Saturday, December 8, 2007

Bonnies: 41 Great Danes: 47 11:54 Remaining

Albany is currently on an 18-4 run in the opening eight minutes of the second half to take a 47-41 lead. As posted previously, this has been the theme for the Bonnies and something that needs to be addressed before A-10 play begins or Atlantic City will only be a fantasy for the Bonnies. Michael Lee looks as if he wants to take over this game again after being shutdown for the first eight minutes. Fereti has done nothing to give anyone hope and this could be a disappointing night for the Bonnies faithful if Lee and Fereti especially do not step up. The game is tough enough for the young and inexperienced Bonnies to have to worry about an ineffective Fereti.

Bonnies: 37 Great Danes: 38 14:22 Remaining

Albany comes out of the media timeout with a 9-0 run in one minute and 34 seconds. D'Lancy Carter had two blocks on the same possession but it was for naught as the Great Danes scored a basket anyway. The theme for the season continues for the Bonnies: Keep the game close in the first half and then play poorly in the first seven or eight minutes of the second half.

Bonnies: 37 Great Danes: 32 15:41 Remaining

The first media timeout has come at the 15:41 mark and the offense for both teams has been non-existent. The most excitement so far in this half has been the Bona Wolf dancing to Soulja Boy. Albany guard Jon Iati needs to be covered or he will kill the Bonnies with the 3. He hit two in the first half and already has hit another.

D'Lancy Carter's night

Forward D'Lancy Carter played 17 minutes in the first half and had six points and eight rebounds. He had four offensive rebounds and kept the ball alive on many occassions. He has played well and also has a block to go along with his already stellar numbers.

Bonnies: 35 Great Danes: 29 HALFTIME!

The Bonnies have been playing good basketball all night with the exception of a brief Albany lead after two consecutive 3's. The Bonnies responded with a 13-7 run to end the half to give them the lead at half. Zarryon Fereti has not showed up in the first half with only five points. Tyler Benson has missed both of his 3's and has not looked very good. Michael Lee has 17 points in the first half and has been an absolute beast all night. If Fereti can open things up, the Bonnies may win this game by double-digits. Eleby has a couple of silly turnovers but he is not doing anything that could lose the game and with Relph still unable to see significant minutes with his foot inury, Eleby needs to stay out there and avoid crucial mistakes. The second half should prove to be interesting as long as Fereti struggles.

Bonnies: 22 Great Danes: 22 8:24 Remaining

Great Dane guard Jon Iati has hit two threes which gave Albany a brief lead. However, D'Lancy Carter has been strong down low and tied the game at 22 on two free throws before the media timeout. Zarryon Fereti has been quiet tonight and the defense has kept him in check and Michael Lee has played exceptionally well. The Great Dane offense has played well, however, and the Bonnies need to come alive defensively if they want to stay in this game.

Bonnies: 15 Great Danes: 12 11:02 Remaining

Albany is looking more nervous as the game goes on and the fans get louder and louder. They have committed a couple of silly fouls and turned the ball over with three traveling calls and a couple of sloppy passes. Also, for the first time I have seen this season, the offense is looking good. The players are hitting tough shots as well as the ones with a defender in their face. Tyler Benson missed his only 3 point attempt and his struggles continue. Michael Lee leads the Bonnies with six points.