Beyond the Box Score: Carver Bible College Win

Goldston dropping in a FT attempt

Quotes of Note:
"We're very happy to get the win, but we know we can play much better, especially defensively," said Georgia State head coach Rod Barnes. "Give credit to Carver; they like to get up a lot of shots and they've got some guys who are capable of scoring a lot, but we gave up too many easy baskets.
"We played well defensively in our first game, and we've practiced well, but tonight, we didn't play with the kind of cohesiveness on defense that we need.

Good News:
77-53. Panthers win.

Bad News:
-I cannot give credit to Carver.  They do not play Division 1 basketball and this game does nothing to prepare us for another out of conference game or CAA play.
-This same Carver Bible College team lost to Valdosta State on Monday night 122-79.
-Trae Goldston is continuing to struggle to find his shot.
-Joe Dukes turns the ball over 5 times.  Unacceptable.
-18 team turnovers do not cut it vs. any team.

Ugly News:
-Jamar Taylor and Mi'kyel Nero have yet to see the floor.  There is rumbling that Nero may be redshirting.  Both of these scholarships seem to be reaches and we are only one player better (Vincent) from the 208-09 team.  I see a net loss and we need a much better effort to have a shot to win a game in the non-conference schedule.