UNC 38, Boston College 23 (HALFTIME)
The name of the game for the first half has been defense. We're playing team defense unlike we have in several games. BC's two best players, Dudley and Reese, are 2-15 from the field. I still don't get why Dudley beat out Hansbrough (or even Al Thornton) for player of the year. He has done nothing in the last few games and perhaps worst of all, he is a FLOPPER! That's right, he spent about as much time on the floor as he did standing up in the first half. Unfortunately, the refs called a couple of fouls when he flopped.
Offensively we are doing good, but not great shooting 50% from the floor. Hansbrough only has 3 points. He's playing much more aggressive than against FSU, but he hasn't many opportunities. If we can keep up our defensive pressure and rebound margin (currently 10 more than BC), I think we are in good shape.
First half notes:3:45. 30-18. We are letting them back into the game.
5:22. 30-14. These refs have just been lousy. Oats pushed Ginyard down on the ground and Ginyard got called for the foul.
6:45. 27-11. We are really taking it to BC! Hit 10 of our last 13.
8:03. 23-11. Both teams are heating up and we are really starting to get our transition going.
12:08. 15-5. Bobby Frasor with a 3 to go up by 10!
15:21. 6-3. Refs missed an intentional foul by Reece on Lawson to prevent a fast break layup.
15:43. 4-3. No one will say Hansbrough isn't playing aggressive this game. He has been a monster so far though he is 0-2. We've missed a few shots which has kept the score down (2-7 from the field). The refs have already made a couple of questionable calls (on both ends).
