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The Zips get the week off for exams then return to the JAR next Sunday to face 1-6 Jackson State. Jackson State's record is a little deceptive as they've generally been in their games and their one win came in their last game against SMU. Prior to that they lost 95-78 in the cavern known in Oxford. They play TCU this Tuesday. Ken Evans and Trace Young lead Jackson State scoring each at 14.1 ppg. Evans is a 6'5" RS guard while Young is a 6'8" RS senior guard/forward. Young leads rebounding at 6.4 rpg along with 6'9" junior forward Romelle Mansel. They were predicted to finish 7th in the SWAC preseason poll, placing no one on the first or second team. The Tigers' new head coach in former Cav Mo Williams. Willams brought Young with him from Alabama State.

I left when Evan Wilson hit his 3. That completed my day. With the season ticket, that cost me between $3 and $4. I didn't get my money's worth.

A team consisting of Evan Wilson and the managers would be better competition.

Highlight of the game.

34-12 at half

4 guards starting, no hunter.

Tavari in starting lineup.

With Mr. Pinky, all things downward are possible.

I can confidently say that the program is in better condition on December 2, 2022 than it was on December 2, 2021. I'd have liked to have seen more wins but in the final analysis I am pleased with the direction of the team and this coaching staff.

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Expecting a huge crowd with the Browns game and return of Deshawn Watsonmytowel.

I did not listen to the post-game, but early on I wondered if something was up with X health-wise as he seemed to come out much earlier than normal in the first half. I wonder if maybe he was under the weather.

Groce figures it out.

As I have mentioned before, I think Enrique and X are struggling at times in part because all of their opponents are now well aware that they are the two primary scoring options and best offensive players on the Zips. Until some others step up they will continue to see pressure and double teams.

The Fighting Muskies of Muskingum University come to the JAR Sunday afternoon to face the Zips to start the "get well" portion of the Zips 22-23 schedule. A crowd of less than 500 is anticipated. Muskingum stands at 0-5, having lost to perennial powerhouses Mount St. Joseph, Albion, Washington & Jefferson, LaRoche and Kenyon. The tallest player on the squad is 6'6". 5'11 sophomore guard DJ Donnell leads the Fighting Muskies at 10.4 ppg with 6'2" sophomore guard Zaveon Croft contributing 8.6 ppg as the team's second leading scorer. The Muskies also have Akron area players Jarmond Hogg (Ellet) and Ethan Taylor (Tallmadge). The Evan Wilson fan club will be out in full force in anticipation his on court appearance.

Very little consolation but they held them 18 under their season average.

I think we'll induct it into the ZN Dumb Post Hall of Fame without making it wait the required time period.

Yep, damn shame they built around a kid who worked himself into being an All-MAC player.

True, it's a different game.

Zips with some real issues tonight but I will give them credit for continuing to put forth max effort.

Back in the day Tavari would have been called for a carry every time he touched the ball.

X misses two free throws followed by a silly Enrique foul. Not their night. The Zips really seem to be having trouble with Marshall's length. You'd have thought MSU, WKU and LSU would have prepared them for the length.

Nice to see Hankerson back in. If they don't close it up soon, the Zips should just put in all of the young guys and get them some floor time.

I really thought this would be another 88-86 type barnburner like last year.

It's the smell of the popcorn.