SFA (2-0) vs. The U (1-0)
WHEN: NOV. 13 (TUE) 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: Watsco Center (Coral Gables, FL)
WATCH: ESPNU
SFA takes on Miami Tuesday night in the first D1 competition of the season for the Jacks. The ACC foe Hurricanes are a tough methodical team who are comfortable winning - especially at home. Miami has made the last 3 NCAA tournaments in a row. The last found them as the first round loser to the amazing Final Four run of Loyola - Chicago. This season they are off to a strong start by overwhelming Lehigh by 20 points.
Miami is led by their tiny (5' 7") point guard Chris Lykes who makes up for his stature in assists and shooting ability. His first game netted 22 points to lead the other Miami starters who all scored in double digits. A guard heavy (but don't think small) team, they can be very methodical on offense with a potent perimeter game. The are used to breaking defenses inside and out. Typically this is a good style for SFA to hurry up with their quick man-to-man pursuit, but we will be tested with their discipline. Collectively though Miami's stats do not impress, and we should be able to slow their offense if SFA's defense can play at high level.
Offensively, SFA should have more wide open looks then against the two previous opponents who were just willing to only play defense inside the arc. However, we will need to be crisp with our passes as the Hurricanes are known for jumping passing lanes and coming up with steals. Miami can be turned over which should lead to some fast offense for us. Production from our guards as well as strong interior play from our newcomers needs to reduce the burden from Kevon and Shannon.
2 freshmen
4 sophmores
4 juniors
3 seniors
WHEN: NOV. 13 (TUE) 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: Watsco Center (Coral Gables, FL)
WATCH: ESPNU
SFA takes on Miami Tuesday night in the first D1 competition of the season for the Jacks. The ACC foe Hurricanes are a tough methodical team who are comfortable winning - especially at home. Miami has made the last 3 NCAA tournaments in a row. The last found them as the first round loser to the amazing Final Four run of Loyola - Chicago. This season they are off to a strong start by overwhelming Lehigh by 20 points.
Miami is led by their tiny (5' 7") point guard Chris Lykes who makes up for his stature in assists and shooting ability. His first game netted 22 points to lead the other Miami starters who all scored in double digits. A guard heavy (but don't think small) team, they can be very methodical on offense with a potent perimeter game. The are used to breaking defenses inside and out. Typically this is a good style for SFA to hurry up with their quick man-to-man pursuit, but we will be tested with their discipline. Collectively though Miami's stats do not impress, and we should be able to slow their offense if SFA's defense can play at high level.
Offensively, SFA should have more wide open looks then against the two previous opponents who were just willing to only play defense inside the arc. However, we will need to be crisp with our passes as the Hurricanes are known for jumping passing lanes and coming up with steals. Miami can be turned over which should lead to some fast offense for us. Production from our guards as well as strong interior play from our newcomers needs to reduce the burden from Kevon and Shannon.
2 freshmen
4 sophmores
4 juniors
3 seniors
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