Game 9, 2021-22: Harvard (12/4)

[RageintheCage]

After a rough start, they really look good. The offense is flowing much better. Gotta give MM credit that he is getting this team to play.

[RageintheCage]

If Weeks and Noah can play like this together they will be in most games.

[inthescoop]

Noah, TJ, the 2 Kelly’s - could not ask for better guards in our rotation at the moment. We are going to make some noise in the A10 this year. Our biggest question mark will be the rotation in our front court.

[devildawg3010]

Steadman could be the defensive spark we need.

[RageintheCage]

That's a really nice win. They look like they are having fun out there as well which has been in short supply the last few years.

[JoleonLescottsHair]

Happy 100th, Coach McCall. That was very satisfying.

[Berkman]

GREAT WIN.

[Sheck]

Happy 100th, Coach McCall. That was very satisfying.

Give that guy a Diet Dr. Pepper!

[econalum]

Always nice to beat Harvard. Strong second half, we wore them down as their long-distance shooting tailed off.

[Jeff90]

Good win. Defense a work in progress but this is best shooting team Umass has had in a long time. They all shoot well.

[Worcester_To_Amherst]

Good performance by just about everyone today, including MM. I guess the guys weren’t ready for the noon start, but they flipped the switch at the under 8. TJ and Noah played great and CJ Kelly hit some shots like he normally does.

These guys have the potential to win some big games with their shot making ability. Keep refining the D.

[Roadtrip]

Great play down the stretch for the win. Now bottle up some of that for the road games.

[Floyd]

That was a really good win. Real good. Came back after being down big, and took control of that game. When you have 4 guards who can consistently hit 3's, you will score ALOT. Steadman does make a difference and will get better with more time. Jones is that scrappy guy who does a lot of the unsung stuff, but plays tough. That is a good Harvard team, disciplined, well coached. McCall & staff did a GREAT job today adjusting and getting these guys to dig in and play tough. Need to cut down on the turnovers, but today was a huge positive.

Noah has just been fantastic, and TJ is so much better when he plays aggressively. CJ has been much better than I anticipated, kid can score and shoot. And Rich Kelly has complimented Noah so well.

Keep the defensive intensity up, and play smart, and we should be in most games.

[Cahoonaville]

That was a really good win. Real good. Came back after being down big, and took control of that game. When you have 4 guards who can consistently hit 3's, you will score ALOT. Steadman does make a difference and will get better with more time. Jones is that scrappy guy who does a lot of the unsung stuff, but plays tough. That is a good Harvard team, disciplined, well coached. McCall & staff did a GREAT job today adjusting and getting these guys to dig in and play tough. Need to cut down on the turnovers, but today was a huge positive.

Noah has just been fantastic, and TJ is so much better when he plays aggressively. CJ has been much better than I anticipated, kid can score and shoot. And Rich Kelly has complimented Noah so well.

Keep the defensive intensity up, and play smart, and we should be in most games.

Ever think about getting into coaching? Awesome analysis!

[Jackson96]

That’s a really nice win. Gave up 35 in the first 13. Gave up 42 in the last 27. No idea what went on that timeout but it worked.

Nice to have the options on the perimeter. Gotta think one of Noah or Rich and one of CJ or TJ will hopefully be on every game.

That start on the defensive end was pretty rough and they were more careless with the ball then they’ve been but they kept pushing and those threes will keep us in game.

Hope they keep it up against Northeastern — that would be a letdown if they don’t keep up this momentum.

Really nice win today against a capable Harvard team.