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[CrimsonandCream14]

Finally found the offense to end the half! Carry that over to the 2nd half and defend the 3 and we'll be ok.

 

[NickZepp]

Nice end to the half to take a lead at the half. I don't think Bama scored the last 2 or 3 minutes.

 

[steverocks35]

We held them to 29 points in the half. That's outstanding defense.

 

[hoopsaustin]

That last possession was a disaster. But harkless is becoming a solid role player with potential for more.

Team has no egos except for the occasional kobe bryant by 1 of our players..

Good game so far

 

[stormspencer]

All things considered, a pretty good half. Frustrating at times, but if they can hit a few more 3s, I expect it to go down to the wire.

 

[hoopsaustin]

That TO is on Gibson. Zero reason to give that to Vic with under 5 on the shot clock.

Exactly. "Know who you're passing to in that situation" echos in my head

 

[steverocks35]

Amazing stat of the half. We outrebounded them 23-13.

 

[sheepdogs1]

We've outrebounded them 23-13 overall and 9 to 2 on the offensive boards (we've also attempted 2 free throws). It obviously helps to outrebound them by such a margin when the team is shorthanded (should bode well for the 2nd half).

 

[hoopsaustin]

Amazing stat of the half. We outrebounded them 23-13.

Very true. Large disparity is largely due to vic working on the O board so well. I love that!

 

[OUsky]

Yes really good DE and a good first half. We just don't have any bench today. Top 6 needs to play a lot in second half.

 

[steverocks35]

I like how ESPN is treating the SEC/Big12 challenge like it's the Ryder Cup. "5 needed to win." As if it's in any way meaningful lol.

 

[CrimsonandCream14]

Lon threw his mask on the ground after we gave up that wide open dunk down the stretch. He definitely wants this one a little more, you NEVER see him show that much emotion. :ez-laugh:

 

[sheepdogs1]

I like how ESPN is treating the SEC/Big12 challenge like it's the Ryder Cup. "5 needed to win." As if it's in any way meaningful lol.

It's their job to hype things like that as they've had plenty of practice at it over the years.

 

[sheepdogs1]

With 2 fouls, Harlkess needs to play smart and be able to stay on the court with such few bodies in reserve.

 

[hoopsaustin]

I like how ESPN is treating the SEC/Big12 challenge like it's the Ryder Cup. "5 needed to win." As if it's in any way meaningful lol.

Ya but i appreciate that here. Making the "challenge" more fun. Why wouldn't they pay any mind to the challenge, then it wouldn't be a challenge

 

[BoulderSooner]

Hell of a half for the good guys.

 

[CrimsonandCream14]

That is a miserable TO from Gibson good lord. Taking a bunch of not good looks on offense to start the half.

 

[Soonerinkc]

And if you can’t see that his positives far outweigh the negatives and that he makes us a far better team, I don’t know what to tell you. I also don’t recall ever suggesting that he is flawless.

lol...WHERE did I say that? good grief

 

[steverocks35]

Can't lose their shooters

 

[OUReality]

Hill!!!!!