Arizona barely foils NAU's upset bid.
by uofafanatic on Dec 16, 2010 10:01 PM PST
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PrintArizona's glaring weakness against the zone defense almost cost them the game against NAU. This is getting ridiculous. Any hopes that Arizona had improved in the last week, were dashed tonight. This team doesn't look like it has elevated its game at all. It remains a team searching for its identity, learning as it goes. A young team, that should be great next season, but constantly shoots itself in the foot this season.
Pros: Arizona found a way to fight back and win. Specifically, the 3 point shooting at the end of the game was impressive.
Player of the Game: Derrick Williams - 17 points, 4 rebounds
Cheer of the night: Brendon Lavender shooting down the court, stealing the ball, and dunking it to sink NAU's upset hopes.
Cons: Inconsistent play, poor shooting early in the game, and horrible rebounding.
Jeer of the night: Jamelle Horne, scoring 2 for the Lumberjacks. I don't want to hear any excuses, or justifications. That is never acceptable. Do better. (Note: I mistakenly put Kyle Fogg's name as the 'jeer of the night'. That has been corrected, and Horne is getting the credit he deserves. Thanks for pointing that out, simetrclystable. Apparently, I need to do better...)
Here's hoping the Wildcats build off of this somehow, and up their game before the Pac-10 games tip off. An interesting test first, however. NC State (6-3) won't be a pushover at home.
Bear Down, Wildcat fans! Beat the Wolfpack!
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Was the jeer of the night supposed to be Jamelle Horne? Between the made basket for NAU and the inbound error it is really frustrating. He seems to try very hard, but so hard that he either over does it or just doesn’t think at all.
by simetrclystable on Dec 17, 2010 1:15 AM PST reply actions
Whoops.
You are absolutely correct. Wow, I must have been out of it. Editing that now.
Patrick Evans (uofafanatic)
Darnet Nau!
Let’s be honest NAU should have been creamed last night. I’m an NAU alum and the fact that they hung with Arizona made me proud. However, losing the game in the final minute really sucks. It was almost as painful as seeing the Arizona football team lose to ASU in OT by a blocked extra point kick. My hat goes off to the wildcats. They earned that win. I still have faith in my Lumberjacks and hope they win the Big Sky conference title to get an automatic bid into the tournament.
by Tucsonlumberjack on Dec 17, 2010 3:51 PM PST reply actions
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