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After a very poor offensive showing in the first half, the Dukes began to click in the second- good passing, even a few good screens, and player movement. Shot selection was significantly better in the second half. Most important, Duquesne appeared to play with confidence. They are definitely playing better basketball. I ripped them earlier in the year but at that point there wasn't much to be positive about. Peaking right at the end of February. I like it. In my post last evening I forgot to add another encouraging sign in Duquesne's improved offense. For the first time in the last two years (perhaps 3), I saw a concerted effort by just about every Dukes guard to pass the ball into the post. Just watched the replay. Really nice second half to put the game away after they rushed just a bit in the first half. Team is getting better in all aspects of the game. With a Davidson loss to VCU Saturday, the Dukes would be seeded third. No question Bovell and Bazalak are making a difference. Looking forward to beating Bona on Saturday and wishing for a clean sweep in the A10 tourney. Peaking right at the end of February. I like it. Nice to See Libby Appreciated - Wayne Gretzky once said "I go where the puck is GOING TO BE - NOT WHERE IT HAS BEEN - Libby seems to have "that knack" - How else to explain how many rebounds she gets (10 last night) and how many loose balls she seems to come up with!!
CONGRATULATIONS COACH DRU JOYCE III
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An impressive win @ GW and the Dukes are now riding a 4-game win streak and playing (possibly) their best basketball of the season. As the GW announcers said, Duquesne is peaking at the right time. I agree.
With all the problems this season (i.e. the overly aggressive non-conference schedule against a number of athletically-superior teams, the impact the early season losses on the players' confidence, etc.), the Dukes are conceivably in a position to pull off a shocker and win the A10-Tourney @ the Palumbo.
Wouldn't that be something.
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Very glad to see a turnaround. Don't think it's a coincidence this team started playing better once Bovell got the chance to start.
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We are now guaranteed a top 6 spot, which means we avoid a team that rests on Tuesday until the Semifinals
Bazelak is cool as a cucumber. The podcast 3 Bid League for Men's A10 loves tracking triple nickels... Libby is a triple nickel machine
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I couldn't believe my eyes. Players were tossing the ball over their defenders' heads, or in the case of Chas, throwing a bounce pass around their defender into Kadri-Ann or whoever else was in there.
I don't know, after all this time, what suddenly changed, but it was a very encouraging sign. If the pattern continues, it means teams will have a more difficult time double teaming the guards and making them run horizontally (which has been a problem in the past). They'll have to respect the post (now getting more touches), thus freeing up the guards to become more efficient in their ball handling and shooting.
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yak-rbc wrote:
We are now guaranteed a top 6 spot, which means we avoid a team that rests on Tuesday until the Semifinals
Bazelak is cool as a cucumber. The podcast 3 Bid League for Men's A10 loves tracking triple nickels... Libby is a triple nickel machine
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