Jordan Theodore scored 17 points to lead seven players in double figures. Herb Pope had 11 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocked shots. Ferrakohn Hall came off the bench to score 15 points. In addition to his 17 points, Theodore dished out eight assists.
This was the type of game the Pirates need to play to remain competitive while Hazell is out. Heck, when Hazell is back, they need to continue to play this way. The game was based on the penetration and passing of Theodore, Eniel Polynice, and Keon Lawrence. Good, crisp passing led to many easy lay-ups, a stark contrast to the outside shooting team we have seen this season.
It is a pleasant surprise because the team has been so set on taking three pointers and long-range jumpers this year. For a team so set on taking long shots, the only consistent scorer from outside is Hazell, and he is not available. The rest of the team, full of bad outside shooters, have been just firing shots up, but played in control and concentrated on finding quality shots last night and it showed. It reflected on the stat sheet as the Pirates shot 60% last night. SIXTY! That is unheard of this year.
Hopefully this trend of quality shots and efficiency on offense continues. They have tough tests against Dayton and Richmond coming up before the Big East season starts. Those will be key games.
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