BU 73 Detroit 65

[bigdaddystuck]

Like the effort so far

[bigdaddystuck]

I am almost sure 1 ref has called every foul in the 2nd

[bigdaddystuck]

So the 1st time the cheerleaders actually throw anything to the endzone seats.....throw short and it ends up underneath the seats!

[Tulsa Brave]

BU wins 73-65...MVC headed for 5-0 on the night.

[Braves4Life]

BIG win!! Starting to really like these guys! Way to go Braves!

[BU RICK]

I liked the way AT played, he had a good game, getting a chance to warm up and play extended minutes. I liked watching him go against #20, that was a good match-up.

I liked the two bigs lineup which got us the bigger lead in the first half. We were actually going to the post players and making our layups and short shots. Was surprised we went to the four guard later in the second half but JE did play great, I think the four guard, not talking about JE, helped them get back in the game but I suppose we went to 4 guard because of foul trouble.

I think we've established our 3 bigs - AT, JP and WE, any two at a time and the third one comes in to substitute.

We looked really good, very impressed, why did it take 11 games to look this good. I hope this was the confidence builder.

Go Braves

[BuBraves55]

Boosh!

[Da Coach]

Box score-

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/boxscore?gid=201012220062

Nice game by all the Braves.
Dodie had 18 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds.
Andrew had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and played great defense on their second-leading scorer Chase Simon, who was just 2 for 10 and was held about 10 points below his average.
Jordan Prosser with 5 points and a team-leading 8 rebounds in just 20 minutes, and good defense on their big guy Holman.
Will Egolf had 11 points, 4 rebounds, and also played some good defense inside.
Walt Lemon did not shoot well, but his ball-handling and quickness helped a lot on both ends.
Anthony Thompson looked better, and had 2 nice blocks.
And Jake Eastman was great- 25 minutes, 3-4 from the floor, 1-2 from three, 7 points, 2 rebounds, and a bunch of hustle plays and deflections.

And I have to complement the coaching staff, as well. Bradley's defense was good, and the offense showed some new wrinkles that seemed to help. That was the highest point output for Bradley this season, and the 9 turnovers was one of the lowest all year.

And the crowd of 7,781 was outstanding!

[Big Mike]

Very good game tonight....was worried at the end whe n it was close.....but everything worked out....also got something from almoswt everyone who played.....good game by AW.....but thanks to DD for getting some scoring going to lighten the load...very fun!

[TheAsianSensation]

I'm surprised how comfortable I am with this team in late-game situations.

[peoriaspitfire]

Sort of off-topic, but would it ever be possible for Bradley fans to cheer as loud for the actual team playing instead of for free wings on a half court shot? No disrespect to the shooter. By the way, does anyone know what he won for making that shot?

[Da Coach]

Story from BradleyBraves.com-
Senior guard propels BU by Detroit 73-65

http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3400&ATCLID=205058767

Box score-

http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=25965&SPID=1498&DB_OEM_ID=3400&ATCLID=205058760

[AZ BU Fan]

For 30+ minutes of this game, we saw the BU basketball team we have hoped for the past couple seasons....Hustling, ball movement, penetration, rebounding, balanced offense, ball hawking trapping D.

I don't know why or how the players BU will be left with this season have turned this around, but will give credit to the players and the coaching staff.

Without the "big two" playing, wonder if the offense is more balanced, and, the remaining players don't stand around waiting for them to win the game for them.

Watching BU play tonight, with little offensive help from DSE or WL, if the team can make continued improvement......who knows?

Got to continue to cut down on the missed bunnies, poor passes, and the inevitable defensive lapses...and remember what earned them this win....Over 15-20 inside baskets from penetration and interior ball movement. No over reliance on chuck a three. Can only recall a handful of untimely long jumpers attempted, which coincidentally, coincided with Detroits run. Really no need for WL, DSE, DD (or even WE) to launch 3's/long jumpers with the way BU was able to get the ball inside for most of the night.

As the one man AT fan club, he is getting better! He gets pinned behind his player at times in the paint, and, needs to finish some of his shots, but he also had a huge put back tonight, and has blocked 5-6 shots the past several games. I got to believe he opens things up for WE or JP when paired with them, as well as the other interior players (AW or JE). Just got to stay active on D and move quicker between being behind and fronting his player on D. Get more aggressive! I hope his PT drives more desire and intensity to earn more time on the floor the rest of the season.

As for WE, he needs to learn he can not play "post" defense when he wanders out on the wings or has to jump out on switches. Stuff he can do/get away with banging in the paint, can not be done outside the paint without being called a foul. Great offensive night for him! The return of the "Alaskan Avalanche"...Snell said WE's parents were at the game tonight visiting from Alaska....How exciting for them!!!!!

[Braves4Life]

I think my favorite play of the game was when Warren pwned the 5-star at the end of the game and bloodied his lip. I really liked that.

[Chucky T's]

"...Snell said WE's parents were at the game tonight visiting from Alaska....How exciting for them!!!!!

Just FYI...I believe I spotted Naptown 24 in attendace the past two games also...