I disagree we were a Thursday team before this game / the Domask injury; not sure where that is coming from. After having not played in about three weeks and minus our star player, having a chance to win at Indiana State but falling short isn't anything to be worried about - it also shows just how much better this team is than an Indiana State had we had Domask.
I agree with that. All things considered I was very encouraged by the effort, attitude, and way they all played. It was a reflection of Brian and the coaching staff. After three weeks with only one practice, and as said, missing our best player, and being short handed to start with I was impressed with the way we showed up and had a chance to win it. Part of becoming a better team over time is how you handle adversity and I think we did a great job in that respect.
Given that appx 90% of our scoring comes from freshman and sophomores, and given that BM inherited a situation where BBQ Barry left the cupboard bare in terms of class balance, and given that these kids played their butts off last night, especially Lance Jones, it is really tough for me to be "upset". Disappointed that we did not win, but not upset. Hinson would have lost this game by 20 and would be blaming everyone but himself. I did not even mention Domask not playing, like Bryan Mullins says, "no excuses".
Go Dawgs.
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Domask is out for a while
https://twitter.com/SIU_Basketball/status/1353794775183355904
I mentioned he was in a walking boot last week
I can’t go in to detail but I would say it is 50/50 on returning this year
Translation: Lost for season.
My interpretation only.
I just don’t think they will rush him back. Next year was always the coming out party anyway. Let him heal
Next year should be the coming out party for SIU! I just read an article a couple days ago saying that Drake coach DeVries said "All players are planning on sticking around another year as of now." Add in the new 4 star recruit in Tucker Devries for Drake. Missouri State will also be good. If Loyola keeps their seniors, next year could be a VERY interesting MVC!
