Bobcat Game Notes at Nebraska
12/31/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
MONTANA STATE (5-7/0-0) Nebraska (5-4/0-0)
Montana State rings in the new year on the road, facing Nebraska in Lincoln on January 2. The Bobcats carry a modest four-game home winning streak into the contest, but have lost six straight on the road dating to last season. Al Beye has back-to-back double-digit scoring games. Nebraska is 5-4 after a 62-61 win at Tennesse on Thursday night. MSU hasn’t faced the Cornhuskers since a 76-59 loss in Bozeman on December 14, 1985.
GAME FACTS
TIPOFF 1:05 pm MST
SITE Lincoln, NE
ARENA Devaney Center
RADIO Bobcat Radio Network
(Kris Atteberry)
TELEVISION Fox Sports Midwest
HIGHLIGHTS
l Montana State is is 15th in the nation in three-point field goals per game (9.1 in the most recent ratings)
l After turning the ball over an average of 17.5 times in the first four games, the ‘Cats are turning it over only 12.6 in the last eight
STREAKS
l MSU has hit at least five treys in all 12 games this year
l The Bobcats have won four straight home games
l MSU has lost six straight road games, including all four this year
NOTEWORTHY
l The Bobcats are shooting 48% in the last five games after shooting just 39% in the first seven
l Nick Dissly (sprained right ankle vs. Montana Tech) is out for Nebraska and questionable beyond that
l MSU is +20 rebounding in Al Beye’s three games, -59 in the nine games prior to Beye’s return from injury
The Bobcats The Cornhuskers
‘04-05 RECORD 5-7 5-4
Home/Road/Neu 5-2/0-4/0-1 4-2/1-2/0-0
Conf./Record Big Sky/0-0 Big 12/0-0
HEAD COACH Mick Durham Barry Collier
Alma Mater MSU/’80 Butler/’76
Overall/Years 222-190/15th 257-199/15th
At School/Years same 57-63/5th
vs Opponent vs. NU: 0-0 vs. MSU: 0-1
Hm/Rd/Neu 0-0/0-0/0-0 0-0/0-1/0-0
SCHOOL INFO
School colors Blue, gold Scarlet, cream
Location Bozeman, MT Lincoln, NE
Enrollment 12,000 25,000
Arena Worthington Arena(7,000) Devaney Center (13,595)
SERIES CAPSULES
MSU vs. Nebraska 1-3 (0-1/1-2/0-0)
SCOPING THE BOBCATS
Last Time Out
Montana State used a 18-0 run on both sides of halftime and coasted to an easy 75-44 win over NAIA foe Montana Tech on Wednesday. The ‘Cats shot 52% with a 38-to-31 rebounding edge. Marvin Moss scored a career-high 20 points for MSU.
Three After Three
MSU has hit at least one three-pointer in the last 314 games. From 1986 to late ‘92-93 MSU rolled up 197 straight games with a trey, giving MSU at least one three in 511 of the last 512 games.
The Three Company
This year’s Bobcat team has not been afraid to cast away from three-point range. MSU has hit 8.5 treys a game, easily the best rate in the Big Sky, and have attempted 292 three-pointers, also the most in the conference. MSU tied school records by hitting 14 and attempting 35 three-pointers against Wyoming.
The Magic Number
The Bobcats are 105-15 when scoring at least 80 points since ‘93-94.
Rebounding Renaissance
Montana State was outrebounded 39.2-to-31.2 in the season’s first six games, but has outrebounded the last six opponents 35.5-to-34.0. The ‘Cats have outrebounded four of the last six foes.
Window Cleaners
Marvin Moss’ consistency and the return of Al Beye have spurred MSU’s rebounding rejuvenation. Moss has led the ‘Cats in boards eight times, averaging 6.7 a game, while Beye has 7.0 in his three games.
Battling the Big 12
MSU is 11-15 all-time against current Big 12 members, 1-3 since the league formed in ‘96 (0-2 vs. Oklahoma, 0-1 vs. Baylor, 1-0 vs. Colorado).
