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Post by evilleintentions on Nov 29, 2023 21:08:37 GMT -6
Off topic but I saw this tweet and looked up the game. I had forgotten all about this game. Evansville lost a heartbreaker at the buzzer to IU in Madison Square Garden in 1996. I recognized all of the Aces players that played on that team, except for the Sullivan kid. He looked decent from what I could tell. Anyway, not much else to talk about on a night like this this. Multiple YouTube videos of the game if anyone wants to check it out. x.com/dandakich/status/1730047219397439803?s=46
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Post by evilleintentions on Nov 29, 2023 21:10:12 GMT -6
Look at the stats closely. We got homered at the free throw line. I'm disappointed that they lost but I don't think they got outplayed. View AttachmentJevon during the broadcast in the second half said he couldn’t argue with the calls. Said all the Aces fouls were hard, legitimate fouls. Didn’t watch in person so I can’t really comment otherwise.
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Post by Ace78 on Nov 29, 2023 21:13:25 GMT -6
Foul discrepancy between UE and MSU was skewed in a major way. No way the angelic Bears shouldn't have been called for fouling us. That's a ridiculous difference in foul makes and attempts.
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Post by municup14 on Nov 29, 2023 21:21:32 GMT -6
Will be interesting to see if Bailey starts next game, and who's position he takes over.
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Post by sgace on Nov 29, 2023 21:30:46 GMT -6
The Aces fought to the very end. The loss hurts but…I want at least 7k+ in the seats @ the fabulous Ford Center on Saturday. Life on the road has always been a tough gig in conference play. We’ll regroup and get that Home WIN on Saturday… book it!
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Post by 65pointgame on Nov 29, 2023 21:31:20 GMT -6
One bad game on the road to a team that only had one loss.
Good experience for the young guys and Bailey was a bright spot.
Time to turn the page and get ready for Saturday.
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Post by evilleintentions on Nov 29, 2023 21:31:26 GMT -6
I would say Haffner. Haffner is a role player. Bailey is figuring it out.
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Post by ibleedpurple on Nov 29, 2023 21:33:46 GMT -6
I thought Bailey took too many shots in the first half, many were one on one, forced, off balance. However, he is the real deal and attacked and likes to brawl, not afraid. I like that about him. Not sure what happened to Ace Ben H. He did not seem himself, they really took him out of the game early. Hughes was not a factor either.
I like the trap. It again forces turnovers and dictates the pace. We should continue to work on it, improve it, especially with teams who have small guards. Our size and length is going to be tough to overcome for most teams.
Chalk this up to a great learning experience. We all wanted to win them all but we all know it was not going to happen. Braves lost to Murray State so they feel the same way. It has been a really solid start to the season.
We need to regroup, learn from this, improve, and be ready to take down UNI which we can do. We also need 6,000 plus fans, the guys deserve it with this start. I have not lost confidence in this team, this is simply a learning experience. I can see us beating the Bears when they come to The Ford.
Go Aces !
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Post by stennisrm72 on Nov 29, 2023 21:38:12 GMT -6
Look at the stats closely. We got homered at the free throw line. I'm disappointed that they lost but I don't think they got outplayed. View AttachmentAbsolutely 💯
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Post by 83Ace on Nov 29, 2023 22:01:00 GMT -6
There was obviously a big discrepancy on fouls, but watching the game, I would say we earned most of them. What I liked was that we kept battling and did not fold. Last year's team would have got down by 20 points and then go on to lose by 35.
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Post by sgace on Nov 29, 2023 22:13:07 GMT -6
There was obviously a big discrepancy on fouls, but watching the game, I would say we earned most of them. What I liked was that we kept battling and did not fold. Last year's team would have got down by 20 points and then go on to lose by 35. Exactly. This bunch fought to the end. There’ll be brighter days ahead for these Aces and the fan base. Now, get out to the fabulous Ford Center on Saturday and the guys will respond. Cheers!
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Post by 6thman on Nov 29, 2023 22:25:40 GMT -6
Great game came up short. Movin on
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Post by ATP on Nov 29, 2023 22:39:56 GMT -6
Seems like every game last year, if we shot 33 pct. we were thinking it was a fluke. Overall I will take 47 pct. from the field, and for sure on the road.
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Post by gobebryant on Nov 29, 2023 22:40:28 GMT -6
Out of curiosity, what do you consider a good 3-point percentage? 50%? 75%? 100%? Cause 43% is pretty damn good in my book and would have finished 2nd in the Valley last year.
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Post by ATP on Nov 29, 2023 22:42:18 GMT -6
OTOH, the women's team looked like a bad high school outfit the 4th quarter.
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