GameDay Open Thread: USC vs. St. Mary's
by Joey Kaufman on Dec 23, 2009 1:22 PM PST
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USC Trojans vs. St. Mary's, December 23, 2009 2:00 PST, ESPNU
Despite all the doom and gloom stories that were printed before the season got underway, the current USC men's basketball has posted a 6-4 record thus far and is presently on a 3 game winning streak. Now, just think about that and smile for a brief moment.
But nevertheless, today's contest against a 10-1 St. Mary's team provides a significant challenge for the Trojans, as they must perform much better than they did during Tuesday's narrow 55-51 victory over Western Michigan. St. Mary's should also provide the Trojans with a far steeper challenge, as they presently have a top 20 Sagarin rating. Here's a closer look at the Gaels via the Trojans' official website:
SCOUTING THE GAELS -- Saint Mary's (10-1) defeated Northeastern 78-67 yesterday for its eighth consecutive win. SMC's only loss was a 72-70 setback vs. Vanderbilt on Nov. 20. The Gaels are led by center Omar Samhan who has averaged 21.5 points and 11.6 rebounds. Freshman Matthew Dellavedova is second on the team in scoring with a 13.9 average. Saint Mary's has averaged making 9.1 three-pointers per game, 15th in the nation. USC leads the all-time series with Saint Mary's 7-0, winning the last meeting 69-63 on Nov. 18, 2006.
Should be a competitive game. Yet, hopefully, it turns out in 'SC's favor.
Fight On! Beat the Gaels!
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I'm not sold on St. Mary's at #20
They have beaten no one. Absolutely no one. Oregon is terrible. Hope SC shows up and takes care of business!
lets hope they are legit..
and we beat them today…
we need some more GOOd looking Non conference wins..
1 vs teneeesee is nice but only that wont get anyone into the tournament
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
Grades have yet to be released for a significant portion of the student body (everybody who isn’t a football player, myself included) so his status is still pending.
Read me at www.conquestchronicles.com
by Joey Kaufman on Dec 23, 2009 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
waattt!
so there is a chance he is going to be ineligible this whole season then ?
by matthewmafa on Dec 23, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
ya, i’m a freshman here at ‘SC…I’ll eventually post a bio
Read me at www.conquestchronicles.com
by Joey Kaufman on Dec 23, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
Pepito!
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 23, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
I read 12/23
let’s see if he plays in this game. the timing would be great. if we get by this one, we sure could use him for UNLV.
game start time?
it says 2 o clock…
but approximately what time do you really think it’ll start..?
more like 2:30 or even later?
Leonard Washington Available for Today's Game
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 12:12 PM PST reply actions
LEONARD! LEONARD! LEONARD!
Wow, what a front line. Seriously, this must be one of the most physical front lines in the country. Thanks for the post, LS.
It is on ESPN college
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by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
Western Michigan killing Northeasern
The team we beat is killing the team St Mary’s beat. Is this a good sign?
Yeah this is fairly typical of these kinds of tournaments.
But it would be nice if we didn’t looked so disorganized on offense.
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Marcus Johnson
Looking more comfortable driving than earlier in the season. I’m also glad they started him instead of Leonard. O’Neill should take his time getting Washington worked into the starting lineup and figuring out what works. No problem with him coming off the bench cause he’ll always come to play.
His play the last 2 games seems improved
Maybe Gerrity has taken pressure off him?
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Euroleague
He can shoot the three, nice to see him with the green light, wasn’t shooting it at the start of the season
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
I think the Gaels will pick it up some in the second half
But our defense will keep us in this.
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USC Defense
- in adjusted defensive efficiency in the country according to Ken Pomeroy
kenpom.com
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
Really hustling on defense
Committing good fouls too, making St. Mary’s earn the points at the stripe.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
Well....
33-23 USC at the half, I’ll take it. However, the Trojans and Gaels were trading baskets for the last 3 minutes or so, not a pace or style of game that favors SC. Its also annoying that Stepheson picked up a third foul, but it hurts a lot less with Leonard available to play. Interesting to see if the defense can hold the course and continue to lock down the perimeter.
Nice hustle on D
Samhan, the St. Mary’s big, is getting basically every easy shot opportunity blown up in his face. There was Washington’s block earlier, and now there was consecutive plays where easy baskets turned into the ball being forced out of bounds by Marcus Johnson and Kid Euro. St Mary’s kept possession, but SC is really making a statement defensively in the paint.
Needs to work on those post moves
A bit too hesitant, when he’s got position on his man he needs to receive the ball, put it on the floor at absolute once max and make a move towards the basket or pass it back out to the perimeter. Thats twice now that he’s dribbled towards the top of the key and then shuffled his feet on the inside.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
Donte
I’m happy with him spotting up and shooting, he seems to get in trouble when he over penetrates into the lane.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone lose the feed on JustinTV
the stream switched to the Louisville game? any web streams out there?
No Kidding...
But its not really USC hoops if its not close at the end!
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
Nice game it's good to see Lenny play, I forgot how gifted he was.
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by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 4:36 PM PST reply actions
60-49 final
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by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 4:37 PM PST reply actions
I wonder if Marcus johnson might need glasses?
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by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 4:38 PM PST reply actions
Nice game
Good first outing by Leonard, nice all around game by Kid Euro, and another impressive showing from Gerrity. The defense really carried the day though, and I actually would have liked to see Marcus Simmons on the court a little more. You could argue that USC has the two best OOC wins right now.
Tenn is by far #1
I think the next best two that I saw were Princeton and LSU, neither ranked. I forgot who beat them. Any other even decent OOC wins? Other than UCLA and the B12 challenge games, the PacX has played a bunch of nobodies, but I guess that’s the game in college hoops.
St. Marys was 26 in Pomeroy's ratings
And had an RPI higher than 30. Its a pretty good win all things considered.
by Laughing Stock on Dec 23, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
Got to love the effort this team puts out, they just don't stop playing hard nose DEE.
Wow to 2 blocks by Len really were epic and made those dude think twice.
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by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 4:42 PM PST reply actions
Washington
beat a ranked Texas A&M today. one of the star aggies went down with what was maybe the worst sports injury i have seen live on television. terrifying.
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