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Game 11, 2023-24: vs Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:40 pm
by MikeUMA
On Sunday, we'll either face Temple or Old Dominion.
Temple lost to Nevada, 80-56
ODU lost to TCU, 111-87
Temple is favored by 3.5 over ODU today, at 7:30 Eastern on ESPN+
Our Sunday game will be at either 1:30 PM Eastern, or 3:30-ish (20 minutes after the 1:30 concludes). TBD on the channel, but ESPN+ has the stream for sure.
Plenty of UM/Temple history, but it would be the first time we've faced ODU.
Temple is currently 6-5
https://owlsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
ODU is currently 3-7
https://odusports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:15 pm
by Camby4Life
ODU wins 78-63.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:13 pm
by 69MG
Any thoughts on ODU? I haven't looked at them except for who starts and who plays a lot of minutes. They are not the biggest team we've played with the tallest starter at 6'7. They go up an inch per player, starting at 6'3. The bench is 3 or 4 guys, none taller than 6'7, with 1 guy available at 6-11, but he rarely plays. We might see him against Josh.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:15 am
by MakeMullinsGreatAgain
don't know much about them but for what its worth - Kenpom has them at 219 by comparison Portland is 255 - UMass checks in at 107. I know some on here do not believe in these ratings, but I personally feel like it gives you a really good idea how good you really are. GA. Tech is 109 and we looked pretty equal to them - Portland on the other hand we proved we truly were 150 spots better than them - I see a similar game today - maybe not a 22 point win but a comfortable 12-15 point win.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:32 am
by stevemaz
MakeMullinsGreatAgain wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:15 am
don't know much about them but for what its worth - Kenpom has them at 219 by comparison Portland is 255 - UMass checks in at 107. I know some on here do not believe in these ratings, but I personally feel like it gives you a really good idea how good you really are. GA. Tech is 109 and we looked pretty equal to them - Portland on the other hand we proved we truly were 150 spots better than them - I see a similar game today - maybe not a 22 point win but a comfortable 12-15 point win.
i believe the RPI is a better measure because it uses a diminishing returns factor in blowout wins. Fro example, along the lines of a 15 pt win is the same a 25 pt win. Net and Kenpom both use the final score as the measure. In the RPI Umass is 76 this morning. Funny, i noticed James Madison is 70th in RPI but 30th in Net ranking. This tells me they had several blow out wins.. In the end Im in favor of whatever computer ranking gives UMass a higher ranking..LOL
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:19 pm
by Camby4Life
Umass is -7.5 today. Really need this one to get some momentum heading into conference play. Beat Siena next week and 9-3 doesn’t look too bad.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:36 pm
by tdmass
These 2 wins (assuming today) will not be nearly as significant as wins over GT & Hawaii with a close loss to Nevada.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:04 pm
by Floyd
How the hell do you not know time on the shot clock on an out of bounds play?
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:04 pm
by LS71
I know they’re ahead 4-3, but they’re off to an uneven start.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:06 pm
by Floyd
LS, what's good? Looks like me & you in here today
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:10 pm
by Sheck
They're double teaming Cohen and Cross. Other guys are going to have to step up.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:15 pm
by Jackson96
Rough start. Offense is all over the place. Defense a step slow (probably more than one step) in transition especially. Feels like our third game in four days. ODU in same boat obviously.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:19 pm
by LS71
Floyd wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:06 pm
LS, what's good? Looks like me & you in here today
Enjoying a low key Holiday Season!
Hope it!s good for you too!
If they tighten things they should a W! Unawareness of the shot clock, not getting back on D….
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:22 pm
by Sheck
Settling into the game now. Looking a lot better.
Re: Game 11, 2023-24: vs Temple / Old Dominion (DHC, 12/24)
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:26 pm
by Floyd
When Davis is feeling it like he looks to be, I'd love to see him stay in there. Opens up Cohen & Cross inside or gives him looks if they double. Such a nice shot