Syracuse shot almost as well, but not as well as they did. They managed to get 12 off boards, where we also got 12, meaning we did a lousy job on our own D boards.
Major key of the game: winning the possessions battle! We only committed 7 TOs vs 20 TOs for Baylor. We converted our extra possessions for points.
Our more sure-handed opponents are never going to let us dominate the turnover battle like that. I'm thrilled for the win, and I hope our FG% D gets better as the season goes on. We may struggle against teams with multiple skilled bigs (Grant-Keita is not our good matchup there). Keita has been surprisingly lacking so far this season on D (although his Magic Johnson-laser like passes are a joy to watch).
Whatever though - great wins in Maui. Lots of season and lots of talent to improve for our new friends in the ACC.
Major key of the game: winning the possessions battle! We only committed 7 TOs vs 20 TOs for Baylor. We converted our extra possessions for points.
Our more sure-handed opponents are never going to let us dominate the turnover battle like that. I'm thrilled for the win, and I hope our FG% D gets better as the season goes on. We may struggle against teams with multiple skilled bigs (Grant-Keita is not our good matchup there). Keita has been surprisingly lacking so far this season on D (although his Magic Johnson-laser like passes are a joy to watch).
Whatever though - great wins in Maui. Lots of season and lots of talent to improve for our new friends in the ACC.
