1981 grad

This loss does not bother me because it shows me that Hunter is a legitimate 3rd scorer and if he brings that to Cleveland we will be competitive in every game even against Toledo.

Absolutely horrible call at the end of a game. I hate to see the refs make weak calls at the end of the game even if they are in Akron's favor. What was the ref watching?

That is the 2nd time a kent player extended his arm into Freeman and Freeman gets called for the foul.

It is evening out.

That was Nate just making a frosh mistake and letting a guy get a free pass from the key to the basket. I think Groce will probably sit him down with that play.

Hunter has cooled off from long range but still playing well and getting to the foul line. Great possession where we had the ball for 2 minutes.

I will take a 3 point game early in the 2nd half. The Zips have not played their best game and hopefully can get over the hump and get the lead. Can X get it going in the 2nd half.

I wish Hunter had made that last open 3. It would have given us momentum going into the 2nd half. They are playing tough defense on X and he just cannot get an open shot.

He has had some nice passes while driving the lane. He just cannot finish at the basket tonight.

I hate to answer my own question but thus far he is bringing it!!!

The question I have is whether Sammy Hunter will play tonight with the same intensity he played with on Tuesday. Sammy went to the foul line 7 times on Tuesday. He has only attempted 25 all year!! That is because he was hustling on offense, hitting the boards, and taking the ball inside. He was also hitting his 3 ball and playing great D. I have not been a big fan of Hunter because he tends to stand on the wing, shoot three balls and primarily misses until we are up or down by 20. Not a recipe for success. However, on Tuesday I saw a completely different player. The third scorer we have been looking for all season. What was the difference Tuesday night, his parents were visiting from the Bahamas and he obviously wanted to impress them. He certainly impressed me and all other Zips fans. Unfortunately, on the post game he indicated his parents were leaving the following day. I hope Groce must have a heart to heart with Sammy to explain that if you have the talent to be successful, you should not waste that talent. Or in the alternative, the Zips forum needs to take up a collection and fly Sammy's parents up to Cleveland for the tourney. He needs to bring the intensity every game and should be at the foul line at least 4 times a game. This team needs Sammy Tuesday to show up on Friday.

Thanks, did not think of it that way.

I thought the idea behind the one seed playing first is the give them the advantage of having the most rest between game. if that is the case, shouldn't the 2 seed be the next game?

It occurred right in front of me and I could not believe the no call. They were literally blocking. Tribble who is former linebacker motioned to the bench he was blocked off his man. They also missed a goal tending and a Ball State guy who had his foot on the line before a Zip got called for a foul. This is usually a good crew.

Tough to think we are playing for 2nd place. However, the Kent home winning streak is on the line and it would be nice for the Zips to end it. Big question, can Hunter have another big game and keep playing like he did today. Worth the price of admission.

Listen to the post game and Sammy's parents got to see him play for the first time. The guy surely loves his parents. What a performance. He played tough the entire night. Would love to see him play like that every game. Without his play we lose this game. Heard him post game and really a nice guy. Love to see a guy who has had a rough season have a breakout game.

Great minds think alike. Did not see your post before I posted (LOL)

It is senior night for X and Hankerson. Congrats to our seniors!! It has been 5 years since we had a player stay with the program for 4 years, Jimond Ivey. Next year we will hopefully have two 4 year players, Freeman and Tribble. The new transfer rules have certainly done a number on players staying with one program during their 4 years of eligibility.

Okay, maybe they will just forfeit. (LOL) I don't care who they put on the floor, the Zips can play down to the competition so the the Zips have to play well to win this game and clinch the 2-3 spot.

Wow, the preseason poll is looking pretty accurate right now. They have the top 5 except for Toledo being second instead of first and it was very close. No surprises this year.

Groce stated that If he took his medicine he thought he should be ready on Tuesday. But with sickness you never know for sure.

Heard the Johnsons on the post game show. Really represents Akron well. So impressed that Groce can find great student athletes. Tavari talked about how Groce wants him to play better defense to get more time. He had 2 steals tonight. Also admitted the bank shot was not planned. Nate talked about how much the red shirt helped him to prepare for this year. He also indicated that he is being more aggressive. I hope he continues to improve each game. We need that to advance in Cleveland.

Not me. Tired of seeing Sammy miss his first 5 shots to start the game. He had a great dunk and a couple of nice baskets after the lead reached 20. No way should he start.

Kent down 10 to Bowling Green but it is still 1st half.

Hard to believe but Eastern is up 4 points with 3 minutes left against Ball State. Imani has a double double and he even rebounded his own missed shot.