67 BU - 68 WCU Final

[Big Mike]

well we outshot,out rebounded,had less turnovers, and lost....ft's and 3 pt shooting cost us although we only took 7 all game.....

That and nobody on the team could gaurd #4....they would let him go and he would drain an open shot?

[lefty]

That and nobody on the team could gaurd #4....they would let him go and he would drain an open shot?

that one looong one at the wing was a dagger.....

[shaunguth]

This was a bad loss. It won't hurt our at-large chances,

Thanks Coach......on a disappointing night......that did make me laugh.

[Buesch N Chips]

When will the intro on the scoreboard fix the fact that Jordan Prosser is not a junior? Embarrassing.

Also, never throw him a behind the back pass.

Not sure why we lost, but I know it wasn't because we have a first-year coach, unless that is a factor in our FT%, 3FG%, and ability to not foul 3 point shooters.

At the beginning of the year all I said I was looking for was improvement as the year progresses. Hopefully it starts soon.

[shaunguth]

That and nobody on the team could gaurd #4....they would let him go and he would drain an open shot?

Was #4 the guy that JP was "guarding" as he shot a 3-pointer?

[shaunguth]

Not sure why we lost, but I know it wasn't because we have a first-year coach, unless that is a factor in our FT%, 3FG%, and ability to not foul 3 point shooters.

The head coach is responsible for his team.....but not completely just yet, because he didn't recruit all of these players. I think that's how the story goes.

[Da Coach]

As I said in another thread, there were some coaching decisions that might be questioned, but I'll let that go. However, one that cannot be ignored was the situation just before halftime. Bradley had a 3 point lead, but WCU had the final possession of the 1st half. We only had 4 team fouls, which means we had 2 "fouls to give". Yet we never even attempted to foul WCU as they drained the 35 second clock and started their offense with 4-5 seconds left, and got a three point shot from the corner that tied the game at halftime.
A simple foul as they started the offense would have prevented that shot.

[Big Mike]

Was #4 the guy that JP was "guarding" as he shot a 3-pointer?

That might have been #5...he was 8-8 from the FT line!

[lefty]

As I said in another thread, there were some coaching decisions that might be questioned, but I'll let that go. However, one that cannot be ignored was the situation just before halftime. Bradley had a 3 point lead, but WCU had the final possession of the 1st half. We only had 4 team fouls, which means we had 2 "fouls to give". Yet we never even attempted to foul WCU as they drained the 35 second clock and started their offense with 4-5 seconds left, and got a three point shot from the corner that tied the game at halftime.
A simple foul as they started the offense would have prevented that shot.

I was mentioning the same thing at the time.....DSE was guarding the point too I think and he didn't have a foul yet

[shaunguth]

As I said in another thread, there were some coaching decisions that might be questioned, but I'll let that go. However, one that cannot be ignored was the situation just before halftime. Bradley had a 3 point lead, but WCU had the final possession of the 1st half. We only had 4 team fouls, which means we had 2 "fouls to give". Yet we never even attempted to foul WCU as they drained the 35 second clock and started their offense with 4-5 seconds left, and got a three point shot from the corner that tied the game at halftime.
A simple foul as they started the offense would have prevented that shot.

That was a curious decision.....but probably done that way because we don't have the talent on this team to do it.

[ancona flash]

Coaching decisions and lousy FT shooting aside, can anyone explain to me how we can look so active on D during the first part of the 2nd half, and then when we need stops the most, decide to give space to their best 3 pt shooter?

[Bradleyfan1]

Braves lose by 1. Worst loss of the season. Wofford is better than WCU, although WCU is in the weaker half of the SoCon.

Hahaha wofford better than wcu, not to say wofford couldnt win that match up on a given night but lets think a little free throws cost us this one and defense which surprises me and presents the same old problem we dont know who we are its just talent out there thats it!

[mrcoachdude]

missed ft's hurt at the end and bad shot selection....we fouled on a 3 and that didn't help either......disappointing loss to say the least

fouled a three point shooter and I think we fouled on a made three as well giving them a 4 point play? If I am remembering right...

we really needed a defensive stop at some point in the last 3 minutes and didn't get one....

entertaining...frustrating....entertaining...frust rating...enter...etc etc...

[Bradleyfan1]

Tough loss but my observations are that WL needs to get better quickly playing the point or our season will be very very long. I like WL but we have to have a better option at point. How many TOs? It also looks like TB has lost some of his explosiveness. I guess sitting out a year will do that. He needs to find a way to get into the flow of the game. He should try cleaning up the boards like he use to his first year.

Really? look at the stat line tb and wl were both fine better than fine cept at the free throw line, defensively not tight enough down the stretch. I'm at a loss but sadly weve been here before and we will respond how bout we beat big blue and put this behind us shall we yes we shall!

[Bradleyfan1]

That was a curious decision.....but probably done that way because we don't have the talent on this team to do it.

AMEN!!!! but lets beat big blue and put this behind us! BU!!!