Suddenly slumping at free throw line

[MelRock]

We definitely shoot free throws better at home than on the road.
What is interesting is, we are shooting even better in our road wins than our home wins (73%-71%).

Well yes, but we have only won 1 game on the road, so not a good comparison. That is why I placed the home and away records. In 3 of the losses on the road Boise 86%, New Mexico 77% and McNeese 82% we shot free throws very well. What it comes down to that this team is young but getting better.
Both Bryant Mbamalu and Elfrid Payton are starting to thrive in Marlin's system. Besides Alan-Michael Thompson they are the only ones that have spent more than 1 year on the team. I guess my point is these team is only going to get better. If they can hit their stride going into the SBC Tournament it should be exciting. The next 2 years we are going to be looking at the favorite to win the SBC West if not the the whole Sun Belt.
Geaux Cajuns!!

[MelRock]

Here are some numbers
Shawn Long 36th in NCAA & 2nd in the Sun Belt rebounds
Elfrid Payton 34th in NCAA & 1st in the Sun Belt in steals
Shawn Long 8th in NCAA & 2nd in the Sun Belt double doubles

I believe we have a few more stats that are in the top 50 of the NCAA, but I have not have time to look them up. I usually post stats on my twitter account @CajunFan11 for basketball, softball and baseball.

Geaux Cajuns!!!

[IberiaCajun]

Suddenly?

You're right.
The BB team has not shot 70% from the free throw line in 20 years!

" The last time that the Cajuns shot above 70-percent for an entire season came 20 seasons ago (1993-94) when they went 463-for-647 (.716)."

[IberiaCajun]

Well yes, but we have only won 1 game on the road, so not a good comparison.
Geaux Cajuns!!

Good catch! Just wanted to show how stats can be misleading. Sometimes you have to read beyond the stats.
It's still amazes me how we shut down Tony Mitchell in that game (and every game, for that matter).

[Parrott]

Here are some numbers
Shawn Long 36th in NCAA & 2nd in the Sun Belt rebounds
Elfrid Payton 34th in NCAA & 1st in the Sun Belt in steals
Shawn Long 8th in NCAA & 2nd in the Sun Belt double doubles

I believe we have a few more stats that are in the top 50 of the NCAA, but I have not have time to look them up. I usually post stats on my twitter account @CajunFan11 for basketball, softball and baseball.

Geaux Cajuns!!!

Going into tonight, Elfrid Payton led the SBC in steals and assists. He was also the nation's only player this season to average at least 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Shawn Long was second in the SBC in doubles-doubles, 3rd in scoring & rebounding & 4th in blocks. He led all freshmen in double-doubles & was tied for 8th among all players.