I don’t mind the harshness of his comments. We just gave up 50 points in the second half to a middle of the pack team ( who hasn’t really impressed on the road) after a good defensive half. I thought we let our offensive struggles at the start of the half (we were something like 2-12 starting off) effect our effort on the defensive end. We stiffened a bit down the stretch to give us a chance to pull it out, but they made shots when they had to.

Disappointing. A win probably would have put us in position for a 4 seed AND winning BWC record. Now we hope we get the 5 (no real difference). I’d just as well be 6 and play USCB. I’m more disappointed we’ll be ( I hope) 8-8.

What a pisser

That’s about as well as we’ve played offensively in a long time. I’m guessing we’ll see a lot of zone in the second half. Have to keep the big men out of foul trouble

If you need even more reason to marvel at this team, check out their presence on the Big West academic honors


https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2019/3/6/general-emily-allen-wallis-lapsley-named-big-west-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.aspx

Tough year for poly basketball programs.

I think it was Washington State

WSU roster

i sat at the basketball game last week with Sam Young (football guru, former grad bartender). He said he eats lunch there almost daily and that he had heard its to be torn down in 2 years. He didn't say anything about what the future might be after the teardown/rebuild.

Article from Aggie with a link within it to the redevelopment plan description

https://theaggie.org/2018/11/20/brixmor-properties-proposes-new-plans-for-university-mall/

The whole Russell corridor is going to look much different. Sounds like more student housing on that side of Russell, down the way

Here is a link showing the development

https://cityofdavis.org/home/showdocument?id=12145

slipping into 6th wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. start with (likely) UCSB and then have to beat Fullerton to get to Irvine. I don't see anyone beating Irvine. They defend really well, and have multiple scoring options both inside and out.

his was an odd situation; he never showed up this season on the roster so it wasnt like he was going through a traditional red-shirt. looking through his twitter (not something i normally do), it looked like he was tight with many members of the team, including staff. sounds like a good kid, and he showed signs of being a quality player -> hope it all works well for him. he's having a good exit, so i think Les and company will help him find a good spot to continue his career.

Big w. If we lose that one, we had no chance for a top 4 finish (not that seeds matter too much as long as you’re not 8). Also after being swept last year v Fullerton, we really needed a win to get some confidence vs them. I didn’t watch but it looked like our defense rose up. Outscored them 20-2 off turnovers! Good night of FT shooting, but still struggling from the ARC.

What a log jam from 3 to 7 in the standings. Hawai’i will be tough but I like our chances at home, and should beat UCR. Finish 9-7? That would be solid

Bob Williams pointed out that their guards pressured our guards ALOT and we didn’t handle it well. Mooney and Silar never got good looks. Gonzalez was okay, and Squire penetrated well, but that was it. Bigs had looks, but didn’t finish.

Irvine has so many options. By far the class of the league

That being said, fun night at the pavilion- at least the first half

What’s our FT %? Has to be under 50%. Had a stretch in first half of 5 straight missed when we could have got close to tying

Irvine is the class of the league. Too many scoring options and they play tough D

Shorts warmed up and looks ready to go

6:30 and no students at the tailgate area.

we currently sit alone in 5th at 6-6, CSUN is just below us at 6-7. ahead is Hawaii (7-6) and UCSB (8-5). looking at the Gaucho's schedule, we have to go at least 3-1 to catch them (and hope LBSU and/or CSUN helps us). this is a big one if we want to finish 4 or 5 (no real difference in the tournament).

Going with the all-white look tonight

this as a heads-up, if you check her instagram photos, you probably DON'T want to be sitting next to your wife!