Hofstra, NIT 3/18 2:00 pm ESPN+

[swilsonsp4]

The Pride are a guard-centric team. The leading scorers are all guards: Aaron Estrada, 6'3" RS SR; Tyler Thomas, 6'3" RS SR; Darlinstone Dubar, 6'8" SO. Estrada leads the trio at 20 ppg.

I've never seen them play, so I have no idea what they do to win games. Hofstra opened the season with wins at Princeton and at home over Iona, two NCAA Tourney teams. St. Mary's handled the Pride in November by 19 in Moraga. The sole common foes with UC were USF, who beat Hofstra in Tampa, 77-70.

[Gmann]

I think during tournament time the refs let them play a bit more. I think time is part of it and they know fans don't want the game to be a free throw contest. I felt there was physical play on both sides and some things were missed but overall I prefer that style and I do think it benefits the 'Cats.

[leo from jersey]

could the tight window between games at tournament time be a reason for not all the stoppage

[Longtime Lurker]

that's an interesting take from hokies fans. was at the game and close to the floor, and I would say the fans in the building (obviously we have a bias) would have said the opposite-UC got called for several little nothing calls, while there were several audible smacks that were no-calls on VT (although they did let Ody get away with a couple moving screens so it probably all evened out...)

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[swilsonsp4]

Last night, the officials let the guys play. Very few calls which I believe plays into UC's game.

On a Hokies' message board, the posters universally called out the officials for letting the Cats get away with physical play ... snowflakes.

[GoBearcats31]

Head coach is NBA vet Speedy Claxton

Top scorer played a year at Oregon and third-leading scorer played a year at Iowa State -- though neither big impact guys there

I noticed someone on the roster (no games played) appears to have been Dan Skillings' high school teammate -- a fellow freshman from Roman Catholic (PA)

[bearcatbret]

Last night, the officials let the guys play. Very few calls which I believe plays into UC's game.

[swilsonsp4]

I believe UC has a pre-scheduled/pre-contracted out floor resurfacing

That is correct. Per John Cunningham Tuesday night, this work had been planned long ago and they postponed it long enough to host one NIT game. The work will take several weeks and must be done before graduation ceremonies at 5th/3rd. So, they can wait no longer.

[loshow22]

They like to get 3's up. On paper we should win...but going there, with a potential rowdy (small) crowd., we better be ready.

[GoBearcats31]

Why is Hofstra hosting this game? UC is the higher seeded team.

I believe UC has a pre-scheduled/pre-contracted out floor resurfacing

[bearcatbret]

Why is Hofstra hosting this game? UC is the higher seeded team.