Game 9: University of Pennsylvania, Saturday, Dec 5th, 6 PM, NO TV

[Washingtonian]

Penn comes into this game with a 4-3 record after losing to Navy by a score of 65-59.

The schedule is here: http://www.pennathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=1700&SPID=539&SPSID=8626

The stats are here: http://www.pennathletics.com/pdf9/4115806.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=1700

Darian Henry-Nelson is averaging 15.7 PPG/8.1 RPG, Sam Jones is averaging 14.3 PPG, Antonio Woods is averaging 10.7 PPG, and Matt Howard is averaging 10.4 PPG.

Their boards are here: http://boards.basketball-u.com/showforum.php?fid/43/

Discuss.

 

[GreenLantern]

Jekyll or Hyde. Which will show up?

Us - 66
Them - 65
OT

 

[Patriotsince81]

Jekyll or Hyde. Which will show up?

Us - 66
Them - 65
OT

Jekyll - Mason 65 - Penn 56

Hyde - Penn 76 - Mason 55

 

[phoenix-arizona]

Penn 66
Teller 73

 

[Jack Strop]

Clash of the Titans! Penn's 6'11" dude up against Mason's 6'11" stud. Whoever fouls out first is going to lose the game.

Go Mason!

 

[gmutom]

I'm over last night's loss. We seem to play well every other game, so I'm going with us pulling this out -- especially with Northern Iowa coming to town next week.

 

[psyclone]

Rpiforecast has Mason as a 9 pt favorite; was as a 10 pt favorite in yesterday's line.

Given that Penn has their own 6' 11" guy, maybe they will be less likely to double-team Shevon, more similar to how Oklahoma St & Mississippi defended him.

 

[MASONscott]

Mason wins with balance. Outside shooting comes back to life.
68-59

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[Pablo]

http://www.theempireofphilacollegebball.com/penn/2015-16-season-a-complete-turnaround-for-penn:

2015-16 season a complete turnaround for Penn
11/28/2015

"It has been a while since Penn basketball has been described a dangerous team. In the past years, they were considered an “easier” game. A team that could be pushed over when faced with adversity. They were the team that couldn’t string together 40 minutes of quality play. They were often the team that opponents licked their chops before facing.

But on Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve, the Quakers showed how they are a new and complete team.

On the ball, they have guys that can run the offense and avoid turnovers. They have perimeter players who can stick shots from NBA range. Down low, they might have one of the best big men in the Ivy League. And then off the bench, there are players who bring loads of fiery energy.

A huge reason for their 4-1 start has been the play of Darien Nelson-Henry. In the best shape of his life, the big man from Washington state has thrived so far in his senior campaign. This was most evident against LaSalle, where he posted 31 points and 14 rebounds."

 

[Washingtonian]

Does anyone know if this a home and home by chance? I think fans would like to see the Palestra next season.

 

[Five Two]

Does anyone know if this a home and home by chance? I think fans would like to see the Palestra next season.

Count me in. I've been asking for a home-and-home with Penn for years for the sole reason to see a Mason game at the Palestra.

 

[GMUSig03]

Count me in. I've been asking for a home-and-home with Penn for years for the sole reason to see a Mason game at the Palestra.

Ditto, have been to 4 games or so against Philly teams (and going to LaSalle this year) and still haven't been to the Palestra

 

[Pablo]

Let's make it a long-term deal with Penn, and schedule biennual bus trips to the Palestra.

 

[Pablo]

Patriot Platoon ‏@PatriotPlatoon 11h11 hours agoGeorge Mason, VA
Come out to the @MasonMBB vs Penn game on Sat 12/5 @ 6pm and get an "Ugly Sweater" T Shirt!… https://www.instagram.com/p/-2wCNwtqmY/

 

[phoenix-arizona]

That's one fad that I hope goes away soon.

 

[GreenLantern]

Article on Penn's Jamal Lewis who has recovered from a mystery illness.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-him-but-college-basketball-brought-him-back/

 

[MasonFanatic]

Navy outscored Penn by six points in the final minute of a six-point win at the Palestra on Wednesday.

The Quakers outplayed the Midshipmen for most of the second half, and Steve Donahue realized his team did not lose the 65-59 contest because of the final 60 seconds. It was because of the first 20 minutes.

“We lost it in the first half,” the first-year Penn coach said after his team fell to 4-3 on the season. “Give Navy credit, we lost it in the first half with 11 turnovers and eight offensive rebounds given up.”

Navy (7-2) carried a 12-point lead into the locker room mainly due to two reasons: capitalizing on turnovers and rebounding.

http://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/show/584868?referrer_id=2181444

 

[GMUgemini]

That's one fad that I hope goes away soon.

It's been a fad for decades...I'm not sure it's ever going away.

 

[Haxormax]

I'd love it if GMU came to philly. It was really nice when they had drexel every year. St joes is cool I guess, but further away.

 

[Pablo]

Mason's game notes -see http://www.gomason.com/fls/25200/Game Notes/Men's Basketball/MBB_Game_Notes.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=25200

Will Coach Paulsen earn his 400th career victory tomorrow?