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Akron SVSM 59, Marshall 53, final
First quarter
9-5, SVSM, 3:43: Juwan Staten’s 3-ball gave Marshall its only lead at 3-2. Christian Delemos got the starting nod over the injured Greg Gainey, still hobbled with a couple ankle sprains.
9-all: A Staten floater and top of key.
11-9, Marshall; Staten a great weave through the defense, finishing with a twisting layup to beat the buzzer.
Second quarter
18-13, Marshall; Gates from the baseline and Staten another bomb from the wing; Staten has 12 of Marshall’s 18 points and has been unstoppable.
21-16, Marshall; another Staten 3-ball, his third; the junior guard who’s headed to UD owns 15 of Marshall’s 21 points.
21-18, Marshall, 3:14 left.
Notable: If Akron SVSM is a heavy favorite, someone forgot to tell the men of Marshall. Cougars are quicker, a step faster and more deadly from afar.
29-24, Marshall at the half; a Gates FT and transition layup, a Staten 3 fromthe wing and another Staten coast-to-coast transition layup.
Staten has been incredible, scoring 20 of Marshall’s 29 points. He’s netted 8 of 13 shots and all four 3-pointers. Gates has 7 points and Delemos 2 to account for the Cougars’ total.
Akron SVSM is bigger, but not near as mobile as Marshall. That is why the Cougars hold a commanding 22-12 rebound advantage, running down many misses. Even more impressive, Marshall has a staggering 10 offensive rebounds. This is Dayton City League ball at its transition, pull up and fire and rebound like demons best. Championship teams of past should be proud.
The only thing Akron SVSM has going for it is LeBron James, its most famous alum who’s courtside. A second half like the first from Marshall and James’ infectious smile could meld into a smirk.
Third quarter
33-29, Marshall; 2 Gates FT’s and a Delemos transition layup.
Akron SVSM has found its defense, turning up the heat that was lacking the entire first half. That accounted for three quick turnovers by Marshall in their first three possessions.
Gates has put on a great supporting show to Staten, with 9 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars.
33-31, Marshall.
38-36, Akron SVSM; after a 7-2 run and a flurry of Marshall turnovers.
40-39, Akron SVSM after 3 quarters; Make Hammonds scored 7 of 9 points during SVSM’s 9-3 run. But Tremayne Scott nailed a 3 from the corner as time expired to pull the Cougars within one.
Staten must get untracked if Marshall is to win this game. As much as he ran loose in the first half, he’s been bottled up the second.
Fourth quarter
43-39, SVSM; Akron turning up the defensive heat even more. Marshall is shaken; nothing is coming easy and even less is working.
45-all; Scott putback; Staten putback and Gates transition layup. Here come the Cougars.
52-49, Marshall; 2:01 and Staten at line for 2 FT’s; missed both.
54-52, SVSM; :58.7 left and Staten shooting 2 FT’s; splits.
55-53, SVSM; :31.9 left.
55-53, SVSM; :17.8 left; Gates fouls out.
Gates misses front end of !-and 1; Marshall possession, but Staten travels.
57-53, SVSM with :02 left and at the line.
59-53, Akron SVSM; final.
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By SHAWN
March 28, 2009 6:17 PM | Link to this
THRUGOOD ANIT GONE LOSE BIG BRA STATEN GONE HOLD DEM DOWNBy bub
March 28, 2009 6:21 PM | Link to this
Good God, I hope they play better than you spell… wow…By jason
March 28, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this
bring it home thurgoodBy jason
March 28, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this
bring it home thurgoodBy jason
March 28, 2009 6:36 PM | Link to this
bring it home thurgoodBy Ray
March 28, 2009 6:59 PM | Link to this
You guys did a fantastic job im proud of everyoneBy The fastball on the other side.
March 28, 2009 7:07 PM | Link to this
Congats Marshall, too bad you didn’t have Gainey. You would have won. Five losses on the year by a combined total of about 18 points.By Veda
March 29, 2009 8:48 AM | Link to this
Guys you played an awesome game. You have no reason to hold your heads down. Don’t think about what ifs only know you are #1 in the eyes of your fans..We appreciate the awesome season. And you will be back next year. Juwan you are awesome….Period!!!!