Chris Early lead all Mocs with seven rebounds to go along with his team high 13 points.
The Mocs shot just 36.8% from the field, and took 32 of their 57 shots from three point range. They shot 25 free throws, and made 15. The 16 turnovers is not awful, and they outrebounded a team that scored the majority of their points from the paint. In other words, they outrebounded a team that is a bigger team than them.
That is huge for the Mocs.
One potential problem- the Mocs played a lot of players last night. They had ten players in double figures in minutes. Dontay Hampton played 12 minutes. Hampton has turned into one of the Mocs most valuable players. His game has really improved. When Bell leaves the game, the drop off is not as severe as it used to be. That is important. There's even the opportunity to move Bell to the two guard spot and keep Hampton at point- or the opposite.
Regardless, Hampton has played far better than I ever hoped he would.
Saffore played tremendously last night as well. His height gives him an advantage. Eight poins and seven boards for him.
The Mocs are clearly improving every game out. This was their best game yet. They'll need to be even better against Louisville tomorrow night!
GO MOCS!
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