Steve Merfeld
Steve Merfeld
Steve Dumpling Merfeldis an assistant basketball coach at Creighton University and the former head men's basketball coach at Hampton University and the University of Evansville...
challenge compete expect five guys immediate multiple playing
Every one of the five incoming guys can play multiple positions. We expect all of these newcomers to challenge and compete for immediate playing time.
came drake good half remember second three threw tough wave
They came out in the second half and threw a pretty good wave at us, and we never responded. We were 5 for 19 on three pointers, and I don't remember many of those being tough shots. Drake just made shots, and we didn't.
caught guard half matched missed offensive rebounds second shots turned zone
In the first half we probably caught them off guard with our zone defense, and out shooters matched theirs. But in the second half, UNI got more second half opportunities. They turned missed shots into offensive rebounds and then three-pointers.
caught matched missed offensive rebounds second shots turned zone
In the first half, we probably caught them off-guard with our zone defense, and out shooters matched theirs. But in the second half, UNI got more second-half opportunities. They turned missed shots into offensive rebounds and then three-pointers.
behind kids playing proud
We made a run, and I'm proud of our kids for that, especially playing shorthanded. They could have packed it up after we got behind by 18 points, but they didn't. They're disappointed with the outcome, but they shouldn't be disappointed with their effort.
eight last minutes played
We played a triangle-and-two the last eight minutes of the game, and they didn't score.