November 23, 2009 –
by Brendon
Saturday
Saturday’s slight was highlighted by a mid-major battle in Philadelphia between Siena and Temple. The Owls won, 73-69, in what has to be a frustrating loss for Fran McCaffery’s team, since the Saints won three of the Four Factors.
|
Poss |
PPP |
eFG |
Turn |
Reb |
FTR |
| Siena |
70 |
0.99 |
0.483 |
0.158 |
0.324 |
0.203 |
| Temple |
70 |
1.05 |
0.557 |
0.201 |
0.273 |
0.082 |
As we continue to see, eFG is the trump card to override deficiencies in the other areas. Siena made seven more free throws, had three fewer turnovers and two more offensive rebounds, but none of that mattered because of the disparity behind the 3-point arc. Siena hit 1-of-9; Temple made 6-of-19. Juan Fernandez was especially big for the Owls, making 4-of-6. Read More »
Posted in Reviews/Previews
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Tagged Atlantic-10, Butler, Craig Robinson, Drake, Evansville, Fran McCaffery, Jeff Capel, Juan Fernandez, Kevin O'Neill, Larry Sanders, Loyola Marymount, Missouri Valley, Nik Raivio, Oregon State, Pac-10, Portland, Sacramento State, Shaka Smart, Siena, Southern Cal, Southern Illinois, Steven Pledger, Temple, UNLV, VCU, Willie Warren
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January 19, 2009 –
by Brendon
If asked before the conference season which teams are most likely to jump out 6-1 in conference play, most Valley fans would have listed at least half the league before getting to Northern Iowa. But in his third season since Greg McDermott left for Iowa State, Ben Jacobsen’s Panthers are atop the Missouri Valley after going on the road to dismantle defending-champion Drake, and that, combined with Bradley’s loss in Carbondale put the Panthers in first place. Read More »
Posted in Mid-Majors
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Tagged Ben Jacobsen, Bradley, Creighton, Drake, Evansville, Greg McDermott, Illinois State, Indiana State, Johnny Moran, Missouri Valley, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, Wichita State
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