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Gameday: Bears set to host Florida Gulf Coast

November 18, 2016
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Leading rebounder and shot blocker Jo Lual-Acuil and the Baylor (2-0) hosts Florida Gulf Coast University (1-1) to open the 6th-annual Battle 4 Atlantis on Friday at the Ferrell Center on Friday evening.

TOP PERFORMERS

Points
FGCU:
Guard, Brandon Goodwin (19.0)
Baylor: Forward, Johnathan Motley (17.0)

Rebounds
FGCU: Forward, Demetris Morant (8.5)
Baylor:
Forward, Jo Lual-Acuil, Jr. (11.5)

Assists
FGCU: Guard, Zach Johnson (2.5)
Baylor:
Guard, Manu Lecomte (8.5)

Steals
FGCU: Three tied at 0.5
Baylor:
Guard, Manu Lecomte (2.5)

Blocks
FGCU: Forward, Demetris Morant (1.0)
Baylor:
Forward, Jo Lual-Acuil, Jr. (5.5)

  • Baylor faces Florida Gulf Coast to open the 6th-annual Battle 4 Atlantis on Friday at the Ferrell Center.
  • Friday is the first meeting between the teams -- BU is 5-0 all-time against Atlantic Sun Conference teams.
  • BU is coming off a 17-point win against No. 4 Oregon -- the seventh top-5 win in program history.
  • Baylor is 22-11 in regular-season tournaments during the Drew era, including 9-3 since 2013-14.
  • The Bears have won 36 consecutive non-conference home games dating back to Dec. 12, 2012. BU averages a 21.3 point margin of victory during the streak and has eight wins over high-major teams.
  • Baylor has knocked off 13 ranked teams in the last two-plus seasons (13-14 vs. ranked opponents).
  • BU is 32-54 against ranked teams since 2007-08 after going 0-27 in Drew's first four rebuilding seasons.

Game Thread: Bears set to host Florida Gulf Coast

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riflebear
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nein51 said:

McClure has air balled a 3 and made a terrible pass lol.

58-55 fgcu
And then gives up the 3 on the other end.

Unreal - what has happened to him?
nein51
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We are tied at 58

Wainwright going to the line 1-1
nein51
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riflebear said:

nein51 said:

McClure has air balled a 3 and made a terrible pass lol.

58-55 fgcu
And then gives up the 3 on the other end.

Unreal - what has happened to him?

Injuries.
riflebear
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nein51 said:

riflebear said:

nein51 said:

McClure has air balled a 3 and made a terrible pass lol.

58-55 fgcu
And then gives up the 3 on the other end.

Unreal - what has happened to him?

Injuries.
We know he's had the groin issue, but if he's this bad then don't play him.
riflebear
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Beautiful move by Maston for the And 1.

59-58 BU
nein51
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We are going to have to find some outside shooting at some point this season. Otherwise people will just pack the paint (like fgcu is doing now).
Ccarlisi
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Maybe someone has mentioned this, didn't want to read the full thread, but does it seem to anyone else like Freeman is shot-hunting way too much tonight?
riflebear
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We're doing well getting to the line tonight

18 of 22 (82%)

but we're ice cold from 3

3 of 14 (21%)
BU99
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If can't watch, why does Manu only have 3 shots, he's our best offensive player. Needs to be more assertive and selfish?
nein51
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riflebear said:

We're doing well getting to the line tonight

18 of 22 (82%)

but we're ice cold from 3

3 of 14 (21%)

Attacking the rim almost always pays off
riflebear
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I was worried this could be a trap game after Oregon and right before we are heading to the Bahamas but FGCU is a solid team.

Assuming we pull this out this is good for our team to be in a close game late, but not fun for the fans.
nein51
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BU99 said:

If can't watch, why does Manu only have 3 shots, he's our best offensive player. Needs to be more assertive and selfish?

He's had some opportunities it other guys have been open. We haven't missed a ton of tough shots. We have missed a lot of open looks. The shooting from the floor has been rough. We have attacked the rim really well though.
Ccarlisi
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BU99 said:

If can't watch, why does Manu only have 3 shots, he's our best offensive player. Needs to be more assertive and selfish?


They've honestly done a good job taking away open looks from him. He's doing alright not trying to force up shots
nein51
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That's a weak ass foul call on motley
nein51
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64-61 bears
Media Bear
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Sloppy half this has been. Everyone (except Mitchell) seems a step slower.
riflebear
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I hate that ref from the past. It looked like Lecomte threw it off the FGCU foot but the ref thought it hit Manu's. Shady
riflebear
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Not surprising the x KU coach is getting calls in our gym.
riflebear
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BU99 said:

If can't watch, why does Manu only have 3 shots, he's our best offensive player. Needs to be more assertive and selfish?
Thought this early too. He's our best scorer, if our team is struggling let him isolate and get his own shot or create for someone else. Our best player should have more opportunities.
riflebear
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Great tip in by Acuil

66-63 BU
nein51
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Terrible decision to foul the 3 point shooter there.
riflebear
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That same ref calls a foul on Freeman on the 3 right in front of the KU/FGCU coach.
Media Bear
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Shades of last year Freeman on D.

Cannot. Do. That.
nein51
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riflebear said:

That same ref calls a foul on Freeman on the 3 right in front of the KU/FGCU coach.

He earned that one. Hit him in the face.
riflebear
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Freeman didn't touch him, he put his hand in his face. Can't stand that ref. Such a KU homer.

66-65 BU
3:00 min
Media Bear
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Go to the bucket, Mot.

Not away ...
nein51
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68-65 bears
nein51
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Big rebound by acuil
nein51
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Johnson and Terrell are good players.

72-67 bears
Media Bear
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Acuil gonna bail our a$$es out many a time this season.
riflebear
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Acuil w/ a huge offensive rebound and dunk off the Lecomte miss. And then a block on the other end.

70-67 w/ the ball
1:45
nein51
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Levomte for 3 75-67 bears
Media Bear
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Great time to make a run!
riflebear
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Manu w/ a great drive w/ the left handed layup and then a huge 3 from the corner.

75-67 BU
FWBear
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Looking good.

lol at OU.
 
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