I worry a bit about Sevilla’s lingering leg issues. It didn’t look like an ankle thing last night - prior to the injury, he had his thighs wrapped in some type of warming sleeves. Talking to his dad a couple weeks ago, he said many if his issues are due to hydration - coaches can’t keep his out of the gym and weight room and he doesn’t always make sure he takes care of himself. Kind of explains how he went from walk-on to starter who averages double figures!

is Pasternik that animated every game or do we bring out the worst in him? At first, I thought we was yelling nonstop at players, but it looked like he was venting his frustrations on the coaches. Just wouldn’t stop!

If I’m a betting man, I’d put CSUN in the top 4. They are hitting their stride, especially on offense

you’re right about the quick hands - they got two steals in a row leading to fast break buckets that stretch a thin lead into something more comfortable. Defense also shut down Methany over the last 10 minutes or so after he had hit 3 3’s.

Chappell was much better off the bench today; Copper’s fast 2 fouls limited him. I think Les likes Stokes out there for his physical play on defense and around the boards - keep the opponent from getting a quick start. That will be critical Saturday since Poly has been approaching the 100 point mark with regularity.

Football players in the ‘barn’ brought a lot of energy….didn’t rub off on the good size student section! Need a Darius to amp them up.

Pasternik’s antics in the first half were crazy. Yelling at his coaches, throwing clipboards and, I think, engaging with gestures at the barn. We bring out the worst in him (like we do with Turner). I found myself watching him instead of the game!

my former teammate who often uses a seat of mine spent the entire season screaming ‘kick it out of bounds!’. Giving them the ball at the 35 seemed like a good strategy

i think we need to see Cooper back in the starting lineup, Chappell also. They don't look as comfortable off the bench, where Daugherty seems to be able to bring instant offense within minutes of getting into the game. I feel like the Stokes/Daugherty lineup was for defense and rebounding, but our offense didn't seem very smooth at the beginning of the half last game.

3.5 point underdogs. We had our best offensive outputs against a real team down on Santa Barbara last time - can the offense repeat, or has the Gaucho defense stepped it up to another level? I think we have to muck this one up kind of like the Irvine game to pull off what would be a HUGE win.

Gauchos really seem to be playing with a ton of confidence now, while we are still not quite playing, in my opinion, up to our potential. I'm not feeling great about this matchup; hoping, Saturday goes better vs Poly (who is also playing much better over this past week). Tough set of home games for sure!

apparently. Love the timing.

https://footballscoop.com/2026/02/04/bobby-hauck-to-resign-montana-head-coach

these days, its damn near impossible to figure out what the NCAA may or may not do!

It also looks like most of the MAC has a FCS game on their schedule, so unless the NCAA grants FBS membership, like immediately, it doesn't seem like they would able to play those teams if they are still FCS. I must be missing something.

can a FBS conference have a FCS member?

Good synopsis. I agree with the frustrating. There have been at least 3 losses that stick out (including Portland along with the 2 Big West), but 3 impressive wins (including Reno). The teams that really concern me heading into the 2nd half are Northridge and Poly -> they both seem to be hitting their stride. Poly looked like they would be fighting to stay in the tournament, and now they look like they are going to be a tough game every night. I can easily see CSUN in the top 4 by the end of the year.

Big old log jam in the middle. This week’s homestand against two teams on rolls will have a big impact on the rest of our season. Have to at least go 1-1.

I’ve been watching Sevilla brothers in the EBAL for many years. His parents are really nice people, and Connor is a kid anybody can root for!

His older brother is now at Idaho. His oldest brother was at Sonoma State and younger brother is tearing it up as a junior at Daugherty Valley

absolutely! My wife is currently looking at tonight’s games to figure the best outcomes for us! Bako won’t be in Henderson, nor will Riverside. Who else will be left out? I’m feeling better about our odds.

What I like about Stokes is that he’s scrappy snd pisys bigger than his size. He gets rebounds and isn’t afraid to muscle up on defense. Hopefully this game gives him confidence in offense - he’s been so reluctant to take shots!

Conner saved us on offense along with Daugherty

That was UGLY.

he definitely had a ‘representative’ helping with his transfer

This is painful to watch. Down 5 with 12 to go.

Starting to think it was a good idea to get insurance on my flight to Vegas

I get starting Stokes and Daugherty to send a message about defense…..but it’s out a damper on our offense.

I’m a big Stokes fan (he defends and rebounds) but he’s SO reluctant to shot. Niko is a bit off. We need a few 3’s to go down, and (I hope) we roll.