CajunsWin Louisiana 64, JMU 61

[zephyr]

To add another thing, Ratliff needs to play more. He's an athletic big who hustles on D and rebounds fairly well while he's also shooting the 3 at a good clip right now. We need all the threats on the perimeter we can get especially with Olvera being in a slump there and Lavergne being streaky at best.

[Cajunsmike]

Mike, there were times when we drove the lane and had seemingly a layup to convert and we kicked the ball out for a 3. It worked sometimes but we gave up a prime scoring opportunity and/or the ability to draw a foul in the process. That's risky and when you have one of the worst 3 point shooting teams in the SBC doing this, that's playing into the defense's hands. It worked for us but that's something we've been trying to move away from. Besides the game winner was the same play before that kicking out to Olvera who was struggling from the field for all of conference play at 0 for 5 for the night. Like I said, it worked out but had we lost, the reasons would have been obvious.

I had confidence many of those those threes were going to be made when I saw the pass to the shooter. I saw a good pass and shooters in proper position to have a quick release. Olvera was the exception. He was obviously off and would have preferred he be more selective. He did hit one three from the corner and had a nice assist on the winning basket. He also has been working harder on the glass in recent games. Good way to contribute when your shot is off.