Date: February 8th, 2014

Time: 5:00 PM

Opponent: David Lipscomb (11-12, 6-6 ASUN)

Place: Allen Arena

Television: None

Webcast: ESPN3 (Free with proper cable provider)

Radio online: ETSUBucs.com (Free)

Lipscomb 2013-2014 Schedule

Lipscomb 2013-2014 Roster

http://johnsoncitypress.com/article/1144...tight-game

Payback time, this is a big one.

ETSU vs. Belmont

People traveling to Nashville to go to the basketball game should plan to get there early and cheer on the Bucs against Belmont in softball at 12:30.


From: http://www.etsubucs.com/softball/news/20...nashville/


BELMONT - Saturday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. EST - Rose Park (at Belmont University) - LIVE STATS

Belmont welcomes back nearly its entire 2013 roster, returning 15 letter-winners, including junior outfielder Kat Hollingsworth.

Hollingsworth led the Buins in nearly every offensive category last season, scoring 34 runs, while recording 64 hits, 14 doubles, 11 home runs, and driving in 42 runs.

The Bruins, who will be enjoying home-field advantage during the Music City Classic, were 5-15 at Rose Park last season.

ETSU leads the all-time series with Belmont, 12-4; however the Bruins have won the last two meetings between the teams.

statsmack:


East Tennessee State is better than Lipscomb this season
East Tennessee State is ranked higher than Lipscomb in the Atlantic Sun (No. 5 vs. No. 6).
East Tennessee State has a stronger schedule than Lipscomb this season (SOS Rank: No. 269 vs. No. 280).
East Tennessee State has a better record at home than Lipscomb this season (10-4 vs. 3-4).

East Tennessee State is better than Lipscomb historically
East Tennessee State has more wins over the last 5 years than Lipscomb (106 vs. 86).
East Tennessee State has more NCAA Tournament appearances over the last 10 years than Lipscomb (three vs. zero).
East Tennessee State has a better overall winning percentage over the last five years (52.9 percent to 48.3 percent).
East Tennessee State has come back to win after being down at half against Lipscomb five times since 2006.
East Tennessee State is better under pressure, and has defeated Lipscomb in 10 out of the last 15 games decided by five points or fewer.

East Tennessee State players are better than Lipscomb players
East Tennessee State players are more experienced than Lipscomb players (10,236 minutes played vs. 9,596 minutes played).
The East Tennessee State scoring leader (Rashawn Rembert, 357 points) has more points than the Lipscomb scoring leader (Martin Smith, 330 points).
The East Tennessee State rebounding leader (A.J. Merriweather, 143 rebounds) has more rebounds than the Lipscomb rebounding leader (Khion Sankey, 110 rebounds).
The East Tennessee State three-point leader (Rashawn Rembert, 62 three-pointers) has more three-pointers than the Lipscomb three-point leader (J.C. Hampton, 57 three-pointers).
The East Tennessee State assist leader (Petey McClain, 73 assists) has more assists than the Lipscomb assist leader (J.C. Hampton, 67 assists).
The East Tennessee State steals leader (A.J. Merriweather, 33 steals) has more steals than the Lipscomb steals leader (Josh Williams, 28 steals).
The East Tennessee State blocks leader (Hunter Harris, 28 blocks) has more blocks than the Lipscomb blocks leader (Khion Sankey, 13 blocks).
East Tennessee State is bigger. The average weight of the top 8 players on East Tennessee State is 208 lbs compared to 197 lbs for Lipscomb.
Rashawn Rembert is ranked 2nd in the Atlantic Sun in points, 35th nationally in three-pointers, and 10th in the Atlantic Sun in steals.
Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard is ranked 9th in the Atlantic Sun in assists.
A.J. Merriweather is ranked 6th in the Atlantic Sun in rebounds and 4th in the Atlantic Sun in steals.
Hunter Harris is ranked 6th in the Atlantic Sun in blocks.
Petey McClain is ranked 6th in the Atlantic Sun in assists and 6th in the Atlantic Sun in steals.

