The last 15 seed to beat a 2 was 10 years ago when Hampton knocked off Iowa State. I watched that game (Georgetown played the winner). I wouldn't mind seeing another one of those.
I really don't know what to expect from the Zips but if they shoot half as well as fell MAC member Ohio did in their first round game against Georgetown last year, they will give themselves a chance to win. Ok I just looked it up and Ohio beat up on Akron twice this season. That can't be good.
Akron is ice cold from the field. That's a problem. That's a big problem
Zeke Marshall is a 7 footer that is playing like you would expect a 7 footer from the MAC to play. That's another problem.
So the Akron fans are right behind me and they have been standing most of the time. I'm guessing that they are used to going to soccer games
We are at the half and Akron is only down 4 at 34-30.
Ok I'm really distracted. I'm trying to type while John Thompson is talking to one of the Florida State coaches two seats down from me. Maybe I should go ask him about that time he took a picture with me in 10th grade. That would be a good ice breaker.
2nd Half Adjustments for Akron: Their big man is 1-9 from the field. When he gets the ball down low he should be kicking it back out. Akron has looked their best when they really share the ball. I've count 5 horrible shots. They need to go away from driving to the hoop. That isn't working. Credit to their coach for already using 9 players. He's not going to leave anything on the court today.
Play of the Half: Hansbrough showed why he won't be playing in the NBA on two late possessions. He loves going to the hoop. He isn't quick enough or big enough to do that in the league. Zeke has sent his shot twice. It's almost as if Ben couldn't believe it so he tried it again. Same result.
Ok 2nd half tip is about to start. I'll be back
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