Oh yeah!!!!

That's really interesting. We definitely coached this game differently than any regular season game.

I thought, from a layman's standpoint, that UCI didn't make adjustments throughout the game. And I'm still not sure why they called a timeout with 2.6 seconds left to set up a play, and then the play wasn't to get Nelson open but to get it to Demacopolous (sp?). Perhaps the in-bounder freaked and didn't let the play develop, but no one around us could believe that Nelson didn't touch the ball on the last possession.

Good point.

I agree...I'm sure it was a pre-planned decision, not as a result of the pace of the game. When he brought in the bench mob, there wasn't a single starter who looked surprised or upset. They knew it was coming and expected it.

The other thing we noticed was Graham on the bench until about 2 minutes left in the game. All the other starters had been in down the stretch, but Les still had Schneider (or Hennings) in there. We were surprised at it, but again, I'm sure he was giving Darius just another minute because he blanketing Nelson the last minute or so (and did an amazing job).

I know this is just the old D2 mentality in me, but I still get psyched when I see the Aggie logo on ESPN.com surrounded by the top bball schools in the country.

I really think the bench guys were the unsung key to this win. At one point, with us up 4-0 I think, we had Hennings/Henn/Goode/Michael on the court at the same time. Not only did they provide a few minutes of rest for the starters, but they provided some much needed energy. When Hennings scored (layup I think), the starters from the bench just went wild. It was a great thing to see.

I can't speak for the coach, but I'm guessing that he knew they game would come down to a minute left with Graham/Lemar/White needing to play great defense, so he got them a few minutes of rest whenever he could. It was a great piece of coaching.

Hey BGA. That's me on the right with my son on the left. We started the season going to the 3 games in Santa Clara, the road games at the Golden One and Cal, almost all the home games and now the championship BWT. Amazing journey!!

Just got back to the hotel room and my hands are still shaking. Just an incredible night! Here's my favorite picture

You got it!

Great bench play by the Aggies

yep. Day 3.

Almost game time. Let's go Aggies!!

Wow. Now that was exciting to say the least. Very proud of our team

Ga Ags!!

band is here. Rough start but defense carried us. Offense started to gel when kept driving and crashing the boards.

uci by 6 at half. Irvine doesn't give you anything defensively. And Beach fans wimped out tonight. Last night they were numerous and loud. Tonight, they must all have something better to do.

Ags bookend the day at the the Honda Center. Women at noon, men at 9. Go Ags!

Any win now is a great win. The Ags played very well defensively and just well enough offensely. Bring on the semi's!

Let's go Aggies

Go Ags!!

Well that will make the BWT a little more interesting.