I watched George Mason play VCU - and man - they are a physical team and their forward Jalen Haynes is a "brut". Please note that Drake showed everyone how to play a team like Missouri with strong and superior athletes - Drake used what I call a spread offense and Missouri was not use to playing and defending such a game - such a strategy. I hope that Bradley matches George Mason physical game - if not - it could be a long Saturday afternoon for Bradley. GO BRAVES !!!
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Final: Bradley 75 George Mason 67
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Bradley simply cannot afford another 8-27 shooting from three, like they did against North Alabama. I think this game will be decided on how well Bradley shoots. George Mason is a very good rebounding team, so I don't expect Bradley to win that battle. They need to excel at what they have done best this year, their shot creating and outside shooting.
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Have posted before about maybe having a watch party at Renaissance. Buty phone calls and e- mails have gone unanswered. So obviously there will be no watch party on campus. But if you want to go to Crusen's, they usually have the game on. Shelton's on Farmington Rd. also has the game to watch. Tough game this afternoon. "LET'S GO BRAVES"
it won't be easy but compare stats between Jalen Haynes and ISU's Chase Walker..
In EVERY category they are nearly the same -- except Chase Walker is superior in all (even in HEIGHT & WEIGHT),
except a thread of a difference in rebounding - and he's way better in 3 point shooting.
And yet in the two games Bradley played against Walker, our defense held him well under his averages.
(he averaged 9 pts, 6 reb on sub-.500 shooting against Bradley)
Hoping Meta has a great game!!
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We need to limit our turnovers to under 10 and rebound today in order to have any chance at winning. I like our chances if we do those two things just because it gives us more shots.
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Is Almar on the bench? He hasn't been in the rotation yet.
Bradley built the lead to 18 points halfway trough the 2nd half, but then nearly blew it. George Mason got back to within 3 points with just under 4 minutes left in the game. But the Braves held on and won 75-67.
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Thomas and Meta both played pretty well in one game, hey hey! Especially Thomas of course, but Meta looks quicker and more decisive offensively than ever if he can stop fouling.
I mentioned Zek’s lack of focus at times on both ends throughout the year, and I actually think his absence the last couple of games has actually lessened our lulls. When we have a lull in one end we seem to pick it up on the other end. And this was against an elite defensive team. Davis was great too!
We now have a home game to get to the final four of the NIT. As disappointing as not making the tournament was this year, that’d be a nice consolation prize at least.
I mentioned Zek’s lack of focus at times on both ends throughout the year, and I actually think his absence the last couple of games has actually lessened our lulls. When we have a lull in one end we seem to pick it up on the other end. And this was against an elite defensive team. Davis was great too!
We now have a home game to get to the final four of the NIT. As disappointing as not making the tournament was this year, that’d be a nice consolation prize at least.
The only bad news is that the video replay of Darius Hannah's injury appeared to show a rather severe strain of his right knee lateral ligament as his knee flexed inward. That is usually an injury that doesn't require surgery, but it does usually require rest and a knee support to allow that ligament to heal.
I don't expect Darius to play in the next game.
Corey Thomas came up huge. A career-high 21 points and 11 rebounds. He was 7-10, and 3-5 from three. And, he was shorted at least one more rebound when they credited a late rebound to Duke Deen that Corey rebounded and threw to Duke.
Christian Davis, who has played unselfishly all year, and could have been a bigger scorer, was terrific today. He tied his career-high of 21 points. He was 7-11 and 5-8 from three, including that miracle shot he got off late as the shot clock was running out. He also had 4 rebounds and 2 steals, and played 37 minutes. CD was terrific.
Bradley will play Chattanooga either Tuesday or Wednesday in the quarterfinal round.
If the NIT doesn't announce the date and time this afternoon, then they might not make the announcement until after the 6 games Sunday.
I don't expect Darius to play in the next game.
Corey Thomas came up huge. A career-high 21 points and 11 rebounds. He was 7-10, and 3-5 from three. And, he was shorted at least one more rebound when they credited a late rebound to Duke Deen that Corey rebounded and threw to Duke.
Christian Davis, who has played unselfishly all year, and could have been a bigger scorer, was terrific today. He tied his career-high of 21 points. He was 7-11 and 5-8 from three, including that miracle shot he got off late as the shot clock was running out. He also had 4 rebounds and 2 steals, and played 37 minutes. CD was terrific.
Bradley will play Chattanooga either Tuesday or Wednesday in the quarterfinal round.
If the NIT doesn't announce the date and time this afternoon, then they might not make the announcement until after the 6 games Sunday.
Georgethedog
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Great win. Hannah should have gone with his gut and not played as this is exactly what he was trying to avoid. Just really sad for him.
I hope they play Tuesday because Wednesday I can't make the game. If they win I will go to the final four, but without Hannah their chances are not as promising going forward. I hope you heal quickly with no permanent effects Mr. Hannah.
I hope they play Tuesday because Wednesday I can't make the game. If they win I will go to the final four, but without Hannah their chances are not as promising going forward. I hope you heal quickly with no permanent effects Mr. Hannah.
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That may be as proud as I've been of a Bradley team, and I've been proud of a lot of them! Short-handed against a quality team on the road. I think GM had only lost one home game this season. Gutty performance. I hope Peoria rewards these scrappy Braves with a good, appreciative crowd on Tuesday. Let's cheer them on to Indy!
And for those keeping track, that was a Quad 1 win.
And for those keeping track, that was a Quad 1 win.
houstonbrave
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I was in the crowd. I feel awful for Darius. Corey played by far his best game and CD is just so good.
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One of Bradley's greatest upsets in NIT History! I didn't expect this! They surprised me on the road as a fairly big underdog! This has to help our recruiting effort also! Potential future recruits pay attention to post season success!!!! Let's get Cooper Koch to the game Tuesday! Lathan Sommerville are U around? I want so Badly for Bradley to make the NIT final 4 so I can see them play at Historic Hinkle Fieldhouse! I was there earlier in the season for a Butler Connecticut Game and the exciting environment is as good as any in College Basketball! GO BRAVES!