Some interesting stats from NCAT's game vs Illinois:
They had fewer turnovers (12) than the Illini (15, the same number we had vs ChiSt). But they were hammered in most other stats, the big one being rebounds: they were outrebounded 62-18. Illinois had 42 defensive rebounds and 20 offensive.
NCAT's shooting was so-so: 34% from the field, including 26% from three, and 52% from the line. Illinois shot the lights out: 58% from the floor, including 54% from three. They hit a school record 17 threes.
Illinois hit the century mark with about nine minutes to go in the game, long after the starters were sitting the bench. They played nine guys off the bench -- including, I think, one of their managers -- and six of them scored. They had 39 pts off the bench.
Illinois had 31 assists on 44 made FGs, a 70% rate.
The game was put away in the first half (58-19) and Illinois started clearing the bench after a three-minute stretch early in the second half when they had a 16-0 run.
Despite the blowout, expect NCAT to be quite a bit better than ChiSt. The blowout may put a chip on their shoulder. They started a small team -- three guards between 5-9 and 6-3 and two 6-7 forwards -- and can be quick, especially on defense. And they have a young 6-11 and a seven-footer at center to give them some height off the bench. Our guys will need to use our overall height advantage and to take care of the ball.
We will get by.
We will get by.
We will get by.
We will survive.
Last Edited: 11/25/2020 10:37:51 PM by Pataskala