Game 1: GMU (0-0) vs Monmouth (0-0) on Monday, November 6, at 7:00 PM.

[Patriot Lawdog]

Really? I wasn’t impressed tonight but I think first game jitters affected him especially in the first half.

For a “perimeter” guy, I loved his willingness to guard bigs and dig out rebounds. I judge guys early in the year by those things. Need to take care of the ball better, but I love seeing 33% as the opposing team FG%

 

[Patriotsince81]

Amen to coaches in suits.

 

[JimP]

My goodness how they called that on Billups is crazy.

The replay on the stream made it clear Billups was pulled down by the Monmouth player.

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

Also, thought it was interesting that Ronnie was sitting out up until the last minute of the game. Had the freshmen handling the ball late. Gotta admit it made me nervous, but might pay off later in the year

 

[illayin]

Both of these guys debuted for their new teams tonight. Only one of them came away victorious.

 

[gmutom]

Really? I wasn’t impressed tonight but I think first game jitters affected him especially in the first half.

If 10 boards and 7 points on 50% shooting are disappointing, Hall is going to be just fine. I do think he dribbled a little too much, but he did have 2 assists and only 2 turnovers — which were fewer than than other guys who handled the ball a lot like Polite (5), Maddox (4) and Okojie (3).

Turnovers aside, I really liked our energy and ball movement. Despite lacking a true back-to-the-basket post player, I loved how active Newton, Kelly and Henry were. This team will win lots of games if we get 29 points from our frontcourt.

Maddox was Tony’s best signing. I’d love to see him score more in the paint —all but 2 of his 17 points came inside the arc — but he’s a game-changer when his shot is falling.

 

[illayin]

Did anyone bet Monmouth against the spread? I wonder if that Woody missed FT will end up on SVP's bad beats for Mason bettors.

 

[Falco]

If 10 boards and 7 points on 50% shooting are disappointing, Hall is going to be just fine. I do think he dribbled a little too much, but he did have 2 assists and only 2 turnovers — which were fewer than than other guys who handled the ball a lot like Polite (5), Maddox (4) and Okojie (3).

Turnovers aside, I really liked our energy and ball movement. Despite lacking a true back-to-the-basket post player, I loved how active Newton, Kelly and Henry were. This team will win lots of games if we get 29 points from our frontcourt.

Maddox was Tony’s best signing. I’d love to see him score more in the paint —all but 2 of his 17 points came inside the arc — but he’s a game-changer when his shot is falling.

I take it back. Solid stats.

 

[DRK331]

Mason's zone offense was better in the 2nd half

Our first half zone offense? Not good

 

[gmujim92]

If 10 boards and 7 points on 50% shooting are disappointing, Hall is going to be just fine. I do think he dribbled a little too much, but he did have 2 assists and only 2 turnovers — which were fewer than than other guys who handled the ball a lot like Polite (5), Maddox (4) and Okojie (3).

Turnovers aside, I really liked our energy and ball movement. Despite lacking a true back-to-the-basket post player, I loved how active Newton, Kelly and Henry were. This team will win lots of games if we get 29 points from our frontcourt.

Maddox was Tony’s best signing. I’d love to see him score more in the paint —all but 2 of his 17 points came inside the arc — but he’s a game-changer when his shot is falling.

Keyshawn was a fraction of a fraction of a second late on his last made 3 (shot clock violation) or he would’ve had a double-double. He’s gonna be a really good one for us.

 

[GMU1983]

Hall‘s game is good but he needs to watch his body language. Also laughing and giggling from the guys at the end of the line during the anthem was not good. Overall happy we won!

 

[DRK331]

Youtube video of the game here

Youtube video of the game here

 

[EXpatriot13]

Also, thought it was interesting that Ronnie was sitting out up until the last minute of the game. Had the freshmen handling the ball late. Gotta admit it made me nervous, but might pay off later in the year

Thought the same. I think Polite would be the first to admit that he could have played better tonight. Seemed really tight and hesitant for most of the game, didn’t start aggressively driving to the basket until 5min left. Probably just a product of playing with an entirely new team so definitely not going to harp on it too much at this point, he’ll be fine.

Okojie plays so freely and with so much confidence for a freshman, makes the inevitable rookie mistakes more tolerable. Really looking forward to watching him grow and continue to adjust to the college game.

I don’t think “Patriot Pressure” translated much on offense outside of a few breaks, especially in the first half when Monmouth was trying to slow it down, but it’s obvious how that philosophy is going to show up on the defensive end. Jumping passing lanes, tipped balls, blocked shots…so much more intensity, movement, and commitment on that side of the ball then we’ve seen in a while.

 

[JC_FoodcourtBandit]

Hope Henry is alright that looked like a hard fall.

Not much more you can ask for in a first game with 10 new players and a new coaching staff. Great great victory, and a super encouraging sign for the Tony Skinn Era.

Through two exhibitions and one game this is the most fun I’ve had watching Mason Basketball in a while, the team is so different than what we’ve been used to watching.

 

[Mason2005]

Hope Henry is alright that looked like a hard fall.

Not much more you can ask for in a first game with 10 new players and a new coaching staff. Great great victory, and a super encouraging sign for the Tony Skinn Era.

Through two exhibitions and one game this is the most fun I’ve had watching Mason Basketball in a while, the team is so different than what we’ve been used to watching.

TS said he's fine in the presser

 

[GMU79]

Hall‘s game is good but he needs to watch his body language. Also laughing and giggling from the guys at the end of the line during the anthem was not good. Overall happy we won!

Didn't see that. NOT a good look.

 

[psyclone]

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I don’t think “Patriot Pressure” translated much on offense outside of a few breaks, especially in the first half when Monmouth was trying to slow it down, but it’s obvious how that philosophy is going to show up on the defensive end. Jumping passing lanes, tipped balls, blocked shots…so much more intensity, movement, and commitment on that side of the ball then we’ve seen in a while.

Before we get too carried away, don't overlook that Monmouth got 9 steals to our 5 and Mason lost the turnover battle 18-12.

Box vs. Monmouth (PDF) - George Mason University Athletics

Box vs. Monmouth (PDF)

gomason.com

 

[GMU1983]

Presser posted yet?

 

[EXpatriot13]

Before we get too carried away, don't overlook that Monmouth got 9 steals to our 5 and Mason lost the turnover battle 18-12.

Box vs. Monmouth (PDF) - George Mason University Athletics

Box vs. Monmouth (PDF)

gomason.com

Don’t think anyone is getting carried away. We can admit we played sloppy on one end (several lazy giveaways and errant passes) and also recognize effort on the defensive end. Both things can be true.

 

[GMUgemini]

Presser posted yet?

By George tweeted it out: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1lDGLPWPPbQGm