Game 24- James Madison

[clarkwgriswold]

LEAD!

[zipsrule]

13-2 run.

[Let'sGoZips94]

MUCH better. Love this run. Great coaching by Groce to get the guys to refocus and reorganize. 

[Reslife4Life]

'Ol Reliable: Greg Tribble "floater"

[zipsrule]

Another defensive breakdown.  WAY too many easy layups given up.

[AkronAlumnus]

for crying out loud

[zipsrule]

Bad possession, but we get a foul called.

[clarkwgriswold]

Well, played like **** for 3/4s of the half and only down 4.

 

Zips really need to clean up that defense in the second half.  They gave up waaaaaaaaay too many easy baskets.

Edited February 10, 2024 by clarkwgriswold

[1981 grad]

Thorton looks like he just cannot drive to the basket.  He starts heading that way and then stops.  We need our guards to step up on the double team.  We have seen some outside shooting Tavari, Hunter, and some inside moves from Ali.  This needs to be a team effort and the Madison defense seems to have some of our guys afraid to penetrate. 

[Reslife4Life]

We have to hit free throws if we want to win this one

[Illini Zip]

29 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

So far, this is the hardest playing defensive opponent the Zips have seen this season along with St. Bonaventure.

Both physically strong as well. I think we are getting bumped off our spots too much. 

[Spin]

I never thought I’d say I miss cable. But I miss cable. What a mess. My daughter has an older TV with only a couple apps. None useful. Played hell getting it on my tablet. But I tuned in just as the Zips got going so there’s that.

[dirtyolcrowe]

I think Tavari has to play more.  He’s a better ball handler than Thornton. 

[clarkwgriswold]

Thornton led the MAC in assists and is always near the top in assist to turnover ratio.  His ball handing is fine.  He's just not a great penetrator or very explosive, talents possessed by Tavari.   It's all about timing and matchups with those two.

[clarkwgriswold]

27% shooting/8 turnovers to 3 assists.  

[AkronAlumnus]

oof

[Reslife4Life]

Solid possession here lets get the lead

[1981 grad]

Tribble is taking the ball inside and making tough shots.  Dawson was open on the wing and Tribble just took it to the hoop.  He is playing like he wants it bad.  Love watching him play.

[clarkwgriswold]

I like the extra guard coming in the for the Zips with either Dawson or Hunter going to the bench. 

[LZIp]

Thornton needs to stop shooting the ball.

[Reslife4Life]

Someone has to make a three, come on

[Let'sGoZips94]

Green never sees the ball the rest of the game. Gotta take him out of this game. 

[AkronAlumnus]

might have to guard #13

[1981 grad]

They will keep doubling us inside until we can make a wide open 3.

[clarkwgriswold]

Bad switch on Green left Enrique on him and they never switched it back.