[skip75]

This is a thread that will lag far behind women's soccer, women's BB, Tavita Pritchard and maybe more - but hey, somebody's gotta do it.

According to every ranking system there is, this will be the most challenging game of the young season for Stanford.  Saint Louis is favored by 2-1/2 points.

Some of you may have watched the Billikens (?!?) in their 1-pt win over Santa Clara (sorry, Mick) and know more about them that I do. The main thing that I have been able to find out is that they seem to be led by #21 Robbie Avila (6'10 240 Sr C) who is their co-leader in scoring with 12.8 ppg.  they have very balanced scoring with 7 players at 8.5 ppg or higher.  Avila also leads the team in assists with 3.0/game and shoots 54% from the field and 56% from 3.

There were lots of good things in the game yesterday, but I'm a bit concerned that we relied essentially on a 6-man rotation.  Maybe that was needed to get the win, but I'm hopeful that they'll be able to trust in more depth as the season wears on.

[skip75]

This is a thread that will lag far behind women's soccer, women's BB, Tavita Pritchard and maybe more - but hey, somebody's gotta do it.

According to every ranking system there is, this will be the most challenging game of the young season for Stanford.  Saint Louis is favored by 2-1/2 points.

Some of you may have watched the Billikens (?!?) in their 1-pt win over Santa Clara (sorry, Mick) and know more about them that I do. The main thing that I have been able to find out is that they seem to be led by #21 Robbie Avila (6'10 240 Sr C) who is their co-leader in scoring with 12.8 ppg.  they have very balanced scoring with 7 players at 8.5 ppg or higher.  Avila also leads the team in assists with 3.0/game and shoots 54% from the field and 56% from 3.

There were lots of good things in the game yesterday, but I'm a bit concerned that we relied essentially on a 6-man rotation.  Maybe that was needed to get the win, but I'm hopeful that they'll be able to trust in more depth as the season wears on.

[SkiBum80]

This is a thread that will lag far behind women's soccer, women's BB, Tavita Pritchard and maybe more - but hey, somebody's gotta do it....

Appreciate your previews!  Always read them!
And I take comfort in believing it's always the quality of the posters, not the quantity.... LOL

[SkiBum80]

This is a thread that will lag far behind women's soccer, women's BB, Tavita Pritchard and maybe more - but hey, somebody's gotta do it....

Appreciate your previews!  Always read them!
And I take comfort in believing it's always the quality of the posters, not the quantity.... LOL

[burger]

Painful offense so far.  We really don't have any passing to speak of, so we just get whatever Okorie can do while everyone else is trying extremely difficult drives into the defense.

[burger]

Painful offense so far.  We really don't have any passing to speak of, so we just get whatever Okorie can do while everyone else is trying extremely difficult drives into the defense.

[JJJ]

When Okorie isn’t on the floor, we seem…offensively challenged. Someone else needs to step up and fill the void.

[JJJ]

When Okorie isn’t on the floor, we seem…offensively challenged. Someone else needs to step up and fill the void.

[PVTree]

Okorie needs some help, he can't do it all by himself every night.

[PVTree]

Okorie needs some help, he can't do it all by himself every night.

[rogpodge]

At least one NCAAB power rating site had St. Louis rated 6 points better than Stanford on a neutral floor

[rogpodge]

At least one NCAAB power rating site had St. Louis rated 6 points better than Stanford on a neutral floor

[skip75]

Stanford jumped out to a 10-6 lead 4 minutes into the game, but Saint Louis flipped that to 28-13 over the next 8 minutes.  Looked like they might get it to an 8 point deficit at the half, but a buzzer beater 3 made it 47-36.  Stanford getting beat badly in the paint, on the fast break, and on the boards.

[skip75]

Stanford jumped out to a 10-6 lead 4 minutes into the game, but Saint Louis flipped that to 28-13 over the next 8 minutes.  Looked like they might get it to an 8 point deficit at the half, but a buzzer beater 3 made it 47-36.  Stanford getting beat badly in the paint, on the fast break, and on the boards.

[JJJ]

5pt game, 48-53 in 2H in what looks like very undisciplined play by both teams, running up and down the floor with wild shots and refs letting them play on.

[JJJ]

5pt game, 48-53 in 2H in what looks like very undisciplined play by both teams, running up and down the floor with wild shots and refs letting them play on.

[martyup]

Game tied at 60 with 7 minutes to play.

[martyup]

Game tied at 60 with 7 minutes to play.

[skip75]

Tied at 60 with 7 minutes to go!  Not convinced about the depth of talent on this team, but they do have some grit.

[skip75]

Tied at 60 with 7 minutes to go!  Not convinced about the depth of talent on this team, but they do have some grit.

[needle]

Wow, what an amazing defensive performance in the second half! Tied at 60.

Will Okorie and Okpara run ou of gas?

[needle]

Wow, what an amazing defensive performance in the second half! Tied at 60.

Will Okorie and Okpara run ou of gas?

[PalmTree]

We  are down 77-74 with 9 seconds left, our ball - SLU has called a full TO.

[PalmTree]

We  are down 77-74 with 9 seconds left, our ball - SLU has called a full TO.

[skip75]

Hosed by a terrible call.

[skip75]

Hosed by a terrible call.

[magnus]

Holy cow!!!

[magnus]

Holy cow!!!

[martyup]

Gealer with a buzzer beater 3 point basket!!!!

[martyup]

Gealer with a buzzer beater 3 point basket!!!!

[skip75]

Benny is my hero!!

[skip75]

Benny is my hero!!

[PalmTree]

We  are down 77-74 with 9 seconds left, our ball - SLU has called a full TO.

Benny hits the game winning 3 as time runs out - final 78-77 WHOAAAA!!!!

[PalmTree]

We  are down 77-74 with 9 seconds left, our ball - SLU has called a full TO.

Benny hits the game winning 3 as time runs out - final 78-77 WHOAAAA!!!!

[martyup]

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[martyup]

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[magnus]

1 shot made.  MVP earned.  Awesome.

[magnus]

1 shot made.  MVP earned.  Awesome.

[norcard10]

1 shot made.  MVP earned.  Awesome.

I wonder what the odds of losing were in the last 5 seconds? 99.99%? One hell of a win

[norcard10]

1 shot made.  MVP earned.  Awesome.

I wonder what the odds of losing were in the last 5 seconds? 99.99%? One hell of a win