09-04-2010, 08:34 AM
09-04-2010, 09:45 AM
Here is how McGill Uni saw it:
http://www.mcgill.ca/athletics/newsroom/..._id=167281
Spotlight Athletics:
NCAA's Bearcats claw Redmen in college hoops
Sep. 3, 2010
OTTAWA - McGill freshman Simon Bibeau of St. Bruno, Que., scored a game-high 16 points but it was all in vain as the University of Cincinnati Bearcats clawed back from a first-quarter deficit to easily defeat the Redmen 89-58 in preseason basketball, Friday.
In the first of a three-game Canadian exhibition tour, Cincy started out on the wrong end of a 20-16 score after the first quarter thanks to hot shooting from beyond the arc. The Redmen shot a sizzling 73 per cent from "La-La land" in the first half, connecting on 16 of 22 attempts. They finished the game at 62 per cent, making 18 of 29 from three-point range.
"They did a great job getting ready for us," said Mick Cronin, head coach of the Bearcats. "McGill hit a few threes early and it really boosted their confidence, but I'm really proud of our guys' effort."
From the second quarter on, the Bearcats outscored the Redmen, 73-38, leading 42-34 at the half and 65-45 after three quarters. UC eventually found a rhythm offensively by sharing the ball and finding cutters for easy baskets. The Bearcats shot 58 per cent for the game after a stellar 64 per cent in the second half.
Bibeau, a 6-foot-2 guard, shot 4-for-12 from the field and went an impressive 7-for-7 from the charity stripe for McGill. Teammate Nic Langley, a 6-foot-6 sophomore from Golden, B.C., contributed 13 points and 6-foot-6 freshman Cody Mazza-Anthony of Hamilton, Ont., added nine points while pulling down a team-high five rebounds.
Twelve of the 14 Bearcats that played ended up in the scoring column, while only six Redmen got on the scoresheet. Sophomore Jaquon Parker drew the start at point-guard and led the Bearcats in scoring with 15 points.
Sophomore Sean Kilpatrick, who sat out last year as a "redshirt", tallied 14 points in his collegiate debut for Cincinnati.
A hallmark of the Cronin era at UC has been outrebounding opponents and UC owned a 33-17 advantage on the glass with Ibrahima Thomas leading the way, pulling down six rebounds.
"It's good to play (McGill) because they're so physical," said Yancy Gates who added nine points for UC. "They tug and pull. It was a good win for us."
On Saturday night, the Bearcats meet up with Carleton University at 6 p.m. EST at ScotiaBank Place, the home of the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Carleton has won the Canadian national championship in six of the past eight seasons.
McGill, which lost to Maine 87-66, in their season opener on Aug. 25, now gets a six-week break to prepare for the CIS season. The Redmen are slated to play Carleton, Victoria and Windsor at the House-Laughton Hoops Classic in Ottawa, Oct. 15-17.
http://www.mcgill.ca/athletics/newsroom/..._id=167281
Spotlight Athletics:
NCAA's Bearcats claw Redmen in college hoops
Sep. 3, 2010
OTTAWA - McGill freshman Simon Bibeau of St. Bruno, Que., scored a game-high 16 points but it was all in vain as the University of Cincinnati Bearcats clawed back from a first-quarter deficit to easily defeat the Redmen 89-58 in preseason basketball, Friday.
In the first of a three-game Canadian exhibition tour, Cincy started out on the wrong end of a 20-16 score after the first quarter thanks to hot shooting from beyond the arc. The Redmen shot a sizzling 73 per cent from "La-La land" in the first half, connecting on 16 of 22 attempts. They finished the game at 62 per cent, making 18 of 29 from three-point range.
"They did a great job getting ready for us," said Mick Cronin, head coach of the Bearcats. "McGill hit a few threes early and it really boosted their confidence, but I'm really proud of our guys' effort."
From the second quarter on, the Bearcats outscored the Redmen, 73-38, leading 42-34 at the half and 65-45 after three quarters. UC eventually found a rhythm offensively by sharing the ball and finding cutters for easy baskets. The Bearcats shot 58 per cent for the game after a stellar 64 per cent in the second half.
