MTSU (1/8/22)

[Big Z]

Should be a fairly easy game 

MTSU lost to Rice 65-61

Edited January 7, 2022 by Big Z

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

I feel like we see a very angry and determined North Texas team. Hopefully a blowout, and something to get us ready for the Marshall/Western road trip next weekend.

[CMJ]

This is definitely a game we need to build confidence for next week.

[Matt from A700]

Nobody here.

[Andrew]

4 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

Nobody here.

Same crowd level there has been all year and last year… somewhat year before other than OU game. It’s fine. 
 

Also green jerseys…. They just be trying to win today haha. If we could wear actually basketball shorts then it would be good… 🤣

[CMJ]

It's really sad how little the fan base supports this program.  Especially after last March.

[Andrew]

1 minute ago, CMJ said:

It's really sad how little the fan base supports this program.  Especially after last March.

I will agree. Same amount of fans this year as the last two even after than run. Only CBI really kicked up attendance… AD needs to figure it out and get the student section back and enforce the tickets/where people sit. 

[meangreenacct]

4 minutes ago, CMJ said:

It's really sad how little the fan base supports this program.  Especially after last March.

Can’t ignore the impact of COVID. Being stuck at home with it myself, can for sure tell you it’s impacting attendance.

[CMJ]

NT 12 ----- MTSU 7

 

15:50 to go

 

Great start, but let the Blue Raiders back in.

Edited January 8, 2022 by CMJ

[Mean Green Matt]

[CMJ]

MTSU 19 ----- NT 16

 

11:04 to go

 

Their defense is speeding us up.  We look out of sorts.

[BigWillie]

We can't handle the ball today. Looking really sloppy. Not sure if that is their D or just us.

[CMJ]

MTSU 23 ----- NT 21

 

7:39 to go

 

Having trouble with their defensive intensity.  But they're also struggling against our half court defense.  Most of their points feel like they're off of forcing us into turnovers or scatter shot type sequences.

[Andrew]

4 minutes ago, BigWillie said:

We can't handle the ball today. Looking really sloppy. Not sure if that is their D or just us.

Bet we tired from UAB game. Just like they were when they played Rice and lost…

[Andrew]

Down goes Jamiah Simmons…. Dropped the F bomb. 
 

On top of that Abu and Mac going on it after he got yanked… we need half time now to settle down. We can win this. 

Edited January 8, 2022 by Andrew

[CMJ]

MTSU 30 ----- NT 29

 

3:20 to go

 

Looking a bit better the last few minutes.  Gotta watch that injury though...

[CMJ]

NT 36 ----- MTSU 33

 

Halftime

 

Perry with an incredible trey to give us the lead at intermission.

[keith]

37 minutes ago, Mean Green Matt said:

Who came up with the idea for those white seat covers?   All those do is call attention to the number of empty seats.  

[Andrew]

Jamiah Simmons has a blown ACL it seems. He has sadly had a lot lot of lower leg and knee injuries in his career.

 

He is back on the bench but used a crutch.

 

😢

Edited January 9, 2022 by Andrew

[Andrew]

6 minutes ago, keith said:

Who came up with the idea for those white seat covers?   All those do is call attention to the number of empty seats.  

They are for season ticket holders. Keep people out of our seats. That was the middle ground since they don’t was pay people to check tickets apparently 😕

Edited January 8, 2022 by Andrew

[Mean Green Matt]

Seemed to start to figure out the press toward the end of that half. Expecting a good second half. 

[bstnsportsfan3]

7 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Jamiah Simmons has a blown ACL. 😢

It looked bad. Man that sucks! He has been through so much

Edited January 8, 2022 by bstnsportsfan3

[Andrew]

Perhaps its Hamir Wright time? 
 

Wasn’t  he the leading shot blocker in Washington University history? I don’t see how it could make out post any worse…

[BigWillie]

Just now, Andrew said:

Perhaps its Hamir Wright time? 
 

Wasn’t  he the leading shot blocker in Washington University history? I don’t see how it could make out post any worse…

I think he is in the doghouse. We only see him in garbage time, but we need all the help we can get right now. Maybe this is his chance to get out of trouble.

[Andrew]

Just now, bstnsportsfan3 said:

It looked bad. Man sucks! He has been through so much

I agree. I will admit I always thought he was out of place for his position size wise but he never gave up and always hustled. I think from what I have gathered he could have a career as an assistant coach/staff support one day. Maybe high school or college. High motor and he does have a high basketball IQ. We liked and respected too.