Game 8: George Mason vs. Northeastern - Halftime Update
> Live on-location in Richmond, VA at the CAA Tournament
As the old adage states, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. George Mason followed that in the first half by continuing to pound the ball inside where they have a clear advantage. The Patriots hold a 33-20 lead at the break with Will Thomas and Folorin Campbell combining for 15 of the team’s points. I don’t have a stat monitor in front of me, but I don’t need it to tell you that Mason has been winning the battle on the boards and that they are simply outworking the Huskies right now.
Shots have no been falling for Northeastern and most importantly Matt Janning has not gotten involved in their offense, having only three points at the moment. On a side note, I don’t really know why, but I’ve decided Janning is my second favorite player in the conference, behind of course the one and only Larry Sanders.
Oh and here’s something, I was just handed the first half stats and Mason is in fact winning the battle on the glass 18-10, so hi five to me. It also shows that the Patriots are connecting on over 50% of their shots while Northeastern is hitting less than 37%. By far the most impressive stat though: one turnover for George Mason. I don’t care if they shoot only 40% in a half, if you have one turnover, you are going to be in the ball game.
Lastly before I get back for the second half, the George Mason pep band has solidified themselves as band of the day after playing not one, but two Reel Big Fish songs during the first half (those would be “Sell Out” and “Take On Me”), so needless to say I’m a fan of the Green Machine.
Northeastern is back out on the court and here comes Mason, five minutes until the second half, I’ll check back soon!
As the old adage states, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. George Mason followed that in the first half by continuing to pound the ball inside where they have a clear advantage. The Patriots hold a 33-20 lead at the break with Will Thomas and Folorin Campbell combining for 15 of the team’s points. I don’t have a stat monitor in front of me, but I don’t need it to tell you that Mason has been winning the battle on the boards and that they are simply outworking the Huskies right now.
Shots have no been falling for Northeastern and most importantly Matt Janning has not gotten involved in their offense, having only three points at the moment. On a side note, I don’t really know why, but I’ve decided Janning is my second favorite player in the conference, behind of course the one and only Larry Sanders.
Oh and here’s something, I was just handed the first half stats and Mason is in fact winning the battle on the glass 18-10, so hi five to me. It also shows that the Patriots are connecting on over 50% of their shots while Northeastern is hitting less than 37%. By far the most impressive stat though: one turnover for George Mason. I don’t care if they shoot only 40% in a half, if you have one turnover, you are going to be in the ball game.
Lastly before I get back for the second half, the George Mason pep band has solidified themselves as band of the day after playing not one, but two Reel Big Fish songs during the first half (those would be “Sell Out” and “Take On Me”), so needless to say I’m a fan of the Green Machine.
Northeastern is back out on the court and here comes Mason, five minutes until the second half, I’ll check back soon!
posted by Joey, Staff at
9:29 PM
