Redemption Day! +7.5 vs Auburn

[18IsTheMan]

That Auburn game stands out like a sore thumb this season. It was the one game we had where EVERYTHING went wrong. We shot 34.6% from the field (20% from 3) while Auburn absolutely scorched the nets at 61% from the field (60% from 3 with 12 total makes). They hit 90% from FT had 10 steals and 22 assists. We had 13 turnovers and only 5 assists. Only reason the game wasn't even more of a blowout is that we were fairly equal in fouls (18 vs 19) and we hit 22 FT. It would have been a nearly a tie game if you only counted Auburn's 3 pointers and FTs.

All that to say, it was a total train wreck and not indicative of our overall season performance. It was just one of those nights where absolutely nothing worked on either of the floor. Of course, it was also at Auburn.

Knock on wood, but I don't expect that kind of performance again. Gonna be an extremely tough game, but I think/hope/expect we should perform better. As long as they aren't in our heads.

 

[RUMMENIGGE]

First time all season South Carolina will have play a game in consecutive days. Even when they out to Arizona they did not play games in consecutive days. Multiple players need to have a good game and both of South Carolina's three point specialist coming off the bench need to have a positive impact in this game.

 

[18IsTheMan]

First time all season South Carolina will have play a game in consecutive days. Even when they out to Arizona they did not play games in consecutive days. Multiple players need to have a good game and both of South Carolina's three point specialist coming off the bench need to have a positive impact in this game.

The 3 was not falling for us yesterday.

 

[Blues man]

I'm just hoping this matchup means there is no chance Auburn is on our side of the bracket in the big dance.

 

[Maccmaine12]

I like our chances to cover. I really believe we have the top 2 team in the conference when we’re playing at our best.

 

[18IsTheMan]

As long Auburn doesn't shoot 60% from the field again, it should be a competitive game.

 

[gamecock stock]

Glad we are the underdog. A loss should not hurt us much regarding seeding.

 

[Deleted11512]

As long Auburn doesn't shoot 60% from the field again, it should be a competitive game.

Agree. I mean, they went 12-20 (60%) from 3. You simply aren't winning that game, not getting close. They were 61% overall. Conversely, we had one of our worst shooting performances. Just a terrible day. We did shoot 79% from FT though. lol

 

[Deleted11512]

Pretty good start so far.

 

[Beanerball]

Yep, slow, ugly game so far. They haven’t even had a look at a 3 and we have one. Hope the trend holds up.

 

[Deleted11512]

Stute out today. That sucks.

 

[Deleted11512]

Yep, slow, ugly game so far. They haven’t even had a look at a 3 and we have one. Hope the trend holds up.

Agree. They don't want to get into an ugly game with us. They want to race. If this tempo stays, I feel really good.

 

[1vagamecock]

Agree. They don't want to get into an ugly game with us. They want to race. If this tempo stays, I feel really good.

Got to make some 3s to keep them honest.
Why is Stute out?

 

[Beanerball]

Wow, I was at work, didn’t realize Tenn crapped their pants so bad.

 

[Blues man]

Little surprised at how we're letting Auburn push us around. Hopefully we look a lot different in the second half.

 

[1vagamecock]

Auburn looks like a much better team.
Looks like another blowout coming

 

[1vagamecock]

Looks like game over already

 

[18IsTheMan]

Auburn looks like a much better team.
Looks like another blowout coming

lol, well, I guess I jinxed us by saying as long as they don’t shoot 60% again. They’re hitting near 60 and we’re sub-30 again.

Guess they’re just a bad matchup for us.

 

[USCEE82]

We look lost on offense. Need a timeout.

 

[Beanerball]

I hope not but they do look scary good. Our offense is not working and they are killing us inside. We could try the 1-3-1 but will leave the wing 3 open. We are not in a good situation at all.

 

[Tngamecock]

Why does he play Dibba? He has nothing to offer. Can’t shoot and can’t rebound. Clark and even Verdonk offer more.

 

[Cybercock]

We just don't match up well with Auburn

 

[JandDSC]

It’s apparent the refs do not think Auburn fouls at all!!! Man they have been hacking punching shoving and everything in between- they will be out of the Big dance by the Sweet 16 - won’t get that special ref treatment in the tourney like they have been getting in the SEC. Four of their starting 5 should already have 4 fouls. Ridiculous

 

[1vagamecock]

Don't see a way to turn this around.
They are better at every position.

 

[Deleted11512]

Why does he play Dibba? He has nothing to offer. Can’t shoot and can’t rebound. Clark and even Verdonk offer more.

Dibba is a G. He's in there b/c Stute is hurt.

 

[18IsTheMan]

This is actually worse than the first game. We were only down 9 at this point in the game.

 

[adcoop]

This is where you need an athletic PG. Auburn is totally disrupting us, speeding us up, and keeping us from getting into any of the actions we want.

 

[JandDSC]

They play street ball

 

[JandDSC]

Like my old coach use to say “it ain’t a foul if it don’t get called” and Auburn plays that way

 

[ConwayGamecock]

CMB, Mack, and Johnson is a combined 2-14 spells doom for us......

 

[JandDSC]

You telling me Johnson wasn’t fouled???

 

[18IsTheMan]

It’s crazy that we could go toe-to-toe with UT 2x but get absolutely hammered by Auburn both times.

 

[Prestonyte]

Getting that Deja vu vibe on this game.

 

[AUTigah]

It’s crazy that we could go toe-to-toe with UT 2x but get absolutely hammered by Auburn both times.

If Knecht hadn't had the game of his life against Auburn in Knoxville, UT loses that game. I expect USC to go deep in the dance. Great job this year by Paris....hope you guys can hang on to him. He's a keeper!

 

[18IsTheMan]

If Knecht hadn't had the game of his life against Auburn in Knoxville, UT loses that game. I expect USC to go deep in the dance. Great job this year by Paris....hope you guys can hang on to him. He's a keeper!

Yeah, but to get absolutely crushed 2x.

They’re obviously the better team. It’s hard for me to look at our respective seasons and think they are 40 points better than us. But I suppose numbers don’t lie.

 

[AUTigah]

Yeah, but to get absolutely crushed 2x.

They’re obviously the better team. It’s hard for me to look at our respective seasons and think they are 40 points better than us. But I suppose numbers don’t lie.

I think this game will tighten up...it also doesn't help that you guys had to play yesterday and we have fresh legs

 

[Deleted11512]

If Knecht hadn't had the game of his life against Auburn in Knoxville, UT loses that game. I expect USC to go deep in the dance. Great job this year by Paris....hope you guys can hang on to him. He's a keeper!

You guys are a terrible matchup for us. I think you're the best overall team in the SEC. UT without DK is very average.

 

[Deleted11512]

I think this game will tighten up...it also doesn't help that you guys had to play yesterday and we have fresh legs

In his eyes, it's already over. lol

 

[Deleted11512]

Yeah, but to get absolutely crushed 2x.

They’re obviously the better team. It’s hard for me to look at our respective seasons and think they are 40 points better than us. But I suppose numbers don’t lie.

It's a 12 pt game in the first half. Lighten up Francis.

 

[1vagamecock]

In his eyes, it's already over. lol

I think it will take our 3 point shooters to actually show up to make this closer.