SFA (4-1) vs. Pepperdine (3-2)
WHEN: 11/21 (FRI) 8:00P.M.
WHERE: Firestone Fieldhouse (Malibu, CA)
WATCH: ESPN+
For those that don't know, Pepperdine is continually ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Perched in a valley right about beautiful Malibu Beach, it has some of the best sunsets. But, the Lumberjacks have no time for pretty sights tonight. It's time to get ugly.
Coming off their first loss of the season, the Jacks try to mentally regroup after blowing a 7 point lead with just a few minutes left. Last game got away. This one now counts double.
Teams have learned quick that taking Keon out of the loop is job #1. All our offensive efficiency flows through him. Other players have to get open and execute. Lateef Patrick was the latest in a string of guys to step up in a big way. We need an offensive synchronicity to beat a tough Pepperdine team.
Like the Jacks, the Waves are in the mix year in and year out. Their campus draws in kids that might otherwise go to a bigger school. They're led by senior short forward Javon Cooley (15 ppg, 6 rebs) and sophomore Serbian big man Danilo Dozic (14 ppg, 3 rebs). They take a ton of close range shots and they are top 10 in the nation in offensive rebounds. The boards are going to be big.
A good west coast matchup tonight. Don't get caught up in the glitz of Southern California. It's time to chop wood.
Axe 'em!
WHEN: 11/21 (FRI) 8:00P.M.
WHERE: Firestone Fieldhouse (Malibu, CA)
WATCH: ESPN+
For those that don't know, Pepperdine is continually ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Perched in a valley right about beautiful Malibu Beach, it has some of the best sunsets. But, the Lumberjacks have no time for pretty sights tonight. It's time to get ugly.
Coming off their first loss of the season, the Jacks try to mentally regroup after blowing a 7 point lead with just a few minutes left. Last game got away. This one now counts double.
Teams have learned quick that taking Keon out of the loop is job #1. All our offensive efficiency flows through him. Other players have to get open and execute. Lateef Patrick was the latest in a string of guys to step up in a big way. We need an offensive synchronicity to beat a tough Pepperdine team.
Like the Jacks, the Waves are in the mix year in and year out. Their campus draws in kids that might otherwise go to a bigger school. They're led by senior short forward Javon Cooley (15 ppg, 6 rebs) and sophomore Serbian big man Danilo Dozic (14 ppg, 3 rebs). They take a ton of close range shots and they are top 10 in the nation in offensive rebounds. The boards are going to be big.
A good west coast matchup tonight. Don't get caught up in the glitz of Southern California. It's time to chop wood.
Axe 'em!
