College basketball is a tricky world, gang. Trickier than it used to be. These D2 cream puff games bring upsets far more often than they used to, so any comfortable win is great to see. We saw some new faces step up and play well, and we had a few “teachable moments” that probably won’t look great in the film room. But hey... if those are going to happen, let them happen during games that are never in doubt.
Let’s break it down.
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We looked absolutely terrible to start this game, as a series of turnovers and defensive lapses allowed Northwestern State to claim an early lead.