MBB Final: LA 83, ULM 76

[zephyr]

In looking at other threads I realized there wasn't even a game thread? Come on people.

[ULvictory]

I’ll admit. The turnaround this team has made in the past two games is impressive. The players are not quitting, and that’s awesome to see. Let’s see if we can continue this into the Texas trip.

[zephyr]

I’ll admit. The turnaround this team has made in the past two games is impressive. The players are not quitting, and that’s awesome to see. Let’s see if we can continue this into the Texas trip.

I don't know what to call it. I don't know if its impressive to just be playing like you should but I think its a testament to how badly they were playing for a couple of weeks there. Been inconsistent all year. Hope we get a strong finish.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I’m thinking that the game actually wasn’t as close as the final score. Clearly we were in a defined slow down towards the end. Let them get to the basket to avoid old fashioned 3’s. That type of closing the gap in college basketball happens almost every game. We protected the open 3’s and they drove to the basket.

Overall it was our game to lose, and we refused to take the bait.

[STPacronym]

I agree the game was fairly close throughout. That point guard of theirs is a player that is more than solid and you can’t give him an open look from three or you usually pay. Had we gotten the lead to 15 we may have coasted. Warhawks responded every time we threatened to which did not surprise me. Also, Justin Miller deserves lots of credit for the way he is passing the ball out of the post. Offense is more effective since they made that a focal point.

I had been down on Miller with his decision making last year and the first third of games this year. The guy has really improved his game. To be fair, he's always been a guy that has put his head down and played hard. There isn't as much glory in making a nice pass to set up a good shot vs jacking up a 3, but his passing the ball is a big part of making this team go.

[Cajunsmike]

I had been down on Miller with his decision making last year and the first third of games this year. The guy has really improved his game. To be fair, he's always been a guy that has put his head down and played hard. There isn't as much glory in making a nice pass to set up a good shot vs jacking up a 3, but his passing the ball is a big part of making this team go.

Also second game in a row he gets double figure rebounds. Impressive for a guy who can’t jump higher than my old legs. That happens on the road trip and we may steal one

[Million$Mullet]

Also second game in a row he gets double figure rebounds. Impressive for a guy who can’t jump higher than my old legs. That happens on the road trip and we may steal one

He’s getting those rebounds by default, Mike 😉

[ManAboutTown]

Agree that Justin Miller has much improved with his decision making.

ULM did not impress me at all.

[AirBill]

I know this has been a frustrating season, but imagine what might have been had Marquetti and Julien not gotten hurt, and Gladney not missed crucial time due to his concussion.

[Million$Mullet]

Agree that Justin Miller has much improved with his decision making.

ULM did not impress me at all.

Other than Ertel and the transfer from Wichita I agree. This game wasn’t really that close. I don’t care if they got it to within 6 late in the game. We were in full control

[Cajunsmike]

Agree that Justin Miller has much improved with his decision making.

ULM did not impress me at all.

ULM looked like a different team than when we played up there. Perhaps that is because Smith was injured early in the game. As far as Justin goes, some of his rebounds were luck but you don't get double figure rebounds in two consecutive games without strong effort.

[RaginDave]

So what I think is that if Marquetti would be healthy we would have at least 2 or 3 more conference wins. In that case the Cajuns would be either 17-8 or 18-7 overall, and a conference record of either 8-4 or 9-3 and would be right in the hunt for the conference lead. Instead we are 15-10 and 6-6.

It sucks that Marquetti, arguably our best player (I know Gant is probably, but you can make a case for Marquetti) is out. also it shows how one player on a mid major can really affect a team with an injury and don't forget we are without Kobe Julien as well, who would have contributed this year.

Gant and Stroman will be huge losses next year, but i am excited to see Jalen Johnson and Kobe Julien next year as well as the growth of a few players like Wesley and the continued growth of Davis.

I hope we decide to play in a post season tournament so that Gant and Stroman can continue to showcase what they can do.

Oh and by the way, is anyone else besides me impressed with how PJ Hardy has stepped up lately. he is the 4th leading scorer on the team in conference play, behind, Gant, Stroman and Davis?