LMU

[kiyoat]

Today at 6PM -  Vermillion

                           

[kiyoat]

Computer Predictions:

Yotes win 69-60 (-9) Massey
Yotes win 70-59 (-11) Warren Nolan RP

[kiyoat]

Looks like LMU was picked 10th out of 11 WCC teams.  That's typically a good BB league, both for men and women.

In Massey (uses mix of last year in early season) 
#193 USD
#207 LMU

Using the "simple ratings system" from this site: (this year only)
SportsReference.com

#259 USD
#283 LMU

LMU lost to a very good UNLV team 57-73
then beat Bethesda (NCCAA, similar to D-II) 101-43

kinda hard to judge how good they are with those results.

Either way, this could be just what the doctor ordered in terms of a similar-strength team matchup in the friendly confines.  Maybe we can make some progress in figuring out what we want to look like defensively?

[kiyoat]

gameday links:

[Men's League Waterboy]

Another one that is definitely winnable if you can box out and take care of the ball.

[kiyoat]

with such a small amount of data, crunching stats is.... questionable at best....
.... but it's still fun.

Big Picture Stat: Offense and Defense ratings (points per 100 possessions)
note: I'm excluding the LMU game vs non-D1

When USD is on Offense

Yote O Eff	91.8	Average
Lion D Eff	112.0	Terrible (bottom 15)
net diff	+20.2	Very Good

When LMU is on Offense

Lion O Eff	92.9	Average
Yote D Eff	96.6	Below Ave
net diff	+3.7	Average

The Yotes have played a little faster than average, and the Lions have played a little slower... so using an NCAA average # possessions of 70.....

I'll predict Yotes win 72-65 (-7)

[kiyoat]

LMU leading scorers (so far in 2024)





Maya Hernandez #55
SO F 6-1
16.5 Pts, 7.5 Reb, 3.0 Ast




Brandi Williams #0
SR G 5-6
16.5 Pts, 3.0 Reb, 1.5 Ast

These two players score differently, Maya has not attempted a 3-pointer, so is strictly a Forward.  She shoots 55% FG and 64% FT.  She has also drawn the most fouls, and leads the team in steals.

Brandi is a small guard who only shoots 25% inside the arc, but shoots 69% outside!  She has the 2nd-most 3PT attempts at 14.  She is also deadly from the stripe, shooting 80%

[kiyoat]

Looking at the "four factors" specifically at the Lion's defense, looks like they allow a high shooting%, and they don't create turnovers at a high rate.

They are NOT a foul-prone team, so we will have to get our points the old-fashioned way.

I think the turnover thing is a big weakness for the Yotes, so this is probably a good match-up in that regard.

[hoopsmom]

Midco sports still shows that the game is at 7, so it will not allow me to click on the icon to watch the game.

[olifer]

Nov 13, 2024 18:04:21 GMT -6 hoopsmom said:

Midco sports still shows that the game is at 7, so it will not allow me to click on the icon to watch the game.

Same with me. 

[yotewannabe]

Same. I’m assuming with the game time being changed something didn’t get changed. Sure glad I pay for this kind of service.

[yotewannabe]

On now

[Men's League Waterboy]

LMU might be the worst dribble penetration defense I’ve ever seen.

Congrats to Coach E on her first win.

What’s the all-time single game Yotes scoring record because Larkins might break it.

[kiyoat]

Wow! Much better defending. Pretty nice all around. Not perfect, but definite progress

[kiyoat]

Nov 13, 2024 18:43:09 GMT -6 Men's League Waterboy said:

LMU might be the worst dribble penetration defense I’ve ever seen.

Congrats to Coach E on her first win.

What’s the all-time single game Yotes scoring record because Larkins might break it.

40. Mandy Koupal 2003