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Game 34: CAA semifinals vs Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: Checkmate Date: March 10, 2024, 11:31 pm
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HOFSTRA (20-12, 12-6 CAA)
Last Game: Hofstra 73, Delaware 58 on 3/10/24
Last Game vs SBU: Hofstra 72, Stony Brook 71 on 2/1/24; Thomas
game-winner at the buzzer; SBU 12-27 from three
Checkmate Guess the Line: Hofstra -4.5
NET Ranking: Stony Brook 179, Hofstra 107
KenPom Rating: Stony Brook 176, Hofstra 108
KenPom Prediction: Hofstra 74, Stony Brook 69
Watch: CBSSN or
(HTM) https://www.cbssports.com/watch/cbs-sports-network
Listen: TBD
TSM Point Watch: 1,310; Next up: 12th Akwasi Yeboah (2016-19)
1,317
Notables:
6-3/200 gr G Tyler Thomas 22.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.2 spg,
.854 FT%, .372 3-pt FG%
6-8/210 jr G Darlinstone Dubar 18.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.1 spg, .534
FG%, .399 3-pt FG%
6-0/170 jr G Jaquan Carlos 10.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 6.4 apg, 1.6 spg,
.899 FT%, .347 3-pt FG%
6-10/215 gr F Jacco Fritz 7.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.0 bpg, .654 FG%
6-6/195 jr G German Plotnikov 6.4 ppg, .611 FG%, .509 3-pt FG%
I can't believe this is happening. Just gigantic stakes.
We've been right there with them twice, had them on the ROPES
twice, and let them off the hook. Inexplicably. That Thomas
game-winner was a thing of homeliness, but it's hard to say it
even stings with us being where we are right now. We can forget
about all of that and make it really hurt for years to come.
We come in bloodied from an absolute prize fight. Meanwhile,
Hofstra had the double bye and really coasted past Delaware.
Before that, they climbed the CAA table with double-digit wins
over Drexel and UNCW (both out; crazy), and followed it up with
the rout tonight. They're talented, they're relatively rested,
and they're going to be an awfully tough out.
I really can't believe what happened tonight. Maidoh career
high! 12 for 17! Who saw him being the one to keep us in it?
Obviously the Williams injury prompted that, and it's a shame
that his career had to end that way, but kudos to the guys for
taking advantage, including Fitz with a big 16 and 5. And of
course Clarke with just monster make after monster make. He's so
much like Brunson. Undersized, not chiseled, but man can he
maneuver to create space or get his defender in the air and
create contact. What a weapon. I'm thrilled that they picked up
for TSM, who had an off night but contributed in other areas.
We'll need him tomorrow. He's equipped himself well defensively
against Thomas. He put 26 the last time, but still, I feel like
he had to work for it, plus we did a better job on Dubar.
Gotta keep this short long day.
What an enormous spot for us.
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: OldSeawolf Date: March 11, 2024, 5:28 am
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Wow, the battle of Long Island; who could have asked for
anything better. Again, pressure on Hofstra here, as the
expected winner. We want revenge, and I'm sure the way the last
game against them ended, we want this one bad. We'll be ready,
exhausted or not, and I expect this game to be a close battle.
You're right, AC has reminded us so much of Brunson these last 2
games. Creating, looking for his shot, being the big game/shot
guy. Fitz with a quiet 16 and 5, but glad he recovered from
that poor Northeastern outing. And Maidoh came out of nowhere
last night, to play the game of his life. Noll was quiet last
night, but I expect him to be ready. Even Frey had an impactful
game, with that huge 3 (after the ball fake.....why doesn't he
do that more???). TSM gets a reprieve, after being in foul
trouble most of the way yesterday. I don't know why, but as
soon as he picked up his first early in the game, I was
concerned about foul issues with him.
One thing I'll say about this team, after a choppy season, the
seniors (TSM, AC, Noll, Fitz) are never ever afraid to take the
big shot. And after last night, we can add Maidoh to that list.
Still surprised that TO hasn't had any minutes in this
tournament. Geno going with his set 8. Heilbron was super
pumped after the win, and probably now feels vindicated with the
Geno extension. I think Geno has coached these games well
overall, and it was touching to see him get choked up in
emotion, during the Flo post-game.
Let's go SBU! TCB!
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: Knicksbu99 Date: March 11, 2024, 6:19 am
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Biggest game in years and all the pressure is on Hofstra. Win
and im elated lose oh well but we established ourselves as the
best newcomer and future contender will for sure help
recruiting.
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: EastCoastMD Date: March 11, 2024, 8:07 am
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Huge game- we are due for one against them. The gap between
these two teams has closed and we should have a good fight in
us.
All adrenaline at this point. Our own March Madness.
Regardless of the outcome, I think their performance this
tournament will help tremendously with recruiting this break.
And maybe we can get an invite to NIT or CBI for more post
season fun? Who knows.
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: ecasadoSBU Date: March 11, 2024, 8:10 am
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I'm HYPED!!!!
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: Chairman of the Board Date: March 11, 2024, 8:20 am
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caught the replay. williams is a stud and i wish him well, dont
know why they kept putting him back in just to pull him quickly-
you could see in his expression he was not happy. he's a star.
anyone see him talking to geno from the court? seemed friendly,
just not sure what it was about.
some of the AC shots were off-balance and just went in at the
right time- the long 2 he hit was a line drive and ended up
pure.
im in the minority on this one but i dont think this necessarily
justifies an extension (a first round win in a midmajor
tourney?). when you consider the resources we've spent and the
advantages we have? drexel's great and all that... 125 at KP,
13-5. but missing their star for half the game. we have a
bench full of GR students and transfers. it's one game further
than last year.
we shot great (31/58), passed the ball (14A), won the boards,
and limited TOs. and we limited low % shots. it's not rocket
surgery.
having grown up in nassau, and a hofstra grad in my immediate
family; yes, id like a victory. GO SB
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: OldSeawolf Date: March 11, 2024, 8:34 am
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@CoB, not sure if these last 2 games justify the extension, but
def assuaged the losing of those 5 Conf games that we could
have/should have won. And one correction; were actually 2
rounds further than last year, since we earned the first round
bye this year.
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: Chairman of the Board Date: March 11, 2024, 8:47 am
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agreed and thanks.
just saw the Bench is hosting a viewing party tonight, FYI.
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: Accelerator Date: March 11, 2024, 8:54 am
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The way i look at it is, we won two postseason games for the
first time since 2016.
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Re: Game 34: CAA semifinals Hofstra, 3/11 8:30pm
By: Knicksbu99 Date: March 11, 2024, 9:38 am
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We made quarters last year semis this year thats 1 game
improvement no?
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