Eric Von Zipper
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02-18-23 09:18 AM - Post#351872
Opens Princeton +1 O/U 142
Might flip at tip-off given last night's results.
Boola Boola
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TheLine
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02-18-23 09:29 AM - Post#351873
In response to Eric Von Zipper
Princeton should be favored, with Knowling likely not playing.
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Eric Von Zipper
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02-18-23 03:56 PM - Post#351906
In response to TheLine
Princeton flips to -1
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Tiger84
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02-18-23 05:57 PM - Post#351918
In response to Eric Von Zipper
Knowling’s ankle more than makes up for Austin’s knee.
If I were betting I’d take the Tigers and give the point.
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SRP
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02-18-23 07:10 PM - Post#351924
In response to Tiger84
Kelly struggling early a bit. Two Martini treys and a Tosan inside bucket give the Tigers an early lead. Too much fouling by PU, though.
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SRP
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02-18-23 07:18 PM - Post#351927
In response to SRP
So far it's mostly threes versus twos giving Princeton the lead. They need to string together some stops to really pull ahead.
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gokinsmen
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Yale
02-18-23 07:20 PM - Post#351928
In response to SRP
Good physicality early... that has now dropped off after getting a 15-5 lead. Now it's 18-14.
Yale is a poor FT shooting team. We should keep bringing the physical defense and make them shoot FTs if need be.
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SRP
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02-18-23 07:28 PM - Post#351929
In response to gokinsmen
It's like a different sport from last night. They aren't calling any of the obvious bumps and grabs by Yale on every possession. Princeton seems to be adjusting to it fine.
I like Mason Hooks on color commentary a lot.
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SRP
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02-18-23 07:37 PM - Post#351932
In response to SRP
Some foolish turnovers and Poulakedis is blowing up, but the Tigers hold the lead with timely shooting. And one nice Kellman dunk to offset some of his offensive struggles so far.
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SRP
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02-18-23 07:42 PM - Post#351934
In response to SRP
Bogus block call on Pierce, clearly in position. He wasn't late.
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SRP
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02-18-23 07:45 PM - Post#351935
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Great ending to the first half, up eight after the beautiful baseline drive by Lamborg and kickout to Allocco for three.
Kellman bothering the Elis around the rim all half.
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gokinsmen
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Yale
02-18-23 07:45 PM - Post#351936
In response to SRP
Solid B-grade first half. We brought the energy early, then let up. We brought it back, but Poulakidas singlehandedly kept Yale in it with 10 straight tough-shot points.
Gotta win this with defense. Win ugly. Send Yale to the FT line in the 2nd.
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gokinsmen
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Yale
02-18-23 07:55 PM - Post#351940
In response to SRP
I like Mason Hooks on color commentary a lot.
Whoa, that's pretty wild. He's doing a great job - you'd never know he was student or first-timer. I wonder if this a temporary thing until he rejoins the team next year or maybe he's chosen this career path instead.
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SRP
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02-18-23 08:05 PM - Post#351945
In response to gokinsmen
Refs seem to think that the rule is that Yale gets every close block/charge call.
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SRP
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02-18-23 08:13 PM - Post#351947
In response to SRP
PU's backups are playing a lot better than Yale's, especially comparing, say, Martini vs. Kelly (pressed into service because of the Knowling injury). You'd expect that at home to some extent but it's really striking so far. OTOH, their regular Mbeng/Jarvis combo has been lethal offensively on the pick and roll.
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gokinsmen
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Yale
02-18-23 08:13 PM - Post#351948
In response to SRP
Yale is definitely getting 100% of those "50/50" calls. I guess the refs feel bad about Knowling's absence. I don't think that's how it's supposed to work, but man, it's very noticeable.
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gokinsmen
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02-18-23 08:31 PM - Post#351955
In response to gokinsmen
Weathered the awful reffing and now we're up 19. With 8 minutes left, let's finish strong defensively.
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gokinsmen
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02-18-23 08:41 PM - Post#351957
In response to gokinsmen
Yet again, we get sloppy as heck with a big lead. Poulakidas hitting back-to-back contested 3s to keep Yale in it.
We have a real focus problem.
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Tiger69
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02-18-23 08:43 PM - Post#351959
In response to gokinsmen
Kellman drives me crazy
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SRP
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02-18-23 08:44 PM - Post#351960
In response to gokinsmen
Up 11 with 3:54 left. I think the slowdown tactics with the big lead where slightly overdone--it looks good on analytics, but not starting the offense until there's ten or less on the shot clock has led to some really bad possessions. Meanwhile, Yale is scrambling like crazy and diving on every loose ball and rebound.
I can't blame the D too much for Poulakidas hitting those shots. Those were great contests, at least one by Lamborg, who has worked his butt off all game on D.
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