Yesterday I had the opportunity to travel to Charlottesville to watch UVA against Wake Forest. A few stat lines jumped to my attention:
WF
TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 13-29 44.8% 2nd Half: 12-20 60.0% Game: 51.0% DEADB
3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 5-12 41.7% 2nd Half: 4-6 66.7% Game: 50.0% REBS
F Throw % 1st Half: 7-11 63.6% 2nd Half: 7-11 63.6% Game: 63.6% 1
UVA
TOTAL FG% 1st Half: 13-26 50.0% 2nd Half: 13-35 37.1% Game: 42.6% DEADB
3-Pt. FG% 1st Half: 2-6 33.3% 2nd Half: 5-14 35.7% Game: 35.0% REBS
F Throw % 1st Half: 7-10 70.0% 2nd Half: 9-14 64.3% Game: 66.7% 2
UVA shot on average(@42%, WF was 50%), which would normally translate to a UVA loss. but:
2nd chance points-WFU 4,UVA 19
WF REBOUNDS OFF DEF TOT
5 20 25
UVA REBOUNDS OFF DEF TOT
21 26 47
The 21 offensive rebounds were unreal. What isn't stated is Soroye fouled out with 6:38 left in the game, and the bulk of the workmanlike effort was orchestrated by Cain and Diane.
My expectations prior to ACC play were 4-12. They are 5-4, play with heart and hustle, and, having been to a game to watch the play of the frontcourt, play fundamental find-a-body box out defense. UVA has exceeded my expectations. I am proud of this team.
3 comments:
I wouldn't doubt that I will be witnessing, in person, a UVA road win on Tuesday.
I certainly wouldn't go that far. I don't know what are Maryland's strengths, but we've had trouble in the frontcourt with anyone with significant size (re:Cedrick Simmons).
With Leland in LA, I'll be the non-Asian-looking-dude in his seat.
Good news for me: MD wins.
Bad news for me: I am ill and wasn't in attendance for Gary Williams MD leading coach win. It was disappointing but I couldn't go.
Bad news for you: Va loses when up 14 early in the game.
Good news for you: Singletary and Reynolds are studs and I look forward to watching them grow in the future. Singletary is great, but doesn't seem to be so great that you should expect him to leave too early. I hope he goes all 4 years and really develops.
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