:clap: for the best half of basketball all year :thumb: (No need to comment on the 1st half.) Pure dominance in the 2nd half. The Griz came out on fire on both ends of the court. When we got the lead back, most everyone in Dahlberg was just waiting for the let down, and let another team back in. Guess what? That did not happen, the GRIZ refused to give in, and continued to lay it on. Offense executed beyond expectations. Defense and rebounding were beyond comprehension. The players played together on both ends. Tinks opened up the playbook too. He ran a few very successful clear outs for Ellis that resulted in assists, fouls, or easy lay ins. If we did that more often, Ellis would average 8 pts and 8 assists easily. Not many BSC guards can handle him on the ball.
Martin played well offensively and defensively. For those that say he is lazy, BS, once again he busted his ass on defense. He does have heart.
Staudacher was the 1st half fire we needed. Offense was struggling badly. Staudacher got in there and put up 9 pts when we needed them. He ignited this team going into the locker room and the team fed off that in the 2nd half.
Dlouhy, looked like the Dlouhy of old. Played great Defense, did a little of everything. Most impressive though, not one time did he disrespect an official, hang his head, or whine. :thumb: One time he was close to getting on an official. He took a step or 2 toward the ref, then turned away from the official, and took a few deep breathes. I was proud of him for showing restraint. It used that on the court instead, and it made a world of difference for this team.
Ellis played nasty defense, created steals, and ran the team like a PG is supposed to do.
Rundles played well and contributed in many ways.
Mayes played great defense, rebounded, and hit some key shots. Very solid game from him.
Strait, was his usual self, got some more boards with 8, and he played much harder post defense.
Chavez had an off night offensively. I thought he was just too jacked. :clap: :clap: for playing the best defense I have ever seen him play.
Vanderjagt got 4 minutes in finally. I watched him very closely. Every time a shot went up he got rebounding position with authority. He did okay in help defense. He looked a little out of sync though in man defense. He will be a very good BSC big man when he adds some beef, and gets enough minutes to learn.
Swift, Chase, Spurgettis, and Sharp all played hard.
Finally onto Hasquet. He came out in the 2nd half not caring about being injured. He took this game over on both ends. He flat out DOMINATED and OWNED the paint and boards. He was jumping for everything, He went to the boards everytime a shot went up, regardless of who was shooting from where. I think he scored all of his 16 in the 2nd half. I am guessing had 8 to 10 boards in the
2nd half too. Mr. Hasquet flat out wanted this game, he was not going to be denied. I know I am sounding like a broken record, but he is the leader of this team now, and will be for the next 2 years along with Rundles and Strait (1 more year). I got on Hasquet's bandwagon early. Not sure why, just had a good feeling about him. Honestly, can anyone here question his heart, leadership, and skills now? I am glad that the GRIZ took a chance on him. I was happy he became a GRIZ, but have to admit thought he at best would be a role player his 1st 2 years. This is one time I am glad to admit I was wrong! He is a much better player than anyone thought he would be. BTW he has 2 more years left. :thumb:
Great win tonight GRIZ, now go get ISU and give us one last home game.. If that haappens, I expect a sellout!
