Zips vs Can't State In-Game Thread

[bUAkronG]

Melo with the start.

Zips will go inside 75% of the time tonight according to the announcers.

Zeke with all 4 of our early points including a pretty deep jumper with a foot on the 3pt line. who knew he could stretch his range that far?

[bUAkronG]

Can't leads 8-6 with 14:46 to go in the first half.

Zips have come out with a purpose. Missing a couple shots that we know will fall later. Zeke with a lot of aggression on the offensive side of the ball.

[bUAkronG]

This is going about as poorly as we could have feared. Zips have no mojo on the offensive end. But what I'm really shocked at is our defensive efforts. Can't is taking it to us offensively.

Harney with another technical.

Zips down 21-15

[bUAkronG]

Deji with 2 turnovers the last 2 possessions and Can't gets 5 points out of them.

Also, I must be the only one not at the game. I'll try and post less. My apologies guys.

[Gcc]

Deji with 2 turnovers the last 2 possessions and Can't gets 5 points out of them.

Also, I must be the only one not at the game. I'll try and post less. My apologies guys.

I'm here with you!

[bandzip]

I'm here as well. It's pretty obvious we're missing Abreu out there. Lots of turnovers and not getting it inside enough. You can tell they're trying to figure out what will work at the point.

[bandzip]

And Treadwell is trying to do way too much.

[bUAkronG]

This game is far from over but getting doubled up 36-18 isn't going to make this any easier!

How about Melo dropping a 3 out of nowhere. Shoot it!

[Blue & Gold]

I'm here also.

We simply miss AA.

We'll see.

[lance99]

40-25 Can't State. Not good

[LosAngelesZipFan]

We are not locking down rebounds and not going inside consistently. Need the big guys to take this over. Outside shots and guard play will not win this.

[bUAkronG]

Zips turning it up on defense in the second half, and dumping the ball inside. Crowd is very much in the game. Gotta keep it up so they stay in it!!

[Kangaroo Craig]

Shots are just not falling.

[bUAkronG]

This just went from bad to worse. Carmelo out with cramps.

Brian giving the point a try.

[bUAkronG]

Harney with 4 fouls.

Have to get this to within 10 before the next break.

A lot of credit has to go to the Flashes for their offensive gameplan tonight. They look extremely fluid.

[bUAkronG]

Chauncey slashing!!! Love it!!

Can't is taking it to Zeke because of his aggressiveness. 2 fouls on Zeke in the last 2 possessions.

They have an answer for every mini-run we put together. Reminds me of the Buffalo game last weekend.

Zips shooting 5-12 from the FT line.

[bUAkronG]

Zips within 7. Zeke really wants this. He is playing like a man amongst boys, but just made a boneheaded mistake fouling 35 feet from the basket and will have to sit.

Harney fouled out on a dumb offensive foul.

[bUAkronG]

Zips bring it to within 3 with 25.4 left.

Zips fighting.

Brewer with 2 FTs for Can't State.

[bUAkronG]

I can deal with the loss. We showed an extreme amount of fight.

What I cannot deal with is the fact that those Ohio University losers think they've won something, and with a win against Miami tomorrow, will get to hang a banner for sharing the MAC regular season championship with us.

That might be the biggest tragedy of all. Can't beat us in 2 attempts but they sure get to celebrate like they've won something.

[PB1719]

If Betancourt stays in, I think we pull it off. I give him a mulligan, he had a huge burden thrust upon him today. I think he's gonna be fine.

[akronzips71]

If Betancourt stays in, I think we pull it off. I give him a mulligan, he had a huge burden thrust upon him today. I think he's gonna be fine.

I think Walsh looked good at the point, and Reggie showed some stuff at the end. He might be worthy of PG consideration.

More on point, NO DEJI

Just keep him around for when we need to give a foul.

[PB1719]

I'm glad we have a few byes to get our PG situation sorted out. A.A.'s loss is a big blow, but maybe we have enough time to put a patch on it. Also, props to Chauncey for looking close to 100%. I did like how several people stepped up, and showed a lot of heart. Alex made plays, but was turnover prone too.

