By Shep Hayes/DFP Staff
On the differences between his performance in the first half and the second half
I mean, really, first half . . . I knew I was missing a lot of shots and I was just like, man, come on. I couldn’t wait for the second half to start. I was just like, I gotta start knocking some of these down because I thought I was getting a lot of good looks. Like, a lot of shots that I like to shoot and everything and they weren’t going in. So, I mean, you just gotta keep calm and keep through it, and our coach, I mean he just engrains all of that confidence in you, so you just play through it.
On offensive adjustments at halftime
No, we followed our game plan from the beginning. Like, in the first half, we were getting good shots, just a lot of layups; they just weren’t falling. Second half, we just kept after it, and some of them knocked down.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Coach Jones post-game transcript: 1/11 @ Maine
By Shep Hayes/DFP Staff
On BU’s offensive transformation
Bob [Ryan], you know, you’ve been around a long time, you know, you have some talented players, you know, both those kids played terrific, offensively for us. That has really been a big boost for us. In the games that we won early in the year, Darryl played, obviously, he didn’t shoot the ball 6-of-7 from 3, but, you know he was throwing in the, you know, high-20s, mid-to-high 20s when we were on a four-game winning streak. Then we made a concerted effort to try and balance the offense a little bit more and try to get the ball inside a little bit more, but tonight felt more like one of the games that we played early in the year, to be honest with you. When we were in Rhode Island, we played Cleveland State, and Hofstra, and Rhode Island. He was sensational and really got his groove back in the second half and really played well for us. And D.J. just did a great job getting to the lane and making plays for himself and other people. We’ve been working hard on his pull-up jumper and he did a great job tonight.
On how the BU offense looked
Well, when you have a guy like D.J., you know, he’s so fast, you know, you kinda have a running start and he’s hard guy to stay in front of. And like I said, when he didn’t get to the rim and he didn’t shoot the pull-up jumper, he was able to find Darryl and find other guys.
On BU’s offensive transformation
Bob [Ryan], you know, you’ve been around a long time, you know, you have some talented players, you know, both those kids played terrific, offensively for us. That has really been a big boost for us. In the games that we won early in the year, Darryl played, obviously, he didn’t shoot the ball 6-of-7 from 3, but, you know he was throwing in the, you know, high-20s, mid-to-high 20s when we were on a four-game winning streak. Then we made a concerted effort to try and balance the offense a little bit more and try to get the ball inside a little bit more, but tonight felt more like one of the games that we played early in the year, to be honest with you. When we were in Rhode Island, we played Cleveland State, and Hofstra, and Rhode Island. He was sensational and really got his groove back in the second half and really played well for us. And D.J. just did a great job getting to the lane and making plays for himself and other people. We’ve been working hard on his pull-up jumper and he did a great job tonight.
On how the BU offense looked
Well, when you have a guy like D.J., you know, he’s so fast, you know, you kinda have a running start and he’s hard guy to stay in front of. And like I said, when he didn’t get to the rim and he didn’t shoot the pull-up jumper, he was able to find Darryl and find other guys.
Terriers edge Black Bears, 77-68, with second-half comeback
By Shep Hayes/DFP Staff
ORONO, Maine – Propelled by a 50-point second half comeback, the Boston University men’s basketball game handed the University of Maine its first home loss of the 2011-12 season Wednesday night in Orono, Maine. The Terriers beat the Black Bears,77-68, with both teams moving to 2-1 records in conference play.
After BU won the opening tip-off, Maine controlled much of the first half, extending the margin of its lead to 10 points with 2:39 remaining before the halfway break. The Terriers, however, mounted a small comeback to close out the half, finishing with a spectacular half-court shot from sophomore guard D.J. Irving as time expired to cut the Black Bear lead down to only six points for the start of the second half.
“Oh, that was huge,” said senior guard Darryl Partin said of Irving's shot. “I mean, [do you want to be down by] six or nine? . . . That does something to you mentally, when you’re looking and you see than you’re down six.”
“We came into the half saying, ‘Lucky shot. We’re still up [six]. He hit it. . . . Let’s go back out and perform like we did in the first half,’” Maine’s Gerald McLemore said of the Black Bears reaction to Irving’s basket.
ORONO, Maine – Propelled by a 50-point second half comeback, the Boston University men’s basketball game handed the University of Maine its first home loss of the 2011-12 season Wednesday night in Orono, Maine. The Terriers beat the Black Bears,77-68, with both teams moving to 2-1 records in conference play.
After BU won the opening tip-off, Maine controlled much of the first half, extending the margin of its lead to 10 points with 2:39 remaining before the halfway break. The Terriers, however, mounted a small comeback to close out the half, finishing with a spectacular half-court shot from sophomore guard D.J. Irving as time expired to cut the Black Bear lead down to only six points for the start of the second half.
“Oh, that was huge,” said senior guard Darryl Partin said of Irving's shot. “I mean, [do you want to be down by] six or nine? . . . That does something to you mentally, when you’re looking and you see than you’re down six.”
