MBB Final: Louisiana 66, USM 45

[Louisiana84]

Next year this will be a conference game…

[ManAboutTown]

Cajuns played very poorly on offense most of the night in my view. Encouraging in that a road blowout against a CUSA team still happens despite that. Too many missed shots near goal, granted probably more fouls occurred than were called. Still, too many turnovers and missed free throws to be successful against a quality opponent. Having said all that the Cajuns defense was OUTSTANDING. Rebounding was a positive as well. Virtually all the loose balls wound up in Cajun hands. Those things will travel and lead to lots of victories.

Defense and hustle will always be something we can control, so that is very encouraging. In the past, we’ve been streaky offensively. I wouldn’t say that’s what happened last night. I think the most impressive things were A) you didn’t shoot well and won by a lot B) when crunch time rolled around, the entire team seemed to have kicked their play into overdrive.

[SlickRick]

We can play better on offense. We must have missed 10 to 12 shots within 3 feet of the goal. Jordan brown will be doubled most nights. He struggled offensively the whole first half. Defensively, we looked salty.

[BeauCajun]

Woke up, blow out win on the road 66-45. This is a game we would of lost last year. Room for improvement, yes. Could hear you guys that made it there, good job.

Geaux Cajuns.

We were cheering very loudly. LOL. Hoarse this morning. Now heading for the weekend sweep.

[JMV JustMyView]

We were cheering very loudly. LOL. Hoarse this morning. Now heading for the weekend sweep.

Gargle with alcohol and see if that helps.

[Million$Mullet]

We were cheering very loudly. LOL. Hoarse this morning. Now heading for the weekend sweep.

How was the crowd and atmosphere? Sounded loud on the radio.

I’ll say this. Once we settle down and kinda get out of our own way, we are very dangerous.

[BeauCajun]

How was the crowd and atmosphere? Sounded loud on the radio.

I’ll say this. Once we settle down and kinda get out of our own way, we are very dangerous.

Crowd was about 1/3 full in their gym. Cajun fans numbered about 30.

The facility was a step back in time. 3/4 of it was bench seating. It will rank near the bottom in the SBC.

Positives: they sold beer and free parking was only a quarter mile away. Atmosphere was great when USM made their comeback. Fans were into the game. Look forward to coming back.

On to Troy.

[BeauCajun]

Gargle with alcohol and see if that helps.

Will try that at noon. Someone has to drive.

[moorecajun]

Gargle with alcohol and see if that helps.

That gargle works best if swallowed when done!

[RaginScotsman]

It was a good OOC win. Not sure how good USM will be, but they’re future conference mates and it was on the road. I haven’t looked at the past schedules, but it feels like these early season OOC games against regular joe teams were just ones we’d lose.

[Turbine]

It was a good OOC win. Not sure how good USM will be, ...

They were undefeated

[CajunNation]

Crowd was about 1/3 full in their gym. Cajun fans numbered about 30.

The facility was a step back in time. 3/4 of it was bench seating. It will rank near the bottom in the SBC...

It’s weird. Back in the early 90’s, their budget was double ours.

[ColoradoCajun]

Kobe Julien, according to the MBB Instagram. Anyway, I'm really happy we're 2-0 and got another big win. Geaux Cajuns!

[Cajunsmike]

It’s weird. Back in the early 90’s, their budget was double ours.

They were able to get into CUSA when it was formed while we had to struggle as an independent for a few years.

[Rainman66]

Defense and hustle will always be something we can control, so that is very encouraging. In the past, we’ve been streaky offensively. I wouldn’t say that’s what happened last night. I think the most impressive things were A) you didn’t shoot well and won by a lot B) when crunch time rolled around, the entire team seemed to have kicked their play into overdrive.

I am all for the basketball team taking a page from football and just winning, even it is mostly ugly. As Dr Maggard says ... "Winning Matters" !!