Gauchos seem like they’ve had easiest schedule of the leaders. 5 wins v Bako (2), Poly, CSUN and UCSD. Another set of big games on the road for us coming up. No resting in the Big West

they also play songs out in front of the ARC after the game - that’s a great send off after an exciting win!

I thought I heard from someone in the department that the number of band members is limited. Not sure if that’s a reason. I like that they are there

1800 in attendence, best crowd of the year. Poly is way better than the past couple years. We were out of sorts after Pepper went out. Even the FTs went back to past bad levels. Happy to get out with a win.

Someone asked about the band - I wish they were a bit more active during the breaks but they do cheer a lot and have a good time

I just got home and still trying to figure out how we won! That was fun. ARC was electric at the end

agree especially with road games v the Beach and Bakersfield looming. Both of those are winnable road games .

We’re 9.5 point favorites. Poly has been much improved this year even though their league record isn’t good. Took a good Riverside team to overtime

I can only assume they thought Riverside would double Pepper and leave Ade a clear path to the hoop. Didn’t work that way

I know they had their eyes on a couple. One was a TE from a place where he’d fit in well here. Maybe we’ll find out on signing day on Feb 1. They’ve had recruits in the last weekend and I think tomorrow

EDIT: the TE pulled out of the portal and decided to stay put after new coach was named

ifsnse looks to be going to San Jose State. They could be a nice pickup for the Spartans who have lacked a running game

One head scratcher from last night. Down 3 coming out of the 4:00 media timeout with the ball. We run a designed high pick and roll with Ade which didn’t end well. They got the rebound and a bucket to go up 5. Seemed an odd time to isolate Ade even with their bigs in foul trouble.

That reverse ‘layup’ after an air ball (somebody lost their guy) and an uncontested tip in off a hurried shot were killers, as was the desperation 3 at the end of the shot clock. A stop on any of those and maybe it’s a different outcome.

Last few games we get in a hole late in the first half (tonight after a great opening 4 minutes). Can overcome that vs CSUN or UCSD, but these guys are good.

Anigwe got us back into it and sparked the team (and crowd). Game was there to win.

Decent crowd, good energy. Need a good effort vs an improved Poly to keep momentum

Fanduel has Riverside as 5 1/2 point favorites with about 75% chance of winning. Pretty bold statement about the Highlanders. Gonna take a really good 40 minutes to keep the win streak going.

5:00 tip-off - late lunch at Raisin’ Cane for us before the game! Should avoid the usual late afternoon traffic on 680/80 and get home reasonably early

your comments sound a little more of personal than technical, since you point out the same two guys each posting. Hope these comments aren’t being fed to their teammates - not good for team chemistry.

Johnson had 6 TOS in the first; one in the second. Maybe they altered things at the half, like not trying to force it in the paint?

Also, Pepper led the team with 6 assists.

Seemed like the game plan was pound it inside; several of TJs and Eli’s TO were when they tried to force themselves into the key and UCSD defended them well.

I’d like to see Ade take a shot especially after a rebound - looks a little gunshh about getting his shot blocked.

DeBruhl has improved tremendously the past few weeks. He was so rushed and flustered against UOP and EWU, but the past couple games he’s much more in control. Big help.

I tell ya, we make those last couple minutes closer than they need to be! I know we’re protecting agsin the 3 BUT they had 3 layups that were nearly uncontested. Leo and Milling were big off the bench. Offensive boards were huge. Big win to start a big week

And defense MUCH better. 61-50 6:15 remaining. Johnson has sat a bit and Leo is playing his best half of the year. We have 12 offensive rebounds

Pepper has 3 fouls - I expect they’ll go at him

not really fast breaks, more trying to press it into the lane and losing it to good defense

Much better defense so far; finally a lead 41-40.

They are shooting FT with 13 to go which might not be an advantage