What We Learned: McLean vs. Marshall
Marshall hosted McLean, Tuesday evening and when the final buzzer sounded, it was advantage, McLean. The Highlanders took the 56-48 victory to move to 2-2 on the season while Marshall falls to 1-3. The early December match was a good…
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Continue ReadingMarshall hosted McLean, Tuesday evening and when the final buzzer sounded, it was advantage, McLean. The Highlanders took the 56-48 victory to move to 2-2 on the season while Marshall falls to 1-3. The early December match was a good test for both teams.
Here is what we learned:
Full of Shooters
3-point shooting gave McLean the lead early on. With Marshall falling back in a 2-3 zone, McLean was able to swing the rock around the perimeter and knock down an open jump shot. Evan Stout was the main source of trey balls, knocking down three in the game, all in the first half.
Revolves Around Deaver
Senior forward Daniel Deaver was clearly the guy Marshall revolved their offense around. I mean, who can blame them when he stands at 6’7 and the closest to him in height is at 6’3. The Statesmen constantly had the guards rotating around the 3-point line while Deaver got himself in position.
Notable Players:
Evan Stout, McLean: Stout let it rain from 3-point land early on, and McLean did a good job getting him the ball when he was open. Additionally, he has notable awareness on the floor, and he showed it on a two-on-one fast break when he received a bounce pass from teammate, Tucker Leggett, and spun to avoid the crashing defender prior to converting the layup. He finished the game with 18 points.
Daniel Deaver, Marshall: The 6-foot-7 center plays hard, there’s no question about it. More often than not, Deaver had multiple guys draped over him, but when he got in good position in the post, he was able to back down the defender, shake and go up strong with either hand. Deaver, who ended his night with 21 points is McLean’s key to success and will need to utilize more of their weapons in the half court set.
Jack Taylor, Marshall: Taylor was one of the talents that stood out to me because of his long frame, and the fact he’s only a sophomore. Although he still needs to grow into his body, Taylor has a natural skill with the ball in his hand. That being said, keep that name jotted down on your notepad for the next couple years, Northern Virginia hoops fans.
Matias Prock, McLean: Prock is an important piece on the McLean roster. He plays pressure on-ball defense and takes on some of the ball-handling responsibilities while also contributed with his jump shot. He ended the game with 17 points including a statement buzzer beater 3-pointer at the end of the first half.
What’s Next?
Next up, McLean will take on Wakefield, Friday, December 7 with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. Marshall plays Madison, tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.