2008 Woodie Awards
Turnovers on Rangers' offensive end lead to slim margin of victory against Wildcats
Teammates agree more criticism is needed.
By Jason B. Hogan
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: Pulse
Originally published: 2/21/08 at 10:32 AM CSTLast update: 2/21/08 at 5:15 PM CST
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Turnovers became the deciding factors in the close victory.
From the moment of tip-off, the Rangers went straight to work.
The Wildcats gained possession of the ball driving into the low post.
Business management sophomore Kevin O'Brien sat back waiting and gained his first block attempt.
The Rangers' defense held tough, opening up a 16-4 scoring run in the first seven minutes.
Criminal justice freshman Carlos Raymore filled his individual statistical box throughout the game, accumulating 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Raymore sought solid position in the low post for every shot attempted, offensive or defensive, giving the Rangers additional scoring opportunities.
"Coach Will (Dykes) called me before the game and asked me to keep my head in the game," Raymore said.
Raymore said Dykes wanted him to increase his scoring production on-court and find easier opportunities.
"Taking my man off the dribble and going to the hole, easy," Raymore said.
Pressure on the ball-handlers and containing the Wildcats' penetration into the paint allowed the Rangers to gain possessions from numerous turnovers.
Recently, the Rangers' defense has afforded them victories while stretching the score on the offensive side of the ball.
Against the Wildcats, the Rangers pushed themselves to the brink of defeat.
Their major problem laid in turning the ball over on fast break attempts, passing the ball into defended areas.
As in previous games, the Rangers allowed the Wildcats to hang around while not taking care of the ball.
Through the first half, the Rangers accumulated 11 turnovers.
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