CUT vs. TUT (men) - 2009-03-28

Having already played each other a week before, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) came into this game with a new look team made up mainly from players that ply their trade in Limpopo. This looked like a different team and the TUT coach, Welcum hoped that he would get a different result considering their defeat in the first game.

Central University of Technology (CUT) started their game by pounding TUT in the post and they were getting easy buckets with their opponents looking on instead of playing defense. TUT players were also being their own worst enemy with plenty of turnovers preventing an easy flow to their offense.

TUT 12 was getting most of the rebounds and they were making a run with a string of fast break and timely 3 pointers. With the game threatening to go into a lull, Jerry (TUT 8) came up with a nice dunk through a crowded key to awaken the crowd; but this was the only highlight of the 1st half. Half time score: CUT 40 - 35 TUT.

With the point guard (CUT 10) making a huge contribution to his team with steals and good defense, CUT withheld a late run by TUT to close out the game. There is a saying in basketball, "You live by the 3 pointer and you die by the 3 pointer" and in this game TUT died by the 3 pointer, and their guards were guilty of being trigger happy instead of using their post players. Final score: CUT 76 - 67 TUT

Game notes: TUT's defense was non-existent through out the game and speaking to their coach after the game, he said that his players didn't follow his instruction and that they should have won the game.

CUT were always in control of their destiny in this game but they need to find a better back up for the guard position because their decision making at times during the game is shocking.

Article written by Victor Shakineza






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