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Am I wrong for thinking it isn't that crazy to think Miami could enter the MAC Tournament undefeated? vs Buffalo at Kent vs UMass vs NIU at Buffalo at Marshall vs Ohio at UMass vs BGSU at EMU at WMU vs Toledo at Ohio Not having to come to the JAR and only playing Kent once (although at Kent) gives them a favorable road to Cleveland.

21 points, 16 rebounds for Enrique last night 💪

I'm not sure if Freeman had other two-way contract offers last summer, but I am not sure Minnesota is the best fit for him. They've shuffled him back and forth between Minnesota and Iowa but haven't had him active for any games in Minnesota. With Iowa, his usage on offense seems lower than last year with the Mad Ants. Last night, he wasn't even in during crunch time in the last 4 minutes. I really wish he could go elsewhere where there may be more opportunity.

Completely outplayed in the 2nd half. Let's see if they can hang on.

Let's get our guy to Los Angeles for All-Star weekend - vote for Enrique for the NBA G League Next Up game! NBAGLeague.com/Vote

I think they challenged themselves - Purdue, Yale, and Murray State are all projected to make the NCAA Tournament in the most recent bracketology on ESPN. Our problem dating back to the KD years has always been actually winning these games. I don't believe we have ever defeated a program in the Top 25. Our best non-conference wins were probably our NIT wins - Houston, Florida State, Temple.

I agree, and I think a starting lineup matters more than some believe. A team can absolutely set a tone early that dictates the rest of the game, and we saw our squad do that multiple times last season. I think Sharron performs better off the bench at this point in his career, too. Personally, I'd like to see more Stankovic and less Halligan. Nothing against Halligan, who plays really hard, but Oggy's ceiling is just so much higher. Evan Eric Lyles Scott Johnson Young Hardman MMK Stankovic Once Barre returns, he can take minutes back from Stankovic. But right now, I'd love for him to get more court time.

Right now, the primary issue for the Zips seems to be depth. Sharron Young and Bowen Hardman haven't shot the ball well this season. Eric Mahaffey started the season well but has been up-and-down since (as one would expect from him in his first year). Oggie has basically fallen out of the rotation. It doesn't sound like Barre is close to returning. It's basically Tavari, Shammah, and Amani, with Evan occasionally having a decent scoring game. For us to win the MAC and possibly get a win in March, we're going to need one or more of Young/Hardman/Ev. Mahaffey to get going with more consistency.

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Where do you think Scott has regressed? His overall numbers show a slight improvement over last season. Or do you mean recently? I do think starting is important to some players. Maybe it shouldn't be and you're right about the minutes mattering most, but the reality is it can definitely play a role mentally. I think Young actually fits better off the bench right now, anyhow. I love his energy and he can serve as a bit of a change of pace. I don't think Halligan is long for the starting lineup, nor do I expect him to play more than 8-10 minutes a game once Barre is back. Speaking of Chabi, I would like to see him get a shot at starting once he is ready again. Lyles Ev. Mahaffey Barre Scott Johnson That's a pretty good mix of scoring and defense.

CMU had a 16 point lead against Toledo at home and lost by 3.

We will be fine, I am just more annoyed than anything else because that's a good team, but nobody we shouldn't have handled, and we don't get another shot at them at The JAR. They are probably a few easy MAC wins away from Top 25 discussion now.

Miami made an adjustment in the final minutes and basically took Tavari away, doubling him and forcing someone else to beat them. I would imagine our future opponents may take notice of that, too.

Another year of not breaking through and beating top opponents. Maybe in March.

Only letting one side play, too.

I forgot how much these guys flop.

Shammah Young, Zach Hannigan...😂

Sure wish they'd let both teams be physical.

Miami is starting to hit their 3s...

Can you imagine if Tavari had followed Nate out the door?

24-8 points in the point so far in favor of Akron. Need to take advantage of that further in the 2nd half. Miami probably looks at Suder only having 2 points and only being down 3 as a good sign.

I don't think Halligan is playing better defense today. I like Zach, but he is struggling to keep up.

The transformation Tavari has made over his Akron career and Shammah has made since transferring over have been incredible.

Neither team hitting 3s so far.