[Dave in Green]

About 24 hours after the Zips learned they would be without their starting PG, they tried to patch together a lineup that would be effective, and they came oh so close. Melo gave his best effort. But the true freshman who had only been averaging 9 minutes per game was not physically up to the long minutes. He cramped up 3 times, and on the 3rd time they had to carry him back to the locker room. His body was just not able to keep up with what his heart was trying to will it to do. Deji is just not an effective PG. It was a lot to ask of everyone who tried a minute or two at the point. And even with all that, the Zips win going away if they just hit their average shooting percentage. Poor shooting on top of the turmoil at PG was the final nail in the coffin. All the players deserve great credit for the effort they put forth. The crowd was magnificent. They were in it all the way and the JAR was rocking.

The Zips now have a week to figure out who can play how many minutes at the point and be effective doing it. A week of practice can make a big difference, both physically and mentally. I have no doubt in my mind that this team can still W2@Q. It won't be easy, but it is within reach. It will take better coordination among the players, and a week of practice will help a lot there. It will take better shooting, for sure. But I'm not sure how much more effort the players can put out at the Q, because they were giving a lot tonight. Tree was almost superhuman at times. At one point he had to go to the bench for a concussion examination because he hit his head on the floor so hard that he was dazed. But he came back in and kept giving his all. The loss stings. But the season isn't over yet.

[burrdie]

I'm glad we have a few byes to get our PG situation sorted out. A.A.'s loss is a big blow, but maybe we have enough time to put a patch on it. Also, props to Chauncey for looking close to 100%. I did like how several people stepped up, and showed a lot of heart. Alex made plays, but was turnover prone too.

I am with you, the team needs to step up meet the challenge. Betencourt did I nice job tonight.

Rebounds were a major problem and that has nothing to do with AA

Lots of raw emotions coming through. This week needs to be one of coming together as a team and show the character they all have.

Lots of heart at the end of the game, just came a little too late.

Friday will be great, I will be there.

GO ZIPS you have worked very hard not finish it off.

[akronzips71]

About 24 hours after the Zips learned they would be without their starting PG, they tried to patch together a lineup that would be effective, and they came oh so close. Melo gave his best effort. But the true freshman who had only been averaging 9 minutes per game was not physically up to the long minutes. He cramped up 3 times, and on the 3rd time they had to carry him back to the locker room. His body was just not able to keep up with what his heart was trying to will it to do. Deji is just not an effective PG. It was a lot to ask of everyone who tried a minute or two at the point. And even with all that, the Zips win going away if they just hit their average shooting percentage. Poor shooting on top of the turmoil at PG was the final nail in the coffin. All the players deserve great credit for the effort they put forth. The crowd was magnificent. They were in it all the way and the JAR was rocking.

The Zips now have a week to figure out who can play how many minutes at the point and be effective doing it. A week of practice can make a big difference, both physically and mentally. I have no doubt in my mind that this team can still W2@Q. It won't be easy, but it is within reach. It will take better coordination among the players, and a week of practice will help a lot there. It will take better shooting, for sure. But I'm not sure how much more effort the players can put out at the Q, because they were giving a lot tonight. Tree was almost superhuman at times. At one point he had to go to the bench for a concussion examination because he hit his head on the floor so hard that he was dazed. But he came back in and kept giving his all. The loss stings. But the season isn't over yet.

Dave, I can not help but think that we lost by less than AA's 10 PPG. And assists.

I am disappointed, but NOT upset. With the hand we were dealt, we came roaring back and almost pulled it out. In fact, Reggies late foul with 7 on the shot clock may have sealed the deal, but he really had a good game. I would like to see him at PG. I think he is a great athlete.

Now we have a week to work it out, not one day. The problem is that we have to change our basic game plan, because it relies on AA getting 10 points and 6 assists. KD is a great coach, and will work it out.

The one thing no one has mentioned yet is the way we played defense at the end. We were pressing and stealing and came back from 15 down to 3 down. We need to play more of that.

And Melo better eat his wheaties.