the game. However, the hill was too steep to get over. The Spartans cut the 20 point deficit down to 3 on several occasions but just couldn't get all the way back.
Again defense, or the lack of, is proving to be the issue. There were way too many times where the Dukes simply drove to the basket an kicked for a wide open shot. Dribble penetration has proved to be a problem all season long and will probably continue.
Before any one posts a bunch of comments on my page, I do know that RJ White, Derrell Armstrong and Brian Coles sat on the end of the bench and apparently weren't available for this game. I have no idea why that was the case. However, it was obvious in the first half how bad the Spartans were missing Armstrong. He's been able to carry this team at times when Trevis's shots weren't falling. During those lulls, it would have been nice to have Derrell take it to the basket and create some instant offense.
Oh well. This one is over with. I was encouraged by the second half and think we all can chalk up that first half to having taken 15 days off from game competition. UNCG now heads down to Wilmington on Wednesday to play another CAA team on the road. Hopefully, with more success this time.
Go Spartans !!!
Sunday, December 16, 2012
UNCG (2-5) @ James Madison (3-6)
When: Sunday, December 16 2 pm
Where: JMU Convocation Center (7,156)
TV: None
JMU Athletics
UNCG Stats
Last Game: Citadel (W 84-54)
PPG: 79.6
RPG: 40.7
APG: 14.0
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (19.3)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (7.4)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (3.9)
FG%: 43.9
3 Pt %: 34.6
FT %: 70.3
James Madison Stats
Last Game: Richmond (L 83-82 OT)
PPG: 67.2
RPG: 31.2
APG: 12.6
Leader Points: Rayshawn Goins (13.4)
Leader Rebounds: Rayshawn Goins (7.0)
Leader Assists: Devon Moore (4.4)
FG %: 43.0
3 Pt %: 33.8
FT %: 70.4
Where: JMU Convocation Center (7,156)
TV: None
JMU Athletics
UNCG Stats
Last Game: Citadel (W 84-54)
PPG: 79.6
RPG: 40.7
APG: 14.0
Leader Points: Trevis Simpson (19.3)
Leader Rebounds: Kelvin McNeil (7.4)
Leader Assists: Drew Parker (3.9)
FG%: 43.9
3 Pt %: 34.6
FT %: 70.3
James Madison Stats
Last Game: Richmond (L 83-82 OT)
PPG: 67.2
RPG: 31.2
APG: 12.6
Leader Points: Rayshawn Goins (13.4)
Leader Rebounds: Rayshawn Goins (7.0)
Leader Assists: Devon Moore (4.4)
FG %: 43.0
3 Pt %: 33.8
FT %: 70.4
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
UNCG By the Numbers - Part 2
On to defense ...
FG Shooting
Overall
177-405 (43.7%)
Per Game
25.2-57.8
Home
121-278 (43.5%)
Per Game
24.2-55.6
Away
56-127 (45.6%)
Per Game
28-63.5
Wins
42-121 (34.7%)
Per Game
21-60.5
Losses
135-284 (47.5%)
Per Game
27-56.8
Thoughts
I guess it doesn't take a math genius to see that UNCG is playing better defense in it's wins than losses. However, it's a pretty staggering difference in percentages. If they can stay closer to the 35% mark that they are allowing in their 2 wins, UNCG should see a lot more W's than L's going forward.
3 Pt Shooting
Overall
51-127 (40.1%)
Per Game
7.2-18.1
Home
35-86 (40.6%)
Per Game
7-17.2
Away
16-41 (29.0%)
Per Game
8-20.5
Wins
9-33 (27.2%)
Per Game
4.5-16.5
Losses
42-94 (44.6%)
Per Game
8.4-18.8
Thoughts
Pretty much the same story as with FG shooting. If UNCG can hold teams to less than 5 made 3's per game, they will be in better shape.
FT Shooting
Overall
141-192 (73.4%)
Per Game
20-27.4
Home
115-158 (72.7%)
Per Game
23-31.6
Away
26-34 (76.4%)
Per Game
13-17
Wins
26-44 (59.0%)
Per Game
13-22
Losses
115-148 (77.7%)
Per Game
23-29.6
Thoughts
UNCG is allowing way too many free throw attempts overall and then teams have definitely been taking advantage of those attempts. I suspect when I look at foul numbers I'll see similar numbers, but I'll wait till part 4 to do the real comparisons.
FG Shooting
Overall
177-405 (43.7%)
Per Game
25.2-57.8
Home
121-278 (43.5%)
Per Game
24.2-55.6
Away
56-127 (45.6%)
Per Game
28-63.5
Wins
42-121 (34.7%)
Per Game
21-60.5
Losses
135-284 (47.5%)
Per Game
27-56.8
Thoughts
I guess it doesn't take a math genius to see that UNCG is playing better defense in it's wins than losses. However, it's a pretty staggering difference in percentages. If they can stay closer to the 35% mark that they are allowing in their 2 wins, UNCG should see a lot more W's than L's going forward.
3 Pt Shooting
Overall
51-127 (40.1%)
Per Game
7.2-18.1
Home
35-86 (40.6%)
Per Game
7-17.2
Away
16-41 (29.0%)
Per Game
8-20.5
Wins
9-33 (27.2%)
Per Game
4.5-16.5
Losses
42-94 (44.6%)
Per Game
8.4-18.8
Thoughts
Pretty much the same story as with FG shooting. If UNCG can hold teams to less than 5 made 3's per game, they will be in better shape.
