Game 24- UMASS

[Reslife4Life]

4 minutes ago, MDZip said:

Calling it now - I think UMass gives Miami loss number 1 at home next Tuesday. 

Either Umass or Buffalo will give Miami a good game

[Illini Zip]

We won it for Evan!!

 

 

Edited 17 hours ago by Illini Zip

[Illini Zip]

UMass is a good team that can shoot very well. But if the MAC doesn't get their fouling in check I could see a bench clearing brawl in the future. My prediction is it happens when UMass plays Kent.

[1981 grad]

Really happy to see Marvin get some minutes and really play well.  His foul shots were pure gold.  You could tell he has been working on that part of his game.  Made some real hustle plays.  That was the 2nd bizarre game at the JAR in a row.  Kent went 1 for 23 from 3 and in this game we almost shot 50 foul shots.  That 10 minute intermission while the refs reviewed the scrum like it was the Kennedy assasination film was rediculous.  I thought the Zips played well but our 3 point shooting was well below 40%.  We also played slow and often shot near the end of the shot clock.  I was surprised to see how much trap zone we played.  The Zips did a great job on the boards against a very physical team.  I thought we were more athletic and quicker than Mass.  Great win for the Zips!!!

Edited 17 hours ago by 1981 grad

[zippy5]

Eric rebounded really aggressively. It's something I've noticed we don't do often. A lot of times we'll block out really well and then just kind of wait for the ball to come down while defenders are jumping over us. Eric just want up and grabbed the damn ball. Good to see

Edited 17 hours ago by zippy5

[NWAkron]

kept looking at the corner scoreboard and subtracting UMass made FTs from Zips made FTs and subtracted that from Akron's score. 

[zippy5]

20 minutes ago, NWAkron said:

kept looking at the corner scoreboard and subtracting UMass made FTs from Zips made FTs and subtracted that from Akron's score. 

[Hilltopper]

Here is a link to the highlights. Those refs must have been high on something to make that ejection.

 

NCAAM Highlights: UMass at Akron (2/13)

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https://cbs-sports.app.link/iTNUxQ2QK0b

 

 

[csims0917]

Very happy with the offensive  effort. It was a good not great shooting night but I’m happy we’ve gotten to a consistent point. Even without the 39 FT attempts we would’ve probably been around 80 which is a good sweet spot without crazy fouls 

[Zippy87]

- Loved Sharron's defense. He seems to be pressing on offense. I've said it before, but I'd consider flipping him and Scott and bringing Young off the bench for a bit. He'll still get plenty of minutes, but I wonder if it may allow him to relax his game a bit.

 

- Really nice game from Shammah. After Evan was ejected, he was one of the ones that really stepped up. I also noticed how calm he was throughout that incident. His veteran presence is huge for this team. 

 

- Evan was fantastic. He's such a natural athlete - I think he has the highest upside of anyone in the roster. I'd like to see him get starts moving forward - he has earned it. 

 

- Marvin gave us some really important minutes last night. What he lacks in size he makes up for in effort. He is tough as nails. I'd like to see him get 5-10 minutes every game. 

 

- I feel for Barre. His injuries have prevented him from finding his groove and now he is pretty clearly pressing. Groce/Ford seemed very frustrated with him on the play where he got it stolen away then committed a frustration foul. He never got back in.

 

- Hope Oggy is at least developing in practice. I was/am excited about him - his game is raw, but you can see the enormous potential when he does play. 

[Reslife4Life]

17 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

- Marvin gave us some really important minutes last night. What he lacks in size he makes up for in effort. He is tough as nails. I'd like to see him get 5-10 minutes every game. 

 

- I feel for Barre. His injuries have prevented him from finding his groove and now he is pretty clearly pressing. Groce/Ford seemed very frustrated with him on the play where he got it stolen away then committed a frustration foul. He never got back in.

Out of reactions. This is a good evaluation of both of them. I really do think that both of them can find their own roles instead of taking each other’s minutes. I still hope barre can step up and contribute cause with his size it will eventually come in to play

[clarkwgriswold]

 

[clarkwgriswold]

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2026/02/14/akron-zips-basketball-evan-mahaffey-ejection-umass-mac/88662310007/?tbref=hp

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 hour ago, csims0917 said:

Very happy with the offensive  effort. It was a good not great shooting night but I’m happy we’ve gotten to a consistent point. Even without the 39 FT attempts we would’ve probably been around 80 which is a good sweet spot without crazy fouls 

 

That style offense is what I've been wanting. High octane, lots of movement, lots of opportunities. Most teams won't be able to keep up, as we saw last night. We don't even have to shoot particularly well. Keep this style up. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[Illini Zip]

2 hours ago, Hilltopper said:

Here is a link to the highlights. Those refs must have been high on something to make that ejection.

 

NCAAM Highlights: UMass at Akron (2/13)

Watch Now

https://cbs-sports.app.link/iTNUxQ2QK0b

 

 

 

I love the very last frame of this video. The look of incredulity on Groce's face when talking to Frank Martin in classic. I sure wish I knew what they were discussing.

 

 

[Zips1991]

16 hours ago, Reslife4Life said:

Does the ejection take effect next game too?

I think it's a one game suspension if it's a flagrant 2 foul. But I couldn't hear the announcement at the game so I'm not sure how it was classified.

[kreed5120]

9 minutes ago, Zips1991 said:

I think it's a one game suspension if it's a flagrant 2 foul. But I couldn't hear the announcement at the game so I'm not sure how it was classified.

 

It would have had to be a flagrant 2 for the automatic ejection. It will be interesting to see if the league office steps in to review this. Evan certainly deserved a technical from my vantage point, but that was one of the worst calls I've seen all season. I consider myself fairly objective too.

[clarkwgriswold]

 

[NWAkron]

1 hour ago, Zips1991 said:

I think it's a one game suspension if it's a flagrant 2 foul. But I couldn't hear the announcement at the game so I'm not sure how it was classified.

I heard Flagrant 1.  also, two of those refs ive never seen in the JAR

Edited 1 hour ago by NWAkron

[HoopsFan03]

49 minutes ago, NWAkron said:

I heard Flagrant 1.  also, two of those refs ive never seen in the JAR

Flagrant 1 doesn't get ejected. I sat behind the bench. Evan was shocked when the ref told him. 

[Blue & Gold]

4 hours ago, Illini Zip said:

 

I love the very last frame of this video. The look of incredulity on Groce's face when talking to Frank Martin in classic. I sure wish I knew what they were discussing.

 

 

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