Falcons Pick Up Win

Well, after some anxiety over the Buffalo game, the Falcons came out last night and beat a team that they were probably evenly matched with on paper....maybe not. Still, we've defended home floor twice, and in a season of baby steps, we'll take it.

We certainly got off the scoring schnied, pumping in 83 points, practically two games worth of scoring in recent weeks. The victory was built on a huge 17 point halftime lead, and Buffalo was never closer than 11 as the Falcons coasted to the easy victory.

Brian Moten had 20 points. I have blogged here often that I think Moten is a quality player who just can't get his legs under him. Having said that, he has never consistently produced while here. If he can, he will provide this team with a scorer that it really needs.

We shot nearly 54% and held Buffalo to 40%, and its hard to lose when you play like that. Add decent (finally) free throw shooting (69%), and 25 (ugh!) Buffalo turnovers, and you have the formula for an easy victory.

Otis had a 13/10 double-double. Boy, do we need to keep seeing that. Clements had 13 points and 7 assists.

So, let's enjoy the win. Buffalo is not very good and not healthy, and I think Reggie Witherspoon is not long for being a D1 coach, but we are 2-0 at home, and 2-1 in the MAC, and it is what it is. (Don't forget, we were 8-26 in the last two years in MAC playing coming into the season, and that includes a 7-10 record at home). We will keep monitoring for signs of progress. We play Akron Sunday night in what we can expect to be a really tough game.

But, if we can get consistent production from some guys, and we win the game, its a good sign.

Note below: Highlights from BCSN