Greenhorn
Senior
Posts: 321
Reg: 11-24-04
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01-13-19 03:54 AM - Post#272419
Best home crowd in ages, and the Big Green did not disappoint.
They shot absurdly well (52% on threes, 80% on twos) including four straight bombs by four different players in a critical 13-0 run in the first half.
A couple of things you won't see in the box score.
*The backdoor is open. As Harvard's defense extended to cover the shooters, Dartmouth responded with cut after cut to the basket. The reason they shot so well from two-point range is because they were taking layups.
*The perimeter defense was considerably better, especially with freshman Taurus Samuels on the floor. In fact, the bench overall made its biggest contribution of the year with 18 collective points and real energy from Rai, Slachert and Samuels.
Many long, cold years have made me a cynic, so I'm thinking a .500 overall record is a longshot this year, but the fact that it's even a consideration, after what the program has endured, merits huge props for the coaching staff and the team.
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Charlie Fog
Masters Student
Posts: 586
Age: 55
Loc: Philly
Reg: 11-12-13
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01-13-19 08:03 AM - Post#272428
In response to Greenhorn
nice win
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Go Green
PhD Student
Posts: 1146
Age: 52
Reg: 04-22-10
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Re: Dartmouth Thumps Harvard 81-63 01-13-19 09:20 AM - Post#272432
In response to Greenhorn
They shot absurdly well (52% on threes, 80% on twos) including four straight bombs by four different players in a critical 13-0 run in the first half.
Mrs. Go Green came in shortly after the end of that run.
I told her that she missed arguably the best five minutes of Dartmouth basketball in a generation.
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GoBigGreenBasketball
Masters Student
Posts: 806
Age: 52
Reg: 05-19-16
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Re: Dartmouth Thumps Harvard 81-63 01-13-19 11:17 AM - Post#272443
In response to Go Green
The bench showed up in a big way.
"...no excuses - only results!†|
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HARVARDDADGRAD
Postdoc
Posts: 2691
Loc: New Jersey
Reg: 01-21-14
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Dartmouth Thumps Harvard 81-63 01-13-19 11:48 AM - Post#272447
In response to GoBigGreenBasketball
Congrats Big Green, nicely played.
Go forth and continue to create havoc in this chaotic Ivy campaign. (Uh, continuing the start of February please, after our rematch)
Edited by HARVARDDADGRAD on 01-13-19 11:48 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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mountainred
Masters Student
Posts: 513
Age: 57
Loc: Charleston, WV
Reg: 04-11-10
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01-13-19 12:51 PM - Post#272456
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
A Big Red salute to you guys. Very impressive!
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GIQUAKER
Junior
Posts: 211
Reg: 02-27-06
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01-13-19 06:07 PM - Post#272482
In response to mountainred
The team had energy and enthusiasm that I have not seen in my 7 years at Dartmouth. Foye jumping on the announcer's table for a loose ball even when the game was essentially won. Coach M has these kids playing with heart. Go Big Green!
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rbg
Postdoc
Posts: 3052
Reg: 10-20-14
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01-14-19 09:32 AM - Post#272516
In response to GIQUAKER
http://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2019/01/mens- b...
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