March 20, 2009

Recap: Akron Vs. Gonzaga



Final Score:Gonzaga 77 Akron 64

Box Score Snapshot
Scorer: Josh Heytvelt 22 Points
Rebounder: Josh Heytvelt 8 Boards
Passer: Matt Bouldin 5 Assists
Swatter: Austin Daye 4 Blocks
Theif: 5 Tied with 1 Steal

Game MVP: Josh Heytvelt
22 Points, 8 Boards, 7-8 from the field...big time game!

Team Comparison: Zags/Zips
Points: 77/64
Assist to /Turnover Ratio: 1.88/1.88
Rebounds: 31/22
Shooting Percentage: 52%/37%
3pt Percentage: 33%/44%

Notes from the sideline:
-Heytvelt continued his dominant play, almost single handidly delivering victory for the Zags.
-Jeremy Pargo continues to play as if he is a freshman again, minus that big dunk he was a no show. Definitely not the Senior leader we need.
-Bouldin Started slow, but finished with a bang and a good all around game, 12 points, 6 boards, 5 assists and a steal.

What it means for the future (Analysis):
The Zips gave the Zags all they could handle for the first 25 minutes of the game, but in the end the Giant awoke and slew the Cinderellas upset bid. I expect this to add another notch to our belt and help boost the confidence of a highly sensitive team. If Heytvelt can continue his fiery play, this Zag team could join the annuals of past Zag-dom lore with another Elite Eight or maybe, just maybe a long coveted Final Four bid.

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