Game 4: GMU (3-0) at Jacksonville Classic vs Charlotte (2-1) on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 PM.

[Patriotsince81]

If we beat Charlotte we will play the winner of UCF and South Dakota St. at 8:30PM Monday night. If we lose we’ll play at 6:00PM on Monday.

Link to Jacksonville Classic Website: https://www.jacksonvilleclassic.com

I have not seen any mention ESPN+, MASN, or any other TV coverage to date. If anyone knows/hears of such TV coverage please post. There is a link to watch on our schedule page which requires a subscription ($25.99 for life).

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Charlotte is a member of American Athletic Conference. They were picked 13th out of 14 teams in AAC preseason coaches polls.

KenPom: Gives us a 60% chance of winning.
GMU - 117
Charlotte - 147
NET:
GMU - 139
Charlotte - 98

We are 3-0 all-time against Charlotte.

Wins: Maine (69-52), Utah Valley (62-45)
Losses: Liberty (71-59)

The 49ers are led by 6’3” Nik Graves (12.7 ppg), 6”10” Igor Milicic Jr. (12.3 ppg & 10.0 reb), 6’11” Dishon Jackson (12.0 ppg), and 6’2” Lu’Cye Patterson (10.7 ppg). 6’6”Jackson Threadgill (5.3 ppg) rounds out their starting lineup. Daylen Berry, Isaiah Folkes, and Dean Reiber average double figure minutes off the bench.

The 49ers average 63.3 points per game while allowing 56.0. They are shooting 46.7% from the floor and 31.4% from 3. Opponents are shooting 40.1% from the field and 29.2% from 3. The 49ers shoot 78.0% from the free throw line and have averaged 11.7 turnovers per contest. Charlotte has out rebounded opponents by 4.6 boards per game.

Schedule: https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Roster: https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Stats: https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2022-23

My prediction: After going 0-6 in early season tournaments the last two years I just want to win one of these games! The early season success continues and we break the English tournament curse. GMU 72 - Charlotte 67.

Discuss.

 

[GMUMiked]

This team is huge! Of the 9 guys who have played at least 8 min/game this year, 4 of them are 6'10 or taller.

 

[mkaufman1]

Didn't realize they still had former Paulsen recruits Daylen Berry and Isaiah Folkes on the team still

 

[Pikapppatri8]

This team is huge! Of the 9 guys who have played at least 8 min/game this year, 4 of them are 6'10 or taller.

Not just bigger but more athletic and faster and aggressive. There were 2-3 fouls we got because of our aggressive and I was totally happy with them because they were plays that break Cornell's offensive flow and were questionable calls.

 

[GMUMiked]

Not just bigger but more athletic and faster and aggressive. There were 2-3 fouls we got because of our aggressive and I was totally happy with them because they were plays that break Cornell's offensive flow and were questionable calls.

I was talking about Charlotte...

I agree with you though, our combo of length and athleticism is going to tough for any team on our schedule to match up with.

 

[KAOriginal]

We have to be wary of Charlotte. I was returning to Portland ME at DCA following the Monmouth game. UMaine was there as well connecting, coming from just playing Charlotte and going back to Bangor ME.

There was a trainer holding a player while they sobbed uncontrollably. Most just sat there and stared into space. One of the coaches was drinking out of a brown bag and mumbling incoherently. In all, I thought I was looking at WW1 trench war soldiers just coming back from the front. Shell shocked to say the least.

So whatever Charlotte does ...they apparently do it well.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

I was talking about Charlotte...

I agree with you though, our combo of length and athleticism is going to tough for any team on our schedule to match up with.

Apologies - I misread. My fault. They do have tall team members but focused into two positions -- Center and Forward

 

[GMUMiked]

The Jacksonville classic website has a streaming option through "passthaballlive". $25.99 for the tournament, no single game options yet.

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[GMUYoda]

Didn't we play South Dakota State last year?

This is a "should win" game IMO

 

[GMUgemini]

Didn't we play South Dakota State last year?

This is a "should win" game IMO

Two seasons ago I think.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Didn't we play South Dakota State last year?

This is a "should win" game IMO

Lost 80-76 two years ago in South Dakota in the Pentagon Tourney.

 

[EXpatriot13]

The Jacksonville classic website has a streaming option through "passthaballlive". $25.99 for the tournament, no single game options yet.

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For that price, strippers and drugs better come flying out of my TV screen during the game.

What on earth is "passthaballlive"? Sounds like the type of site the govt would be monitoring for illegal pirated streams.

 

[Verdad]

For that price, strippers and drugs better come flying out of my TV screen during the game.

What on earth is "passthaballlive"? Sounds like the type of site the govt would be monitoring for illegal pirated streams.

$25.99?! Where the hell are you getting your strippers and drugs?

 

[mkaufman1]

Id prefer it be on FloHoops honestly. Probably would be a better feed lol. Low bar to clear.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

$25.99?! Where the hell are you getting your strippers and drugs?

Richmond.

 

[GMU79]

Richmond.

Please let me unsee that!

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Richmond.

You sir - are simply fantastic. Well done. Well done.

 

[NewPatriot]

Richmond.

So true....

 

[phoenix-arizona]

I really do hope we can see a blonde Superman/Green Lantern type fight a man with a pickaxe on a sand dune Sunday.

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

Trying to wrap my head around what they mean by "$25.99 for Life." Per the subscription page, looks like we are all going to die next month?

Really hope some other streaming option/broadcast comes around, but not gonna hold my breath.