SFA (13-2, 4-0) vs. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi (5-10, 1-3)
WHEN: JAN 8 (SAT) 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: William R. Johnson Coliseum (Nacogdoches, TX)
WATCH: ESPN3
Four games into the conference schedule and SFA is perfect with a 16.5 point average margin of victory. Of course, the teams that we have played are 2-11 combined and represent 4 of the 6 worst teams in the SLC. Wednesday night we get to add the fifth team in the bottom six - Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Maybe no one knew at the beginning of the season where the Southland would be come conference play, but SFA has three more games against truly terrible teams before getting a slate of play against the actual contenders in the league. Expect more of the same for the next two weeks.
The Islanders are really bad this year. They had a three point loss to Texas A&M, but really who didn't? Corpus does not have one decent game on their record unless you count their almost surprising home win against Northwestern St. They are one of the worst offenses in the nation, and if they weren't halfway decent at hitting threes, they would be dead last. To be fair, their defense is average, but when you can't score, an average defense means you lose.
Willis Wilson knows SFA, and he has been one of the more successful active coaches against the Lumberjacks. So, he may be able to present some wrinkles that the Jacks haven't seen much - like a modified zone. But realistically, unless Miles Smith (6'0" G Jr.) or Jashawn Talton (6'5" G Sr.) just start raining threes with abandon, this game should not be close. Tony Lewis, their big 260 pound senior forward, is a good inside defender, but the combination of Kensmil and Daniels will be more than he can handle.
Depth is always going to be the strength of the Jacks. The Islanders like to play seven deep with three more helping out as needed. However, the Jacks need to run and keep the glacial pace of Corpus moving. Roti has been coming into his own the last few games. If our offense can be Kevon first, Roti outside, Kensmil inside, and Cam everywhere else, we can be building something like unto Underwood's offensive stats. Currently the Jacks have the 5th highest scoring team in the nation. We need to follow up with many more points Wednesday night.
Axe 'em!
WHEN: JAN 8 (SAT) 6:30 P.M.
WHERE: William R. Johnson Coliseum (Nacogdoches, TX)
WATCH: ESPN3
Four games into the conference schedule and SFA is perfect with a 16.5 point average margin of victory. Of course, the teams that we have played are 2-11 combined and represent 4 of the 6 worst teams in the SLC. Wednesday night we get to add the fifth team in the bottom six - Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Maybe no one knew at the beginning of the season where the Southland would be come conference play, but SFA has three more games against truly terrible teams before getting a slate of play against the actual contenders in the league. Expect more of the same for the next two weeks.
The Islanders are really bad this year. They had a three point loss to Texas A&M, but really who didn't? Corpus does not have one decent game on their record unless you count their almost surprising home win against Northwestern St. They are one of the worst offenses in the nation, and if they weren't halfway decent at hitting threes, they would be dead last. To be fair, their defense is average, but when you can't score, an average defense means you lose.
Willis Wilson knows SFA, and he has been one of the more successful active coaches against the Lumberjacks. So, he may be able to present some wrinkles that the Jacks haven't seen much - like a modified zone. But realistically, unless Miles Smith (6'0" G Jr.) or Jashawn Talton (6'5" G Sr.) just start raining threes with abandon, this game should not be close. Tony Lewis, their big 260 pound senior forward, is a good inside defender, but the combination of Kensmil and Daniels will be more than he can handle.
Depth is always going to be the strength of the Jacks. The Islanders like to play seven deep with three more helping out as needed. However, the Jacks need to run and keep the glacial pace of Corpus moving. Roti has been coming into his own the last few games. If our offense can be Kevon first, Roti outside, Kensmil inside, and Cam everywhere else, we can be building something like unto Underwood's offensive stats. Currently the Jacks have the 5th highest scoring team in the nation. We need to follow up with many more points Wednesday night.
Axe 'em!
Ryan
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