Enterprise wrap-up on the game with some good action photos and the bottom of the article:

Excerpt: “It was like going to the dentist … and no offense to the dentists out there,” Les said of the game. “It wasn’t pretty, but good teams find a way (to get a win) when they don’t play their best."

http://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/aggie-men-grind-it-out-beat-cal-poly-68-64/

Ags eat lumpia and Bertsch gets her swagger going:

http://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/no-victory-lumpia-for-rainbow-wahine-as-bertsch-tallies-27-to-lead-aggies-over-hawaii/

A little recap on how the Hawkins hire went down:

http://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/bruce-gallaudet-with-a-new-attitude-aggie-athletics-roll-into-2017/

It wasn't pretty but it goes into the W column. The Ags couldn't stretch the lead out to double digits when they had a chance and Poly just wouldn't go away. Every time these two teams get together it nearly always ends up being a dog fight that goes down to the wire and this one was no exception.

Poly had great ball movement, pounded the offensive boards and has players that are quick off the dribble. The Aggie defense had to work hard to keep up with their quick ball movement but did a good job and limited the Mustangs to 37% shooting. But, we gave up 16 offensive boards and shot poorly from the FT line until we hit our final 8 to secure the game 68-64.

The Ags were missing FT's left and right until Brynton Lemar finally stepped up and hit 6 straight in the final seconds and Darius Graham added 2 more. Even then the game went down to the final 1.9 seconds before it was all said and done.

A win is a win and the Ags found a way to keep the lead. 2-0 at home in the Big West is just what we wanted this week.

Good job Ags!

The Lady Ags played a solid game all around and beat Hawai'i 70-55. This was a good win against physical team. I liked how assertive the Ags on offense and rebounding. Morgan Bertsch had another great game and led the Ags with 24 points and 8 boards. She just keeps getting better and better. Rachel Nagel continued her stellar play and had 15 points.

Interesting article about Burl Toler III's family legacy ties to the famous 1951 USF football team:

http://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/bruce-gallaudet-cant-wait-to-sit-with-toler-and-hear-the-stories/

It should be a fun day of basketball for Aggie fans. My wife and I will be there. Hopefully, a lot of other fans will show up as well.

The Aggies flex their muscles and absolutely destroy UCI 89-48. They wanted to do a better job rebounding and cutting down their TO's and did they ever make improvements in those areas. They out rebounded the Eaters 52-29 and had only 9 TO's for the game. The scoring was shared by Rachel Nagel with 17, Dani Nafehk with 15, Morgan Bertsch with 15, Marly Anderson had 11, and Nina Bessolo had 10. All 11 Aggies got playing time.

Two other impressive stats were that the Ags had 27 assists for the game and 37 points from their bench. The ball movement was exceptional. This team is deep and talented and, when they are firing on all cylinders, they are going to be a tough out for anyone in the conference.

The competition takes a big step up when the Ags entertain the Rainbow Wahine of Hawaii on Saturday in the first game of the double header at 2:30 pm.

Get out to the Pavilion and support this team. They're the real deal.

The Ags continue to play solid basketball and extend the lead to 31 points and are up 66-35 after 3 quarters.

The Aggies race out to a 46-25 lead at the half. The Ags are pushing the ball up court and running every chance they get and are doing a much better job on the boards +12. Dani Nafehk leads the Ags with 11 and Morgan Bertsch has 11.

The Ags take a 24-15 lead after one quarter.

I'm one of those basketball fans that loves great defense as much as great offense. Our guys are using their feet and staying front of their man. I loved the double teams out front and the steals we got by doing it...a thing of beauty. You can't do that unless you know the players behind you have got your back. Defense is hard work and effort and the Ags have bought into it. Great to see.

UCSB was without 6'8 forward Ami Lokoju and 6'8 forward Jalen Canty due to academics.

Quote from Bob Williams: "That is a very physical team, especially their backcourt, and we didn't respond," said UCSB head coach Bob Williams. "Early, they took us out of everything we wanted to do offensively and on the other end, it was too easy for them."

http://ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2016-17/releases/2017010520jnc9

Spot on, DrMike. Our depth is making a difference and it took some time in the OOC games for us to arrive at this point. Les has this team believing in the value of great defense. I like Schnieder coming off the bench. He can give the team a lift with his 3 point shooting and his overall intensity of play. Arell Hennings is fun to watch and he has great court awareness and can distribute the ball with accuracy. I love it when he pulls up and drains a 3 or a long 2.

I like the chemistry of this team. They take pride in defense and are very unselfish. Last night was a good start. Saturday will be a better test and we have to hold advantage at home to have a chance in the Big West.

He extremely athletic and plays bigger than 6'6. He has a nose for the ball and great hands when rebounding too. If he continues at this high level of play he will definitely be in the running for POY in the Big West.

That seems to be the case. I think Rogers Printup is a medical redshirt.

I think UCSB had a couple of players out but I didn't expect a 73-47 blowout. The Aggie defense in the first half was the best half of defense I think I've ever seen an Aggie team play. It was just outstanding and it took the Gauchos out of the game early. Add in good ball movement, good rebounding, good shooting, good production from the bench and unselfish play and it adds up to a blowout. The Ags were clicking on all cylinders.

JT was no where to be seen so I'm assuming he was under the weather. Hopefully, he be good to go on Saturday against Poly. Siler Schneider had his best all around game of the season and Arell Hennings is playing better with each game. Chima Moneke got his 3rd double double in a row and 6th for the season.

Sparse crowd with the students still gone. Hope we get a better turnout for the double header on Saturday.

Great effort by the Aggies tonight!

Hahaha...you're on a roll 72!

I certainly hope the NPS does litigate but, with funding stretched to the limit and probably little interest in NP's and conservation from the incoming administration, I doubt that the the NPS will be able to anything about it. Sad state of affairs for the NPS.

California Ahwahnees....hahaha...good one! What a crock that whole thing was also with the vendor who said they would sue Yosemite if they continued to use the word Ahwahnee for the hotel etc. Jeeesh!!