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Post by slblions08 on Dec 4, 2022 0:15:44 GMT -5
Good team game overall. I liked that they took shots when they needed to spread the floor. But this was defensive victory. Highlighted by Alex and Issanza
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Post by golions1444 on Dec 4, 2022 0:19:01 GMT -5
Nice win. I agreed that winning 2 of 4 of this tough stretch would be good. 1-1 so far
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Post by LIONS90045 on Dec 4, 2022 0:19:35 GMT -5
Issanza became a player tonite He was a game changer especially on defense. In addition to his blocks, he intimidated the other team inside and didn’t foul, which is big! The whole team played a solid game and working the paint especially in the second half was effective. I gather one of Nevada’s big men was out tonite which was a factor. I had missed that Nevada has a big name coach, Steve Alford, with an impressive track record which made the win even sweeter. I’m once again optimistic! Like Winter said, we’ll see how we do when WCC season starts but in the meantime we have some challenging games ahead.
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Post by lmu2008 on Dec 4, 2022 0:49:59 GMT -5
Great win tonight. Even NBD should be happy! Nevada was forced into difficult shots by our defense, which was excellent tonight.
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Post by ALioninWinter on Dec 4, 2022 1:03:55 GMT -5
It’s encouraging to hear that the defense played so well. They are capable of playing quality team defense but it takes a lot of dedication and hustle because they aren’t good individual defenders. They have to constantly support one another. That’s hard to do over an entire game but it sounds like they managed it tonight. Defense and strong rebounding did it. Well done guys!
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Post by nbdlion22 on Dec 4, 2022 2:00:42 GMT -5
Good hard fought victory for the lions
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Post by cs17 on Dec 4, 2022 15:17:41 GMT -5
Incredible defensive effort last night against a solid team.
There was a stretch in the 2nd half where Nevada seemed too spooked to attack the basket. Props to the whole team tonight. Well rounded victory.
Did a good job of maintaining the 8-9 point lead down the stretch to not give Nevada hope in coming back.
The staff and boys should be proud!
Also happy to see a solid group of different fraternities down in the corner section all continually standing, making noise near the opposing basket in the 2nd half.
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Post by LIONS90045 on Dec 4, 2022 18:40:37 GMT -5
Replay of the game is available on demand on WCC Sports Network
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Post by dedicatedlionfan on Dec 4, 2022 22:13:18 GMT -5
Agreed, although we are still towards the bottom of the conference in adjusted defensive efficiency, however we are top of the conference in adjusted offensive efficiency! If the defense can pick up, we definitely will be able to compete with the likes of USF and Portland. Don’t want to jump the gun and dare to say St Mary’s and the Zags
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Post by golions on Feb 1, 2023 20:30:18 GMT -5
Nevada has beaten 2 ranked teams in the last 9 days
1/23 vs #25 New Mexico 1/31 vs #22 SDSU
That win vs the Wolf Pack looks better and better (and helps firm up rankings).
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