Newport pulled away after the first period to advance in the All A.

Who's next for Newport? They look to be on a collision course with NCC as expected!!

Who's next for Newport? They look to be on a collision course with NCC as expected!!

 

I believe it is Beechwood.

Keep it up boys, I know you want another crack at the breds.

I believe it is Beechwood.

 

Correct, Friday at 6:00.

No surprise here.

 

Dayton is a solid DIII school but overmatched big time against the bigger schools in nky.

No surprise here.

 

Dayton is a solid DIII school but overmatched big time against the bigger schools in nky.

 

If you would have been there for the first matchup, this score may have been a slight surprise, but there is no doubt that Newport's athleticism was too much for Dayton last night.

 

Newport has definitely improved since the first meeting between the 2 teams. In the first matchup Newport didn't move the ball as well and they didn't shoot as well resulting in a 2-4 point game for most of the contest. This time they played great team ball and shot the ball very well.

 

Foster did whatever he wanted last night hitting at least 4 3's including a 4 point play. When he wasn't hitting 3's he was penetrating into the lane and creating shots for his teammates. He was the difference in this game, IMO. I also really like the way McDaniel plays the game-he plays hard but always keeps his emotions in check which makes it hard not to root for him.

 

If depth doesn't become an issue, Newport has a great chance of finally breaking the public school drout in the 9th Region All-A, IMO. I have heard that Tucker may be back on the team soon, if that is true, he only makes this team a deeper, scarier team to play.

Who defended Foster last night? Eastin?

Who defended Foster last night? Eastin?

 

Dayton played mostly zone, but when they went man Turner and Simons guarded him a few possessions each and I also believe that Thornton guarded him for a possession or 2. He had all his 3's against the zone and had some more transistion buckets. Against the man to man he got into the paint a few times and set up his teammates.