One more night in L.A.
Well, it was a disappointing performance Saturday vs Occidental. Unfortunately the same things that have plagued the Titans throughout the non-conference season crept up again:
* Perimeter defense - Oxy was 10-22 (.455) from 3-pt range.
* Poor FT shooting - the Titans were just 15-25 (.600).
* In-game inconsistency - it seems like the intensity level varies within each game.
After battling back from a 19-point deficit at one point in the 1st half, the Titans had it down to 2 early in the 2nd (49-47). But a 21-5 Oxy run knocked the Titans out for good. IWU had 5 turnovers during that stretch. In the end, I'd say the Titans lost to a better team, but they certainly didn't play very well.
The Titans face 5-3 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps today at 3:00pm PST (5:00pm CST). As discussed in a recent blog entry, I do not think CMS is as good as Occidental, but in talking to the Oxy coaches, it sounds like CMS is a good, solid team. They are a very deliberate (ie slow!), halfcourt type team that plays very physically...the way people talk about them makes me think of Hanover. The Titans could really use a win today to get to 6-5 and head into the CCIW season with a little confidence.
As far as the trip goes, I think it's safe to say the guys have had a great time. Yesterday (Sunday) they practiced at Pepperdine University in Malibu (pictured), which has to be one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world. Pepperdine sits atop a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The views from everywhere on campus are spectacular. After practice, the team ate lunch at Moonshadows in Malibu, which sits right on the ocean.
* Perimeter defense - Oxy was 10-22 (.455) from 3-pt range.
* Poor FT shooting - the Titans were just 15-25 (.600).
* In-game inconsistency - it seems like the intensity level varies within each game.
After battling back from a 19-point deficit at one point in the 1st half, the Titans had it down to 2 early in the 2nd (49-47). But a 21-5 Oxy run knocked the Titans out for good. IWU had 5 turnovers during that stretch. In the end, I'd say the Titans lost to a better team, but they certainly didn't play very well.
The Titans face 5-3 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps today at 3:00pm PST (5:00pm CST). As discussed in a recent blog entry, I do not think CMS is as good as Occidental, but in talking to the Oxy coaches, it sounds like CMS is a good, solid team. They are a very deliberate (ie slow!), halfcourt type team that plays very physically...the way people talk about them makes me think of Hanover. The Titans could really use a win today to get to 6-5 and head into the CCIW season with a little confidence.
As far as the trip goes, I think it's safe to say the guys have had a great time. Yesterday (Sunday) they practiced at Pepperdine University in Malibu (pictured), which has to be one of the most beautiful college campuses in the world. Pepperdine sits atop a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The views from everywhere on campus are spectacular. After practice, the team ate lunch at Moonshadows in Malibu, which sits right on the ocean.
This is the team's final night in L.A...it would sure be nice to get a W today.
posted by Bob Quillman @ 10:19 AM
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