The Dakar Dunker
Al Beye has nine dunks and six blocked shots in his three games. He missed MSU’s first nine with a knee injury.
Mick’s Milestones
Mick Durham owns a pair of Big Sky records that are likely to stand the test of time. Durham’s Bobcats have won 222 games, the most in conference history. His win total includes 103 conference tilts, also a league best.
Out of the Gates
Montana State’s 1-6 start was its worst since the ‘75-76 Bobcats won their first game then lost nine straight in Mick Durham’s freshman season.
Turning Down Turnovers
After averaging 18.2 turnovers in the first five games of the season, Montana State trimmed that figure to 12.3 in the last five.
More D-D-D-Defense
Since Washington State shot 52% in the first half in the season opener, MSU has held its opponent to below 50% shooting in 17 of the 21 halves.
New Guys
MSU has more new active players (seven) than returners (four). Currently, seven of MSU’s nine healthy varsity players are new, including all five starters.
Where the Action Is
The ‘Cats have taken 43% (292) of their 683 field goal attempts beyond the three-point circle, and 38% (306) of MSU’s 796 points come on long-range launches.
Swattin’
Montana State has 41 blocks this year after getting 73 a year ago. Taylor Pratt (19) is 16 away from entering MSU’s single-season top 10.
ONE-LINERS
On the Offense...
Montana State has shot 50% from the field three times this season, but has only topped 40% seven times in 12 games... the Bobcats shot 73% from the line at San Jose State and 74% against UNC, the only times this year over 70%... while Al Beye and Dennis Woodall are shooting 23% (5-for-22) from the line, the rest of the team is 68% (99-for-143)... the Bobcats averaged 17.7 turnovers a game in the first seven outings, but gave the ball away only 63 times in the last five games.
On the Defense...
Only CSU and UWGB -- in back-to-back games -- have shot better than 50% against the ‘Cats... the Bobcats lead the Big Sky in field goal defense at 43%... MSU’s first four opponents made only 18 three-pointers... Wisconsin-Green Bay hit only three triples... MSU has forced 77 turnovers in the last five games... MSU has blocked sevent shots in two of the last five games, and has 41 blocks this year.
Montana State rings in the new year on the road, facing Nebraska in Lincoln on January 2. The Bobcats carry a modest four-game home winning streak into the contest, but have lost six straight on the road dating to last season. Al Beye has back-to-back double-digit scoring games. Nebraska is 5-4 after a 62-61 win at Tennesse on Thursday night. MSU hasn’t faced the Cornhuskers since a 76-59 loss in Bozeman on December 14, 1985.
GAME FACTS
TIPOFF 1:05 pm MST
SITE Lincoln, NE
ARENA Devaney Center
RADIO Bobcat Radio Network
(Kris Atteberry)
TELEVISION Fox Sports Midwest
HIGHLIGHTS
l Montana State is is 15th in the nation in three-point field goals per game (9.1 in the most recent ratings)
l After turning the ball over an average of 17.5 times in the first four games, the ‘Cats are turning it over only 12.6 in the last eight
STREAKS
l MSU has hit at least five treys in all 12 games this year
l The Bobcats have won four straight home games
l MSU has lost six straight road games, including all four this year
NOTEWORTHY
l The Bobcats are shooting 48% in the last five games after shooting just 39% in the first seven
l Nick Dissly (sprained right ankle vs. Montana Tech) is out for Nebraska and questionable beyond that
l MSU is +20 rebounding in Al Beye’s three games, -59 in the nine games prior to Beye’s return from injury
The Bobcats The Cornhuskers
‘04-05 RECORD 5-7 5-4
Home/Road/Neu 5-2/0-4/0-1 4-2/1-2/0-0
Conf./Record Big Sky/0-0 Big 12/0-0
HEAD COACH Mick Durham Barry Collier
Alma Mater MSU/’80 Butler/’76
Overall/Years 222-190/15th 257-199/15th
At School/Years same 57-63/5th
vs Opponent vs. NU: 0-0 vs. MSU: 0-1
Hm/Rd/Neu 0-0/0-0/0-0 0-0/0-1/0-0
SCHOOL INFO
School colors Blue, gold Scarlet, cream
Location Bozeman, MT Lincoln, NE
Enrollment 12,000 25,000
Arena Worthington Arena(7,000) Devaney Center (13,595)
SERIES CAPSULES
MSU vs. Nebraska 1-3 (0-1/1-2/0-0)
SCOPING THE BOBCATS
Last Time Out
Montana State used a 18-0 run on both sides of halftime and coasted to an easy 75-44 win over NAIA foe Montana Tech on Wednesday. The ‘Cats shot 52% with a 38-to-31 rebounding edge. Marvin Moss scored a career-high 20 points for MSU.
