Games of Interest - November 28

[BeKnighted]

No ranked team upsets, but a few non-ranked scores that were surprises

B1G

None


Other RU opponents

Howard 68 Fairleigh Dickinson 65 - huge 4th quarter comeback fell short
Houston 72 Texas State 67


Other ranked teams

#1 Connecticut 71 Nevada 57 - curiously close
#7 UCLA 49 California Riverside 29 1:49 3rd - know where this one is going
#10 Oregon 87 Hampton 45 - Ducks scored at least 20 in each quarter; Pirates never topped 16
#18 Texas A&M 98 Prairie View A&M 70 - Hillsman had 20 and 9 for the Aggies
#23 Marquette 92 Loyola Chicago 30 - 28-1 2nd quarter


Also

Quinnipiac 72 Dayton 66 - I'd call this an upset
Arkansas Little Rock 68 Oklahoma 56- ditto
Long Beach State 80 Arizona 72 - not as sure about this being an upset

Today:

B1G: 0-0
Other RU opponents: 1-1

Year to date:

B1G: 64-21
Other RU opponents: 45-27


There have been no palindromic scores in 30 games completed so far today. There have been 10 palindromic scores in 1,015 games this season. It's been two days since the last palindromic score.

 

[Knight Time Fan]

No ranked team upsets, but a few non-ranked scores that were surprises

Long Beach State 80 Arizona 72 - not as sure about this being an upset

No, that's an upset. Long Beach State was winless, Arizona had beaten 2 little sisters. Arizona's 3 losses included TCU - expected in a building year, and Loyola Marymount which is "undefeated"; however the other loss was to a winless team as well (CSUN).

We were there, Arizona is poor defensively and gave up a lot of backbreaking 3's while missing many of their own. They are also height challenged this year. Top 15 recruiting class coming for next year, several freshman getting big minutes now, bright future ahead.

 

[BeKnighted]

I was hoping you'd respond to that comment. Thanks.

 

[ScarletDave]

How good is NC State? What should we expect tomorrow and what does it mean for the season outlook re: tourney

 

[RUClassof67]

How good is NC State? What should we expect tomorrow and what does it mean for the season outlook re: tourney

NC State is coming off an 18-15 season. They are currently 6-1 with the loss to South Dakota St in a tournament in Ft Lauderdale. Their RPI is 51 (we are currently at 58). Their SOS is 125 while ours is 95. Other than their holiday tournament, they've played all home games while 6 of our 7 games have been on the road. Sounds like a pretty even game to me.

 

[ea_1]

NC State is coming off an 18-15 season. They are currently 6-1 with the loss to South Dakota St in a tournament in Ft Lauderdale. Their RPI is 51 (we are currently at 58). Their SOS is 125 while ours is 95. Other than their holiday tournament, they've played all home games while 6 of our 7 games have been on the road. Sounds like a pretty even game to me.

I appreciate this information. Massey has NC State at 28, Rutgers 45 (fell three spots after holiday tournament). Massey has RU defense and schedule both currently ranked in top 20.

Thu 11.30
6:00pm ET

NC State
@ Rutgers
# 28 (6-1)
# 45 (5-2)
63
57
68 %
32 %
-6.5
121.5
https://www.masseyratings.com/cbw/11590/games?dt=20171130

 

[Ewecon]

Other ranked teams

#1 Connecticut 71 Nevada 57 - curiously close


Hi BeK, The UConn - Nevada score was curiously close because it's the wrong score.... actual score was 88-57.

 

[ScarletteK80]

Other ranked teams

#1 Connecticut 71 Nevada 57 - curiously close


Hi BeK, The UConn - Nevada score was curiously close because it's the wrong score.... actual score was 88-57.

Now I officially know the season tis here when Ewecon comes to visit. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

 

[Ewecon]

Now I officially know the season tis here when Ewecon comes to visit. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

LOL! I've been here since day one, but since not everyone appreciates me here, I've been in stealth mode! Happy Holidays!

 

[BeKnighted]

Other ranked teams

#1 Connecticut 71 Nevada 57 - curiously close


Hi BeK, The UConn - Nevada score was curiously close because it's the wrong score.... actual score was 88-57.

Well, in that case the closeness really *is* curious! All I can say is that ESPN's scoreboard is having some problems this year.

 

[Knight Time Fan]

Well, in that case the closeness really *is* curious! All I can say is that ESPN's scoreboard is having some problems this year.

Yep, it can be an adventure - teams with a score of zero winning games. And I'd like to say the later the better, but I'm pretty late usually. FWIW, I saw the UConn score didn't look close, but didn't look back here to see what score you had.

I really only care who wins and loses on my spreadsheet - that said, I found a backwards entry today - could be my fault, but given the ESPN issues, not sure.