After NDC took BG into OT last year, the Falcons were ready for the assignment and easily dispatched the other Falcons 86-60. BG scored the first 10 points of the game, had the lead over 20 mid-way through the first half and the lead was never below 19 points for the remainder of the game.
It was a FAST game. There were 83 possessions. NDC likes to move the ball and BG played along. Which means that even though BG had 86 points, that was only 1.04 points per possession, which is good but not great. The held Notre Dame to .72 points per possession, which is really good. In particular, the other Falcons are known for 3FG shooting, but they made only 3 of their 28 attempts.
Wes Alcegaire had 20 and 5 rebounds, Wiggins 13 and 7 rebounds, Lillard 13 and 10 rebounds, Denny 11 and 6 rebounds and Dylan Frye had 10 points. Ali had 9 assists over 2 turnovers...both of which are mitigated by the fast tempo of the game.
The Falcons made 78% of their free throws, including 5-5 by Wiggins, who might be making the biggest one-year improvement at the line in program history. Truly amazing.
So, BG is 3-4. Things get a little tougher. They play @UC on Sunday and then @Evansville the following Tuesday, both of which are tough assignments. More to come on those.
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