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Not sure how many of you listened to Groce on the post-game show, but he talked about what he's trying to build here with the program. It was a great interview. He talked about the main focal points being hustle, toughness, etc., and those are non-negotiable. He said win or lose today, the answer would have been the same, that the guys fought really hard with a lot going against them and he would have been proud regardless of the result. The whole interview gave me incredible optimism for where the program is headed under Groce. Those are the qualities that teams who make runs in the tourney possess. The way the team reacted to the victory was awesome. The genuine smiles were a sight to see. This team is young and will grow closer with the adversity. Our future is bright.

Jaden Sayles' mom is on twitter & around 7:30 simply tweeted "Way to go!!!" along with a retweet of Akron Zips MBB's tweet about the win today. The fact she's happy about the win & doesn't seemed primarily concerned with Jaden is probably an extremely good sign. I hope Jaden keeps taking it strong to the hole. I love it. I don't believe we've had a big attack the rim like this since Tree.

He also walked Sayles out to the bench towards the end of the game. I think we have a winner.

dre? Oh dre??? Where are you on this one dre? What Groce did today with what he had on the floor at the end had to make you proud to have him as the head coach.....no retread talk, now. Sorry for the trolling....

It might. Typically with concussions, light and noise bothers you. I don't know if the protocol has changed, but I've always known it to include avoiding exposure to light and noise.

You're one for one lilroodude.

Coach D's Dukes now 13-5, 4-1 in conference after Three OT Thriller.

@chapelrob

This was supposed to be a very good game but the officials made it a very frustrating one to watch. I am not sure how the players/coaches could retain their cool after some of the dubious foul calls. Back to basketball, I can't wait to see how this team develops. Can you imagine the team with Cotton, Parrish, Patton, and Sayles being Juniors/Seniors? While this year may be a bit painful, the future is bright! I said it before and I will say it again: Sayles is the new Zeke, maybe even better. This guy is the real deal. (I am glad he seems to be ok after that nasty landing). Finally, am I the only one who was warm and fuzzy seeing president Wilson give a bear hug to Cotton at the end of the game? I am glad we have a president who gets it!

I think catching the rim with the ball may have thrown him off. After watching too many Zips big men over the years not go up strong, I like seeing Sayles do it.

Groce told Frenchy he was going to call a timeout when Smith came up with the rebound but Coach Ford was in his ear and convinced him to let it play out.

This is one of the worst officiated games I've ever seen.

What was really terrible about the Sayles play was after he hit the ground the ref stood there watching for a second and then gestured to play on. Meanwhile Sayles is going into convulsions! Terrible officiating. Buddy Mayborg needs to retire or go back to calling highschool games