Bibeau, a 6-foot-2 guard, shot 4-for-12 from the field and went an impressive 7-for-7 from the charity stripe for McGill. Teammate Nic Langley, a 6-foot-6 sophomore from Golden, B.C., contributed 13 points and 6-foot-6 freshman Cody Mazza-Anthony of Hamilton, Ont., added nine points while pulling down a team-high five rebounds.
Twelve of the 14 Bearcats that played ended up in the scoring column, while only six Redmen got on the scoresheet. Sophomore Jaquon Parker drew the start at point-guard and led the Bearcats in scoring with 15 points.
Sophomore Sean Kilpatrick, who sat out last year as a "redshirt", tallied 14 points in his collegiate debut for Cincinnati.
A hallmark of the Cronin era at UC has been outrebounding opponents and UC owned a 33-17 advantage on the glass with Ibrahima Thomas leading the way, pulling down six rebounds.
"It's good to play (McGill) because they're so physical," said Yancy Gates who added nine points for UC. "They tug and pull. It was a good win for us."
On Saturday night, the Bearcats meet up with Carleton University at 6 p.m. EST at ScotiaBank Place, the home of the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Carleton has won the Canadian national championship in six of the past eight seasons.
McGill, which lost to Maine 87-66, in their season opener on Aug. 25, now gets a six-week break to prepare for the CIS season. The Redmen are slated to play Carleton, Victoria and Windsor at the House-Laughton Hoops Classic in Ottawa, Oct. 15-17.
09-04-2010, 09:52 AM
Box score:
http://www.mcgill.ca/athletics/newsroom/..._id=163840
Not a lot you can get out of the numbers against this level of competition. One thing I did like is that they only took 10 three point shots and they were taken by 6 different players. Sounds like they executed the things they have been working on in these early practices, ball movement and getting to the rim.
http://www.mcgill.ca/athletics/newsroom/..._id=163840
Not a lot you can get out of the numbers against this level of competition. One thing I did like is that they only took 10 three point shots and they were taken by 6 different players. Sounds like they executed the things they have been working on in these early practices, ball movement and getting to the rim.
09-04-2010, 09:55 AM
I'd be more excited, but Maine ripped McGill 87-66.
Carleton does return all but one player, however they have already lost to New Mexico State 65-53, and Maine 73-62.
Great we can go up there and tighten the team-family bonds, and give the new guys some playing time.
Carleton does return all but one player, however they have already lost to New Mexico State 65-53, and Maine 73-62.
Great we can go up there and tighten the team-family bonds, and give the new guys some playing time.
09-04-2010, 09:59 AM
(09-04-2010 09:55 AM)OneUChoopsfan Wrote: [ -> ]I'd be more excited, but Maine ripped McGill 87-66.
Carleton does return all but one player, however they have already lost to New Mexico State 65-53, and Maine 73-62.
Great we can go up there and tighten the team-family bonds, and give the new guys some playing time.
Like I said, not a whole lot you can get from the numbers.
There is a video on gobearcats.com and there are a few things on there to like. Gates looks great physically as he is down 15 lbs. The few clips they did show it looked like they concentrated on cutting toward the rim and finding the open man.
09-04-2010, 10:04 AM
As long as they don't drink too many Kokanees, should come back 3-0.
09-04-2010, 10:08 AM
"The Bearcats shot 58 per cent for the game after a stellar 64 per cent in the second half."
This was good to see, I know you can't get much from a game like this but as long as they are taking better shots I'm satisfied.
This was good to see, I know you can't get much from a game like this but as long as they are taking better shots I'm satisfied.
09-04-2010, 10:48 AM
(09-04-2010 10:08 AM)bearcat PACO Wrote: [ -> ]"The Bearcats shot 58 per cent for the game after a stellar 64 per cent in the second half."
This was good to see, I know you can't get much from a game like this but as long as they are taking better shots I'm satisfied.
That's the whole key there. If they're being patient on offense, and working on it, I'll be pretty happy, regardless of the scores.
I'd say shot selection was their most deficient area last year.
09-04-2010, 12:35 PM
Are we now allowed to mention basketball on this site?