SFA (3-0) vs. Drexel (2-2)
WHEN: NOV 16 (SAT) 5:30 P.M.
WHERE: Johnson Coliseum (Nacogdoches, TX)
WATCH: ESPN+
After three games, Keller's rejuvenated team has already claimed distinction from the previous season's team. They have already matched last year's mark of three games with 89 points or more in a game. They have eclipsed last season by having 10 players score in a game (every game so far!) whereas last season peaked out with only 9 players scoring. Also, this year's Lumberjacks is #1 in the nation in forcing turnovers so far in the first three games. Not a bad turnaround in six months.
Not so fast says the Drexel Dragons of the Colonial Athletic Association. The 2-2 squad is in the top ten for rebounding (SFA #4 in offensive rebounds) and one of the absolute best in assists. While this hasn't turned into a prolific scoring team, they have been edging opponents by winning extra possessions. They beat Niagara by 8 (sound familiar) and last night got edged by Rutgers by 5. They also have already topped ACU. Watch out.
They are lead in scoring by James Butler (Jr. 6' 8" F) and Zach Walton (Sr. 6' 6" G/F). But all in all, it's a fairly balanced team that should match up well against our tall and fast team. But, they are only averaging 69 points in regulation. If they can't find an extra gear on offense, they will struggle at Johnson Coliseum.
Calvin Solomon and Sama'zha Hart have been more than impressive in their first three games. They move and play like men - not fresh faced boys. Solomon raked in 10 boards against Niagara while Hart is sitting on a very solid 10 points scoring a game. It has been a long time since a freshmen duo have had such success (albeit early). They will be fun to see develop.
Through a couple of tune up games, we've seen flashes of what the potential of this team can be. Every game has been a better test, but the game starts to elevate methodically from here. Kevon needs to be the leader to help us step into each new team. Balance and depth are going to be the metric by which the team rises or falls. If Kevon can grow past last year's isolation ball, he may find himself at the head of a killer squad - instead of just killer stats.
Come out Saturday to watch the Jacks slay some dragons. Axe 'em!
WHEN: NOV 16 (SAT) 5:30 P.M.
WHERE: Johnson Coliseum (Nacogdoches, TX)
WATCH: ESPN+
After three games, Keller's rejuvenated team has already claimed distinction from the previous season's team. They have already matched last year's mark of three games with 89 points or more in a game. They have eclipsed last season by having 10 players score in a game (every game so far!) whereas last season peaked out with only 9 players scoring. Also, this year's Lumberjacks is #1 in the nation in forcing turnovers so far in the first three games. Not a bad turnaround in six months.
Not so fast says the Drexel Dragons of the Colonial Athletic Association. The 2-2 squad is in the top ten for rebounding (SFA #4 in offensive rebounds) and one of the absolute best in assists. While this hasn't turned into a prolific scoring team, they have been edging opponents by winning extra possessions. They beat Niagara by 8 (sound familiar) and last night got edged by Rutgers by 5. They also have already topped ACU. Watch out.
They are lead in scoring by James Butler (Jr. 6' 8" F) and Zach Walton (Sr. 6' 6" G/F). But all in all, it's a fairly balanced team that should match up well against our tall and fast team. But, they are only averaging 69 points in regulation. If they can't find an extra gear on offense, they will struggle at Johnson Coliseum.
Calvin Solomon and Sama'zha Hart have been more than impressive in their first three games. They move and play like men - not fresh faced boys. Solomon raked in 10 boards against Niagara while Hart is sitting on a very solid 10 points scoring a game. It has been a long time since a freshmen duo have had such success (albeit early). They will be fun to see develop.
Through a couple of tune up games, we've seen flashes of what the potential of this team can be. Every game has been a better test, but the game starts to elevate methodically from here. Kevon needs to be the leader to help us step into each new team. Balance and depth are going to be the metric by which the team rises or falls. If Kevon can grow past last year's isolation ball, he may find himself at the head of a killer squad - instead of just killer stats.
Come out Saturday to watch the Jacks slay some dragons. Axe 'em!
Ryan
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