Game 2, 2024-25: at West Virginia (11/8)

[MikeUMA]

Good news that this will be available on ESPN+. 7 PM start.

Game 2 for both. We both start at home on 11/4: us with New Hampshire, and WVU plays Robert Morris.

In the now 16-team Big 12 Conference, WVU was picked to finish 13th. (Arizona State, who we'll play in late December, was tabbed just ahead at 12th.)
https://big12sports.com/news/2024/10/10 ... -year.aspx

[eldonabe]

At West Virginia on Friday who is 1-0 beating Robert Morris on Monday night by 28 points. They are not huge and it looks like they run a 3-4 guard set.

Without seeing the game, you have to assume they run like crazy with a guard heavy rotation? it will be interesting to see if we can keep up and/or slow them down.

[DoctorJ]

We looked really good running the floor in the second half with the following out there...

ShahMu (my new nickname for him), Akil, Jayden, Diggs, and Curry. I'd love to see more from that crew together on the floor in games like WV.

[MakeMullinsGreatAgain]

for what its worth (after 1 game) WVA is 74th in Kenpom - again, take it for what its worth but Providence, who handled us pretty easily without a bunch of their top players is 75th - we are 109.

these numbers mean absolutely nothing but since no one really knows anything about anyone yet I figured it might give at least some idea of how they could be.

[inthescoop]

for what its worth (after 1 game) WVA is 74th in Kenpom - again, take it for what its worth but Providence, who handled us pretty easily without a bunch of their top players is 75th - we are 109.

these numbers mean absolutely nothing but since no one really knows anything about anyone yet I figured it might give at least some idea of how they could be.

Providence barely beat Central Connecticut State yesterday

[69MG]

At West Virginia on Friday who is 1-0 beating Robert Morris on Monday night by 28 points. They are not huge and it looks like they run a 3-4 guard set.

Without seeing the game, you have to assume they run like crazy with a guard heavy rotation? it will be interesting to see if we can keep up and/or slow them down.

You are correct about their size. They played essentially 9 guys on Monday. The starters were 6'3, 6'4, 6'7 (220), 6'8 and 6'8 (240). Off the bench they were 6'0, 6'6 6'6 and 6'11 (240). I did not see their game but they were outrebounded by Robert Morris 41-37 and Robert Morris isn't a big team either.

West Virginia played without transfer Jayden Stone (6'4) who averaged 20.8 points last year for Detroit Mercy. He's day to day with an upper body injury.

Either Robert Morris can't shoot or WVA's D is very good. RMU shot 32.4% from the field and 25% from 3.

[MakeMullinsGreatAgain]

At West Virginia on Friday who is 1-0 beating Robert Morris on Monday night by 28 points. They are not huge and it looks like they run a 3-4 guard set.

Without seeing the game, you have to assume they run like crazy with a guard heavy rotation? it will be interesting to see if we can keep up and/or slow them down.

You are correct about their size. They played essentially 9 guys on Monday. The starters were 6'3, 6'4, 6'7 (220), 6'8 and 6'8 (240). Off the bench they were 6'0, 6'6 6'6 and 6'11 (240). I did not see their game but they were outrebounded by Robert Morris 41-37 and Robert Morris isn't a big team either.

West Virginia played without transfer Jayden Stone (6'4) who averaged 20.8 points last year for Detroit Mercy. He's day to day with an upper body injury.

Either Robert Morris can't shoot or WVA's D is very good. RMU shot 32.4% from the field and 25% from 3.

It's Robert Morris so my guess is they can't really shoot

[69MG]

Press conference with the WV coach, some about the Robert Morris game and some about facing UMass. Personally, I love this guy and the way he answers the questions.

https://www.wboy.com/goldandbluenation/ ... mass-game/

[Roadtrip]

Lets go guys, beat STEW VIRGINIA.

[MakeMullinsGreatAgain]

UMass +9.5 - seems kinda high to me - I think it would be a mild upset if we win but Vegas seems to think we don't have a chance.

Also - game not on NESN - ESPN+ only

[ZooMass84]

for what its worth (after 1 game) WVA is 74th in Kenpom - again, take it for what its worth but Providence, who handled us pretty easily without a bunch of their top players is 75th - we are 109.

these numbers mean absolutely nothing but since no one really knows anything about anyone yet I figured it might give at least some idea of how they could be.

Providence barely beat Central Connecticut State yesterday

so did we: 35-31

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Big test tonight, looking forward to watching a marquee game early on.

[Floyd]

Gametime!! Been waiting for this all day!
Let's go boys

[TheInsider]

Fear coming true early.. if Diggins doesn't score we are in trouble. Plus Jayden checks in.. turnover and dumb foul on a 3.. something is wrong there

[Floyd]

1 true pg on roster too.