“We came into the half saying, ‘Lucky shot. We’re still up [six]. He hit it. . . . Let’s go back out and perform like we did in the first half,’” Maine’s Gerald McLemore said of the Black Bears reaction to Irving’s basket.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
BU @ Maine Live Blog
Starting lineups:
University of Maine Black Bears
F Alasdair Fraser
F Mike Allison
G Andrew Rogers
G Justin Edwards
G Gerald McLemore
Boston University Terriers
F Dom Morris
F Travis Robinson
F Patrick Hazel
G Darryl Partin
G D.J. Irving
Final Score: BU 77, Maine 68
Team leaders:
Points
Maine: Gerald McLemore, 17
BU: Darryl Partin, 27
Rebounds
Maine: Justin Edwards, 10
BU: Malik Thomas, 9
Assists
Maine: Justin Edwards, 6
BU: D.J. Irving, 11
Monday, January 9, 2012
Terriers beat Bearcats for first win of conference play
By René Reyes/DFP Staff
Uncertainty surrounded the Boston University men’s basketball team as it stumbled into the second week of the New Year with a seven-game losing streak.
But whether it was a return to the confines of Case Gymnasium after a lengthy road trip or the assertive play of point guard D.J. Irving, who dished out eight dimes in his second game back from a concussion or a visit from the cellar dwelling Binghamton University, BU exhibited the type of performance that made it the preseason favorite to capture the America East title.
Led by senior guard Darryl Partin’s team-high 17 points and redshirt freshman forward Malik Thomas’ 14, the Terriers (5-11, 1-1 AE) coasted to their first conference win of the season with a 68-49 thumping of the winless Bearcats (0-15, 0-3 AE) in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated.
“That’s a good team. That’s last year’s America East champion,” said Binghamton coach Mark Macon. “They’re shaping up pretty soon because they’re getting better since they have their guard back in D.J.”
Uncertainty surrounded the Boston University men’s basketball team as it stumbled into the second week of the New Year with a seven-game losing streak.
But whether it was a return to the confines of Case Gymnasium after a lengthy road trip or the assertive play of point guard D.J. Irving, who dished out eight dimes in his second game back from a concussion or a visit from the cellar dwelling Binghamton University, BU exhibited the type of performance that made it the preseason favorite to capture the America East title.
Led by senior guard Darryl Partin’s team-high 17 points and redshirt freshman forward Malik Thomas’ 14, the Terriers (5-11, 1-1 AE) coasted to their first conference win of the season with a 68-49 thumping of the winless Bearcats (0-15, 0-3 AE) in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated.
“That’s a good team. That’s last year’s America East champion,” said Binghamton coach Mark Macon. “They’re shaping up pretty soon because they’re getting better since they have their guard back in D.J.”
Sunday, January 8, 2012
BU vs. Binghamton Live Blog
Starting lineups:
Binghamton University Bearcats
F Ben Dickinson
F Omar Richards
G Robert Mansell
G Chris Longoria
G Jimmy Gray
Boston University Terriers
F Dom Morris
F Travis Robinson
F Patrick Hazel
G Darryl Partin
G D.J. Irving
Final Score: BU 68, Binghamton 49
Team leaders:
Points
Binghamton: Robert Mansell, 21
BU: Darryl Partin, 17
Rebounds
Binghamton: Ben Dickinson, 8
BU: Patrick Hazel, 7
Assists
Binghamton: Jimmy Gray, 4
BU: D.J. Irving, 8
Friday, January 6, 2012
BU loses its America East opener to Vermont, 83-69
By Shep Hayes/DFP Staff
After losing its last six games and ending the non-conference portion of its schedule with a record of 4-10, the Boston University men’s basketball team traveled to Burlington, Vt., Thursday night in search of a victory against the reigning America East regular-season champion to commence conference play.
The Terriers would not find a W.
BU fell to the University of Vermont, 83-69, at Patrick Gymnasium, despite the Terriers entering the locker room at the half down only four points, 33-29. The Catamounts were able to pull away for the win with eight more free-throw attempts and completions and three more two-point field goals than the Terriers.
Vermont pulled away with a six-point run toward the beginning of the second half. The Terriers, however, were able to pull the game closer and were within six points with 12:14 remaining in the half. The Catamounts spent the next nine minutes distancing themselves from BU for the win.
After losing its last six games and ending the non-conference portion of its schedule with a record of 4-10, the Boston University men’s basketball team traveled to Burlington, Vt., Thursday night in search of a victory against the reigning America East regular-season champion to commence conference play.
The Terriers would not find a W.
BU fell to the University of Vermont, 83-69, at Patrick Gymnasium, despite the Terriers entering the locker room at the half down only four points, 33-29. The Catamounts were able to pull away for the win with eight more free-throw attempts and completions and three more two-point field goals than the Terriers.
