OFFICIAL GAME 29 THREAD: SMU vs. UCONN

[lollaperuna]

At Houston was the toughest game left on our schedule. We aren't losing this game.

[SMUstangs22]

Dont under estimate the long trip. The next game is always the toughest. We have not played well lately

[Stallion]

At Houston was the toughest game left on our schedule. We aren't losing this game.

UCONN hasn't lost to a team other than SMU or Cincy in about 10 games-I think this is going to be our toughest win. Might as well prepare for a dog fight on the road

[TidePony]

True!

[Stallion]

actually 9 straight AAC teams (other than SMU or Cincy)

[lollaperuna]

We won by 20 and Cincy won by 14.

Unless we lose a player to fouls or injury we win this game.

[East Coast Mustang]

I'm glad we have a week to rest up for this one. I think it will be a good game- UConn is obviously uber talented and has been playing better as of late

[SMUstangs22]

We won by 20 and Cincy won by 14.

Unless we lose a player to fouls or injury we win this game.

We were at home and they weren't peaking yet.

[lollaperuna]

UCONN is playing better, but I wouldn't say they are peaking. After losing to us thy beat ECU, USF and Tulane before losing to Cincy. Since the Cincy loss they have won against USF, UCF, Memphis and Temple. Lets see how they handle Houston this week before proclaiming them to be peaking.

[Harry0569]

UCONN also has a mid-week trip to play a pissed off UH team. KenPom predicts UH to win 68-59 (78% win probability). Line is 6.5

[Pony ^]

I hope for their sake they have improved. Moody was literally laughing at them

[skyscraper]

I hope they still suck and we curb stomp them on national TV.

[Pony147]

Is anyone going to the game? Bought my ticket for section 116 behind SMU's bench. My buddies went last year said it was the most hostile environment they've ever been a part of. Looking forward to putting a few Huskies in their place

I won't be there, but they were very hostile during the the 2015 championship game.

Best moment was when the band and a few Mob members starting chanting "N-I-T! N-I-T!" Boy, the XL Center did NOT like that

[Harry0569]

Who: #16 SMU (24-4) (14-1 in AAC) vs. #85 UCONN (14-13) (9-6 in AAC)
When: Saturday, February 25 @ 12:00P est / 11:00A cst
Where: XL Center
TV: CBS - PLEASE LET IAN EAGLE CALL THE GAME
RADIO: KAAM 770 AM

Per KenPom:
SMU is projected to win 64-58 (69% Win Probability)

When SMU has the ball:
SMU Off: Scoring 117.4 pts. / 100 possessions (#24); 116.8 in conference play (#1 in AAC)
UCONN Def: Giving up 97.4 pts. / 100 possessions (#47)

Key stats:
SMU is grabbing 39.3% of all available offensive rebounds (#4) / 38.5% in conference play (#1 in AAC) WE ARE MONSTERS FEASTING ON AMIDA BRIMAH AND EMEKA OKAFOR; UCONN is allowing opponents to rebound 30.6% of its misses (#235)
SMU is shooting 39.1% from 3 (#23)/ 39.9% in conference play (#2 in AAC) WE ARE ALL JESUS SHUTTLESWORTH; UCONN is allowing opponents to shoot 32.1% from 3 (#44)
SMU is shooting 50.0% from 2 (#148) / 49.1% in conference play (#2 in AAC) RIP HAMILTON & RUDY GAY MID RANGE JUMPERS FOR THE WIN; UCONN is allowing opponents to shoot 43.8% from 2 (#20)
SMU is shooting 69.9% from FT Line (#182); 73.8% in conference play (#3 in AAC)


When UCONN has the Ball aka ROLL THE BALL OUT KEVIN
UCONN Off: Scoring 105.6 pts. / 100 possessions (#156)
SMU Def: Giving up 93.8 pts. / 100 possessions (#17); 92.3 in conference play (#2 in AAC)

Key Stats:
UCONN is shooting 35.6% from downtown (#145) & 40% in Conference Play (#1); SMU allowing opponents to shoot 32.9% from 3 (#76) / 33.2% in conference play (#6 in AAC)
UCONN is shooting 46.9% from 2 (#275); SMU allows opponents to shoot 43.3% from 2 (#14); allowing 43.3% in conference play (#4 in AAC)
UCONN is shooting 69.6% from FT Line (#192)
UCONN turns it over on 18.9% of its possessions (#190)
UCONN does not get to the line – only 18.6% of their total points come from the FT Line (#246)

[ojaipony]

At UConn is always a tough game. Better bring the A game. Pony Up!