MBB: Louisiana vs UTA

[basinbear]

Good God, Hervey is a freaking beast.

Great win against a quality opponent.

The SOB looked like George Gervin tonight.....that guy can start for anybody

[ZoomZoom]

For the most part the refs let them play. UTA definitely has to win tournament to punch ticket now.

Hope Hervey goes pro, odds are he won't. We have nobody to match him. Remember, 6'2" Stove jumps center for us.

Thank you Jay Wright.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

http://www.sunbeltsports.org/customp...ampbracket.pdf

I actually like that we are on the side without UTA until finals. Regardless of seed. Gonna be hard to beat those guys again.

Its not going to be easy sledding in the tournament. If we beat little rock, we play georgia State who we do not seem to match up well with. Hell of game tonight, let's go win another 4 more!

[Boomer]

For the most part the refs let them play. UTA definitely has to win tournament to punch ticket now.

Hope Hervey goes pro, odds are he won't. We have nobody to match him. Remember, 6'2" Stove jumps center for us.

Thank you Jay Wright.

-----"refs let them play"---they sure did, but somebody could really have gotten hurt and poor Ray on that one time coming down court was fouled by many before getting mugged and finally getting the call----they were over our backs all night (ESPECIALLY # 45) But like it has been said---one great win and at one time we were fixing to have 4 freshmen on the court tonight!!!

[jllanclos]

Louisiana vs possible opponents:
#10 LR: Wby17, Wby6

Quarter:
#2 GSt: Lby15, Lby3

Semi:
#3 GSo: Lby5, Lby4
#6 Troy: Lby12
#11 App Wby15

— #Louisiana #GeauxLA (@jllanclos) March 5, 2017

#1 UTA vs. possible opponents
#8 CCU: W by 21, L by 2
#9 USA: W by 6, W by 11

Semis:
#4 TxSt: L by 8, W by 15
#5 A-St: W by 6
#12 ULM: LOL

— #Louisiana #GeauxLA (@jllanclos) March 5, 2017

[RaginScotsman]

I was only able to watch the last 8 or so minutes, but that was fun basketball. The 2 threes Harvey made at the end of the game were sick. Our guys stepped up though. We're playing well at the right time and we've hit the 20 win mark by beating a very good basketball team. A lot to be excited about, guys.

[ZoomZoom]

Winning 20 is nice. Winning season on road is nice.

And coaching 101...giving the players all the accolades...is great to hear.

[Cajunsmike]

Hell who knows. CBI? Here we come. At least the future looks bright now.

No need at this point to downplay tonight's result. They just defeated one of the best mid majors in all of basketball. One that is quite capable of winning an NCAA game. If they get in the CIT or CBI and not the NCAA tournament, it will be because the players want to keep playing. I don't think anyone here would really tell Jay Wright that he does not deserve to play another game once the SBC tournament is over. However, three weeks ago, most thought they would not finish with a D1 winning record. They think they can get to the Big Dance and with all the close games they have gutted out recently, they probably have enough confidence to do it.

[Cajunsmike]

Winning road record and 20 win season with several freshmen playing significant minutes..

It's an accomplishment. This was our best defensive game in years and Harvey was OUT OF HIS MIND from the field. Like I said, best non tourney win of the Marlin era.

I'm a realist.. but we have to know how to appreciate the process. This team has done some nice things this season. Not to mention, playing with confidence and momentum going into the SBC tourney..

Good points in this post. Also, these guys did it with no regular over 6'6". Think about that for a second. To win 20 games with those limitations indicates they had to play team basketball and work very hard. I said early in the season that the key to the year they would have would be how they react when a tough stretch hit. Many fans gave up on them when that happened and those of us who support them regardless of how things are going, had serious doubts they could turn it around. They never quit fighting though and ended up with a record almost no one predicted prior to the season. I told people the team knew people were not expecting much and used that as motivation to some degree. Granted, they still have lots of limitations and that will probably cost them at some point in the tournament. It won't be because of a lack of effort however.

[cajundiehard]

Hell of a way to close the regular season. Hervey is a beast

Yes he is a beast. Amazing shooter. Will have to deal with him for another year as he is only a junior.

[Cajunsmike]

Yes he is a beast. Amazing shooter. Will have to deal with him for another year as he is only a junior.

Hervey will play in the NBA. I think there is a chance he declares for the draft.

[RaginEsquire06]

That's 20 wins.. in a rebuilding year.. when expectations were ZERO.

Replacing Wright will be critical. He is just as good to me as the other two NBA players under Marlins tenure.