FT Shooting
Overall
141-192 (73.4%)
Per Game
20-27.4
Home
115-158 (72.7%)
Per Game
23-31.6
Away
26-34 (76.4%)
Per Game
13-17
Wins
26-44 (59.0%)
Per Game
13-22
Losses
115-148 (77.7%)
Per Game
23-29.6
Thoughts
UNCG is allowing way too many free throw attempts overall and then teams have definitely been taking advantage of those attempts. I suspect when I look at foul numbers I'll see similar numbers, but I'll wait till part 4 to do the real comparisons.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
UNCG By the Numbers - Part 1
Since the season has reached a natural break point, I thought it would be a good time to look as some statistics and draw some conclusions from the numbers. The first installment will look at some offensive numbers ...
FG Shooting
Overall
Overall
199-453 (43.9%)
Per Game
28.4-64.7
Home
147-334 (44.0%)
Per Game
29.4-66.8
Away
52-119 (43.7%)
Per Game
26-59.5
Wins
64-119 (53.8%)
Per Game
32-59.5
Losses
135-334 (40.4%)
Per Game
27-66.8
Thoughts
The only really thing that stands out here is that UNCG hasn't shot the ball particularly well overall. However, they have shot it very well in their 2 wins.
3 Pt Shooting
Overall
62-179 (34.6%)
Per Game
8.8-25.1
Home
43-136 (31.6%)
Per Game
8.6-27.2
Away
19-43 (44.2%)
Per Game
9.5-21.5
Wins
20-47 (42.6%)
Per Game
10-23.5
Losses
42-132 (31.8%)
Per Game
8.4-26.4
Thoughts
The only way to look at this is that UNCG makes a lot of shots behind the arc. They make more and in better percentages in the wins than losses. But 8.6 made 3 pointers per game is a lot.
FT Shooting
Overall
91-138 (70.3%)
Per Game
13-19.7
Home
74-103 (71.8%)
Per Game
14.8-20.6
Away
23-35 (65.7%)
Per Game
11.5-17.5
Wins
17-22 (77.3%)
Per Game
8.5-11
Losses
80-116 (69.0%)
Per Game
16-23.2
Thoughts
All of these numbers are above average. UNCG is definitely an upper level team at shooting free throws. Without breaking down actual game tape, it hard to really use this stat for too much though. If you really wanted to get much deeper in depth, looking at free throw shooting in the final 2 minutes or in 1-and-1 situations. But still shooting above 70% is a good thing and should pay dividends throughout the season.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Spartans Rebound in a Huge Way
UNCG 84 - Citadel 54
UNCG Athletics
Citadel Athletics
Halftime: UNCG 46 - Citadel 21
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Drew Parker (15)
Leader Rebounds: Korey Van Dussen (6)
Leader Assists: Parker, Van Dussen, Armstrong (tied - 4)
Team FG: 33-56 (58.9%)
Team 3 Pt: 11-21 (52.4%)
Team FT: 7-8 (87.5%)
Rebounds: 41
Turnovers: 12
Citadel Stats
Leader Points: Mike Groselle (20.0)
Leader Rebounds: Groselle, Moore (tied - 4)
Leader Assists: Marshall Harris III (6)
Team FG: 17-55 (30.9%)
Team 3 Pt: 5/17 (29.4%)
Team FT: 15-21 (71.4%)
Rebounds: 19
Turnovers: 7
Thoughts
It's amazing what a little bit of defense and some made shots can do for a team. As bad as UNCG looked on Wednesday night, they look as good on Saturday night. The Spartans dominated in every way possible.
It was great to see the team show up and bring a ton of defensive intensity right off the bat and sustain it for almost the entire game. It was also nice to see a lot of different contribute. 7 players score 7 or more points and the post players did a very nice on Mike Groselle. Even though Groselle got his 20 points, he had to battle hard with all of the guys the Spartans threw at him.
Now UNCG has off 2 weeks for exams. It will give them time to excel in the classroom and work on some things in practice. This is a great way to go into a break.
1-0 in the SoCon.
UNCG Athletics
Citadel Athletics
Halftime: UNCG 46 - Citadel 21
UNCG Stats
Leader Points: Drew Parker (15)
Leader Rebounds: Korey Van Dussen (6)
Leader Assists: Parker, Van Dussen, Armstrong (tied - 4)
Team FG: 33-56 (58.9%)
Team 3 Pt: 11-21 (52.4%)
Team FT: 7-8 (87.5%)
Rebounds: 41
Turnovers: 12
Citadel Stats
Leader Points: Mike Groselle (20.0)
Leader Rebounds: Groselle, Moore (tied - 4)
Leader Assists: Marshall Harris III (6)
Team FG: 17-55 (30.9%)
Team 3 Pt: 5/17 (29.4%)
Team FT: 15-21 (71.4%)
Rebounds: 19
Turnovers: 7
Thoughts
It's amazing what a little bit of defense and some made shots can do for a team. As bad as UNCG looked on Wednesday night, they look as good on Saturday night. The Spartans dominated in every way possible.
It was great to see the team show up and bring a ton of defensive intensity right off the bat and sustain it for almost the entire game. It was also nice to see a lot of different contribute. 7 players score 7 or more points and the post players did a very nice on Mike Groselle. Even though Groselle got his 20 points, he had to battle hard with all of the guys the Spartans threw at him.
Now UNCG has off 2 weeks for exams. It will give them time to excel in the classroom and work on some things in practice. This is a great way to go into a break.
1-0 in the SoCon.
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