Official game thread; 12/16 opener vs ECU

[Charleston Pony]

With the report of Covid wiping out the Frisco Bowl, are there any indications that's going to carry over and possibly postpone our AAC opener? Please tell me no!

[ponyboy]

Can’t see why, but maybe. I don’t think the two programs mix that much.

[Charleston Pony]

Already 12 games either postponed or cancelled on tomorrow night's schedule. Really looking forward to what this team might be able to do this season. Sure hope they get an opportunity. Still waiting to hear whether Anei will become eligible and play before the season ends

[Terry Webster]

Already 12 games either postponed or cancelled on tomorrow night's schedule. Really looking forward to what this team might be able to do this season. Sure hope they get an opportunity. Still waiting to hear whether Anei will become eligible and play before the season ends

The ncaa is deciding tomorrow as to allowing all transfers to play immediately.

[mustangxc]

It's game day! Let's hope we take control of this game early and make those pirates walk the plank.

[shadowman]

Definitely excited for the first conference game. Now that football is over, need everyone to get behind the basketball team, which should be a very good team with a great shot at the NCAA Tourney.

Go Ponies!

We need the official game thread started, or turn this one into it!

Game at 7pm central tonight and is on ESPN+

[Charleston Pony]

Done!

[shadowman]

I see SMU is favored by 12, need to take care of business here.

ECU is 5-0 against very weak opponents. Their Sagarin Rating is 122 which is 3rd worst in the conference (SMU is #45, second in the conference. Houston is at an impressive #4).

Go Ponies!

[One Trick Pony]

ESPN + pretty good revenue for the sports giant.
This is the third monthly payment I've made to them.
Less expensive than floor seats. -;)


Go Mustangs.

[PonyPride]

SMU is out rebounding its opponents this year by an average of 42.0-30.8 ... but that stat could get tested tonight. East Carolina has three players (Ludgy Debaut, Charles Coleman and Edra Luster) listed at 7 feet tall

[PonyPride]

Newly eligible Yor Anei is on the floor, warming up with his teammates

[PonyPride]

In the stands tonight: former SMU guards Jimmy Whitt and Nat Dixon

[PonyPride]

STARTERS

SMU
1 forward Feron Hunt
3 guard Kendric Davis
5 guard Emmanuel Bandoumel
22 center Isiah Jasey
25 forward Ethan Chargois

ECU
1 forward Jayden Gardner
2 guard Tristen Newton
3 guard Noah Farrakhan
12 guard Tremont Robinson-White
21 center Ludgy Debaut

[PonyPride]

Forward Everett Ray is not dressed. Has a cast/brace on his left hand/wrist.

[Charleston Pony]

Have to win at Moody against middle of the pack conference opponents