Two teams heading in opposite directions will meet in the Arena on Tuesday night. The Salukis have have lost three straight and the St. Mary's Gaels stand undefeated at 7-0. Besides a clean record, the Gaels can also boast of a win over a ranked opponent (Oregon) and a spot in the latest national rankings (24).
The Gaels are led by Patrick Mills, a first year point guard. Through seven games, Mills is averaging 16 ppg, 4.4 apg, and 2.1 spg. Junior Forward Diamon Simpson is just shy of a double-double every night at 13.0 / 9.6. Also, nearly every person on the roster can hit from the outside. Eight players are averaging over 33% from beyond the arc.
For the Salukis... Matt Shaw and Randal Falker will have to show up on the same night. The Clark Kent and Superman routine is wearing thin. Also, if Josh Bone takes 19 shots and misses 15 in back-to-back games, I'll shave my head. I just don't think it's possible for this team to remain cold much longer. Career percentages and plain logic dictate a rebound to form for the Salukis sometime soon. Maybe it will be Tuesday night.
