MBB OT Final : Louisiana 76, SMU 72

[ZoomZoom]

Last year we started Greg Williams JR at point early in year. Then we went to undersized Trajan Wesley. Our run in the tournament occurred with Michael Thomas playing more. This season we have decided to go with whoever is more effective between Fulks and Thomas depending on matchups. Much more stable situation than a year ago leading to fewer turnovers. By the way, below 12 is our goal. Last night we had only four in second half and OT. Winning basketball there.

Against Tech we had 8 first half and 5 second half turnovers.

I’m realistic knowing there’s always bumps in the road during a basketball season. But these guys respond well. Maturity is priceless.

[moorecajun]

Nothing pretty about that shot, haha

The landing is a 10 more often than not!

[Cajunsmike]

OK...y'all covered just about everything about this game and our season so far except for our other big man from NY. I was hoping to see more from him this year, but so far he hasn't made much of an impact.

Isaiah did not do much last night but he did have a key play against ETSU in the Asheville Tournament finals. Forced a misfire on defense late in the game.

[moorecajun]

Isaiah did not do much last night but he did have a key play against ETSU in the Asheville Tournament finals. Forced a misfire on defense late in the game.

I am hoping he improves to the point he can be used to spell JB in the first half anyway, to keep him fresh and hopefully low on fouls, for the second half.

He plays with a lot of energy, let's just make it productive!

[Cajun Soldier]

Wow who would have thought that The Big Fish would bring some excitement to UL doing a time of year we've been spoiled the last few years and we're not even guaranteed a bowl game this year. Hopefully they can keep it going until diamond sports season

[ZoomZoom]

Realize any team runs the table in the SBC is still has a 1 out of 14 chance to punch the NCAA ticket. Enjoy the ride.

[RaginDave]

Realize any team runs the table in the SBC is still has a 1 out of 14 chance to punch the NCAA ticket. Enjoy the ride.

So we should not care about any of these games?

I think everyone realizes that we still need to win the SBC. But winning as many games in the regular season does a few things for us. #1. Will help us improve whatever seed we might get in the NCAA’s and B. Improve our chances at a NIT bid. And 3. It makes the season allot more fun when you are 25+ wins vs.20+ losses. And D. Allows us to complain about something else.

[CajunNation]

Realize any team runs the table in the SBC is still has a 1 out of 14 chance to punch the NCAA ticket. Enjoy the ride.

Bull.

At-Large bids are never out of the question if you schedule accordingly or win enough games.

[ZoomZoom]

So we should not care about any of these games?

I think everyone realizes that we still need to win the SBC. But winning as many games in the regular season does a few things for us. #1. Will help us improve whatever seed we might get in the NCAA’s and B. Improve our chances at a NIT bid. And 3. It makes the season allot more fun when you are 25+ wins vs.20+ losses. And D. Allows us to complain about something else.

Never said don’t care. Way we’re playing now, a 20 win season looks very promising. If we can sweep the Texas/CCU/ODU road stretch, the dome will be rocking in January.

[RaginDave]

Never said don’t care. Way we’re playing now, a 20 win season looks very promising. If we can sweep the Texas/CCU/ODU road stretch, the dome will be rocking in January.

One at a time. Beat drake.

[RaginDave]

Isaiah did not do much last night but he did have a key play against ETSU in the Asheville Tournament finals. Forced a misfire on defense late in the game.

Isaiah’s job is to gobble up minutes and give us whatever he can as far as points go. We need him to give JB quality breaks. I don’t care what he scores. I need him to defend and rebound and clog up the middle.

He didn’t give us allot last night but the 4-5 minutes he gave us were huge because it allowed JB to not get that 3rd 1st half foul.

[CajunEXPRESS]

A few years back SFA was a 12 seed out of the SLC. They did win the tournament, but a 12 seed is an at large seeding. If they lost in the finals and properly seeded they might have been a 13 seed at large. Let’s focus on Drake, and every game going forward.

[Turbine]

Best start to a Louisiana men's basketball season (after 5 games) in 33 years.

[RaginDave]

Best start to a Louisiana men's basketball season (after 5 games) in 33 years.

‘89-90 season. My 2nd year at UL.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Best start to a Louisiana men's basketball season (after 5 games) in 33 years.

Well that would be one of Marty’s teams. If so he also won one in the dance.