Vermont pulled away with a six-point run toward the beginning of the second half. The Terriers, however, were able to pull the game closer and were within six points with 12:14 remaining in the half. The Catamounts spent the next nine minutes distancing themselves from BU for the win.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Quinnipiac deals BU its sixth straight loss
By René Reyes/DFP Staff
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Boston University men’s basketball team endured a rough December, but luckily for it, the most grueling part of its schedule is now over.
Having faced the likes of the University of Texas, Cleveland State University and then-No. 24 Harvard University thus far this season, BU had its will tested again when it capped off its uniquely tough non-conference slate – one arranged by predecessor Patrick Chambers, no less – in a Saturday road matchup with Quinnipiac University.
Despite shooting 32.1 percent (17-of-53) overall and being held without a field goal for the final 6:40 of regulation, the Bobcats overcame a second-half deficit due to their clutch free-throw shooting late and escaped with a 59-53 win over the Terriers before a New Year’s Eve crowd of 2,217 at the TD Bank Sports Center.
Senior guard Darryl Partin dropped a game-high 19 points and snared nine rebounds and senior co-captain Matt Griffin contributed 11 for BU (4-10), which was sent by Quinnipiac (8-5) to its sixth consecutive defeat in the month of December alone.
Yet first-year BU coach Joe Jones is certain that this non-conference loss will only benefit his squad for what lies ahead in league play, as it prepares for its America East Conference opener at the University of Vermont on Jan. 5.
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Boston University men’s basketball team endured a rough December, but luckily for it, the most grueling part of its schedule is now over.
Having faced the likes of the University of Texas, Cleveland State University and then-No. 24 Harvard University thus far this season, BU had its will tested again when it capped off its uniquely tough non-conference slate – one arranged by predecessor Patrick Chambers, no less – in a Saturday road matchup with Quinnipiac University.
Despite shooting 32.1 percent (17-of-53) overall and being held without a field goal for the final 6:40 of regulation, the Bobcats overcame a second-half deficit due to their clutch free-throw shooting late and escaped with a 59-53 win over the Terriers before a New Year’s Eve crowd of 2,217 at the TD Bank Sports Center.
Senior guard Darryl Partin dropped a game-high 19 points and snared nine rebounds and senior co-captain Matt Griffin contributed 11 for BU (4-10), which was sent by Quinnipiac (8-5) to its sixth consecutive defeat in the month of December alone.
Yet first-year BU coach Joe Jones is certain that this non-conference loss will only benefit his squad for what lies ahead in league play, as it prepares for its America East Conference opener at the University of Vermont on Jan. 5.
M. Basketball Notebook: Terrier big men hold their ground against Bobcats
By René Reyes/DFP Staff
HAMDEN, Conn. – For Patrick Hazel, Dom Morris and Jeff Pelage, the task in front of them was a daunting one.
Protecting the glass against Quinnipiac University, which entered Saturday’s matinee ranked second in the nation in both total rebounds (44.8) and offensive rebounds (17.6) per game, would be the most arduous challenge yet for these bruising Boston University men’s basketball players.
For at least the first half of yesterday's 59-53 loss, Hazel, Morris and Pelage proved they could stand their ground against the opposing frontline. By halftime, BU held an 18-17 advantage in rebounds and had yielded five offensive boards. To no surprise, the Terriers jumped out to the 32-19 cushion after the first 20 minutes of regulation, due in large part to their edge in the battle of the boards.
BU was rung up on defense to the tune of 41 second-half points, but its sixth straight defeat did little to overshadow the gritty effort turned in by its bigs, who were all over the glass, drew charges, pounded the ball inside without hesitation and limited Quinnipiac's second leading scorer Ike Azotam to just four points – his second-lowest output of the season.
“I thought for the most part, we did a good job," said BU coach Joe Jones. "I thought the second half, they took control of the half, but for the most part, I was happy with their play."
HAMDEN, Conn. – For Patrick Hazel, Dom Morris and Jeff Pelage, the task in front of them was a daunting one.
Protecting the glass against Quinnipiac University, which entered Saturday’s matinee ranked second in the nation in both total rebounds (44.8) and offensive rebounds (17.6) per game, would be the most arduous challenge yet for these bruising Boston University men’s basketball players.
For at least the first half of yesterday's 59-53 loss, Hazel, Morris and Pelage proved they could stand their ground against the opposing frontline. By halftime, BU held an 18-17 advantage in rebounds and had yielded five offensive boards. To no surprise, the Terriers jumped out to the 32-19 cushion after the first 20 minutes of regulation, due in large part to their edge in the battle of the boards.
BU was rung up on defense to the tune of 41 second-half points, but its sixth straight defeat did little to overshadow the gritty effort turned in by its bigs, who were all over the glass, drew charges, pounded the ball inside without hesitation and limited Quinnipiac's second leading scorer Ike Azotam to just four points – his second-lowest output of the season.
“I thought for the most part, we did a good job," said BU coach Joe Jones. "I thought the second half, they took control of the half, but for the most part, I was happy with their play."
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