2019-20 MBB: Louisiana 73, Youngstown 61

[Turbine]

LA 73
YS 61

[CajunVic]

Raise and extention next week.

[Benchwarmer]

When they settled down and actually played real basketball, the cajuns did well. When they played street basketball they were pitiful. Good win that honestly I did not think they could do. Geaux Cajuns.

[CajunEXPRESS]

We destroyed the Vegas line. At least the spread

[cajun67]

28-32 from the ft line. Cajuns won game at the line. Who knew??

[ZoomZoom]

According to the article in the advertiser this morning Wesley and Aucoin could play tonight and Russell is questionable. Smith was having a procedure done yesterday and is still out. Hardy has been allowed back to practice to give them an extra body. Just speculation on my part but Wesley may be at a point where he can't do further damage and choosing to play through the pain. If it's too much he could still be shut down and get a medical redshirt, he may just be able to give some minutes in games until Hardy is possibly reinstated.

I'll be shocked if Hardy plays this year.

[Cajunsmike]

Awesome to hear, his addressing of the team must have gone a long way.

I had not heard he addressed the team. Perhaps he apologized for his actions and begged to be part of the squad again. This may turn out to be a good life lesson for the young man. Note, the coaching staff did not come close to considering allowing him to enter the game tonight. Wesley was rusty tonight but the minutes he was on court allowed some much needed rest to the regulars. Lafayette also contributed in his 3 minutes. I noticed he had 3 rebounds, a blocked shot, and a basket during that time. The guy who likely will end up taking a medical redshirt is Javone Lowery. Still on crutches at game tonight.

[Cajunsmike]

28-32 from the ft line. Cajuns won game at the line. Who knew??

22 straight from the line in the second half. I can't tell you how significant that stat is. That alone covers up lots of sins and win you lots of games that are in doubt. We did have plenty of mistakes in the first half to cover up including a stagnant half court offense and too many turnovers. Encouraging that several players knocked them down and even the front end of the one and one was hit twice. I do give coaches credit for one thing and that was sitting Dou Gueye for some bad decisions offensively. While he was out we did struggle on the boards against a bigger team. When he came back in he was more in control and helped against the press as well as at the line. Also, this was Kobe Julien's best game in every aspect. Moved well all over the court and showed no ill effects from the injury. Need that Kobe to show up more frequently for this to not be a rough season. Finally, I do expect PJ Hardy to play again. He would not have been allowed to practice yesterday and dress tonight if there was not a plan for him to return at some point.

[Cajunsmike]

Yeah I heard that then I thought I read about a procedure. Hope he’s back asap for sure

Expectation is that Smith will be back sometime during the upcoming trip. If not at Wyoming, sometime on the Vegas trip. Note I said expectation, there is no guarantee.

[ZoomZoom]

I had not heard he addressed the team. Perhaps he apologized for his actions and begged to be part of the squad again. This may turn out to be a good life lesson for the young man. Note, the coaching staff did not come close to considering allowing him to enter the game tonight. Wesley was rusty tonight but the minutes he was on court allowed some much needed rest to the regulars. Lafayette also contributed in his 3 minutes. I noticed he had 3 rebounds, a blocked shot, and a basket during that time. The guy who likely will end up taking a medical redshirt is Javone Lowery. Still on crutches at game tonight.

Well, I thought Maggard made it clear awhile back he mirrored Robe’s rules.

[ULvictory]

Nice win tonight. Very pleased with the run at the end and the free throw shooting. We needed this one as we head on the road for the next few weeks.

[Hatch]

22 straight from the line in the second half. I can't tell you how significant that stat is. That alone covers up lots of sins and win you lots of games that are in doubt. We did have plenty of mistakes in the first half to cover up including a stagnant half court offense and too many turnovers. Encouraging that several players knocked them down and even the front end of the one and one was hit twice. I do give coaches credit for one thing and that was sitting Dou Gueye for some bad decisions offensively. While he was out we did struggle on the boards against a bigger team. When he came back in he was more in control and helped against the press as well as at the line. Also, this was Kobe Julien's best game in every aspect. Moved well all over the court and showed no ill effects from the injury. Need that Kobe to show up more frequently for this to not be a rough season. Finally, I do expect PJ Hardy to play again. He would not have been allowed to practice yesterday and dress tonight if there was not a plan for him to return at some point.

I agree, I could see with the injury scenario why they would invite him back to practice only. However if the intention is for him to be suspended for the full season he would never be allowed to dress and sit on the bench during a game.