Three After Three
MSU has hit at least one three-pointer in the last 314 games. From 1986 to late ‘92-93 MSU rolled up 197 straight games with a trey, giving MSU at least one three in 511 of the last 512 games.
The Three Company
This year’s Bobcat team has not been afraid to cast away from three-point range. MSU has hit 8.5 treys a game, easily the best rate in the Big Sky, and have attempted 292 three-pointers, also the most in the conference. MSU tied school records by hitting 14 and attempting 35 three-pointers against Wyoming.
The Magic Number
The Bobcats are 105-15 when scoring at least 80 points since ‘93-94.
Rebounding Renaissance
Montana State was outrebounded 39.2-to-31.2 in the season’s first six games, but has outrebounded the last six opponents 35.5-to-34.0. The ‘Cats have outrebounded four of the last six foes.
Window Cleaners
Marvin Moss’ consistency and the return of Al Beye have spurred MSU’s rebounding rejuvenation. Moss has led the ‘Cats in boards eight times, averaging 6.7 a game, while Beye has 7.0 in his three games.
Battling the Big 12
MSU is 11-15 all-time against current Big 12 members, 1-3 since the league formed in ‘96 (0-2 vs. Oklahoma, 0-1 vs. Baylor, 1-0 vs. Colorado).
The Dakar Dunker
Al Beye has nine dunks and six blocked shots in his three games. He missed MSU’s first nine with a knee injury.
Mick’s Milestones
Mick Durham owns a pair of Big Sky records that are likely to stand the test of time. Durham’s Bobcats have won 222 games, the most in conference history. His win total includes 103 conference tilts, also a league best.
Out of the Gates
Montana State’s 1-6 start was its worst since the ‘75-76 Bobcats won their first game then lost nine straight in Mick Durham’s freshman season.
Turning Down Turnovers
After averaging 18.2 turnovers in the first five games of the season, Montana State trimmed that figure to 12.3 in the last five.
More D-D-D-Defense
Since Washington State shot 52% in the first half in the season opener, MSU has held its opponent to below 50% shooting in 17 of the 21 halves.
New Guys
MSU has more new active players (seven) than returners (four). Currently, seven of MSU’s nine healthy varsity players are new, including all five starters.
Where the Action Is
The ‘Cats have taken 43% (292) of their 683 field goal attempts beyond the three-point circle, and 38% (306) of MSU’s 796 points come on long-range launches.
Swattin’
Montana State has 41 blocks this year after getting 73 a year ago. Taylor Pratt (19) is 16 away from entering MSU’s single-season top 10.
ONE-LINERS
On the Offense...
Montana State has shot 50% from the field three times this season, but has only topped 40% seven times in 12 games... the Bobcats shot 73% from the line at San Jose State and 74% against UNC, the only times this year over 70%... while Al Beye and Dennis Woodall are shooting 23% (5-for-22) from the line, the rest of the team is 68% (99-for-143)... the Bobcats averaged 17.7 turnovers a game in the first seven outings, but gave the ball away only 63 times in the last five games.
On the Defense...
Only CSU and UWGB -- in back-to-back games -- have shot better than 50% against the ‘Cats... the Bobcats lead the Big Sky in field goal defense at 43%... MSU’s first four opponents made only 18 three-pointers... Wisconsin-Green Bay hit only three triples... MSU has forced 77 turnovers in the last five games... MSU has blocked sevent shots in two of the last five games, and has 41 blocks this year.
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