East Tennessee State is a better school than Lipscomb
More violent crime happens in Nashville so be careful if you visit (when compared to Johnson City -- according to the FBI).
More property crime happens in Nashville so you better protect your valuables if you visit (when compared to Johnson City -- according to the FBI).
Johnson City isn't as congested as Nashville (population is significantly lower).

When you play NKU, it becomes a slow, ugly game where neither team can score. But when you play Lipscomb, it tends to be a high scoring affair where neither team can stop the other, like the 82-80 match in the Dome.

Lipscomb can score – they are second to Mercer in points per game at 75.3. They lead the league with 204 made 3 pointers and have several guys (Khion Sankey, J.C. Hampton and, to a lesser extent, Josh Williams and Martin Smith) who can put them up. They have no real post players, but have five guys in the 6’4” to 6’5” and 220 range who can score inside and out. They make a tough matchup for the Bucs. On the other hand, they don’t defend that well.

Lipscomb is smack in the middle of the ASun at 6-6 and will finish no worse than .500 (9-9), better than almost anyone predicted. They are highly likely to beat Kennesaw, UNK at home and Stetson at home. They are likely to lose to Mercer and FGCU. If they beat ETSU again (and this time at their place) they may well finish a game above .500, and get a chance to host a home game in the ASun tournament.

On the other hand, if ETSU wins at Lipscomb, they will be in good position to finish over .500 and host that first round game themselves.

Last game 6’4” 218 freshman Josh Williams went off for 34 points against the Bucs. Murry’s strategy of frequently switching defenses (used against both Lipscomb and Mercer) may make it hard for the Bucs to focus on the guy with the hot hand (like Williams or Bud Thomas of Mercer). People have enough trouble remembering their responsibilities in the rapidly changing sets.

The Bucs really need 6’7” Hunter Harris, who has a length advantage inside, to shake off whatever illness has been slowing him down the last 2 games. Jalen Riley, meanwhile, has given us the steadiest and most efficient play of his career the last 5 games, averaging 13.7 points on high percentage shooting (46% from the field, .444 from 3 and .917 from the line) with 2.6 boards in only 20.2 minutes of play.

If ETSU wants to do anything in the ASun tourney, now is the time to step it up.

To add to your points, swvabucsfan, I'd like to see Lester continuing to contribute, in one way or another. Lester represents such a critical player for us. I think this game provides him an opportunity to bully inside, like he did against Jacksonville. He's coming alive at the right time.

Better decision making/efficiency from Jalen and a resurgent Lester make our bench a potent one. I sure would like to see Giplaye have an opportunity to give us hard-nosed defense underneath.

I'd love to see us go 5-2 in these last 7 games and finish in 3rd place.

One game at time....Go Bucs.

Could this be the game where we don't blow the lead? Keep it up Bucs!

Need to weather the storm here

Lead blown. That didn't take too long did it?

These refs are terrible. The redhead for Lipscomb has committed at least 8 fouls. All contact between him and the Bucs have been called on the Bucs. Also he is camped out in the lane on almost every possession. How many 3 second calls? ZERO

What you would expect from an ETSU v Lipscomb game. 50-48 at half.

Holy Pick-Up Game, Batman! Defense optional in Nashville today.

We shot 70% in first half and are only up by 2. We need to pick up the defense in second half.

Of course we give up the easy 3 to close the half .


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I just turned it on to catch the 2nd half. On pace to finish 100-96! Crazy!

Jalen Riley playing incredible basketball. WE NEED STOPS!!!

I honestly hope we keep playing Lipscomb. It's a great game every time we play them.

There we go, a 6 point lead! Riley at 30 with exceptional shooting from 3 and the foul line. Finish this!

Jalen Riley, shades of Courtney Pigram. Unstoppable.

He is reminding me a big of Pigram. Great win here for the Bucs!