How about that second-half defense? Twenty-three points to #15. Wow!
Time left in game when SHU scored last field goal: 6:06.
Time left in game when SHU scored last field goal: 6:06.
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Overlooked in this whole thing has been the defense. The naysayers want to say the defense was built on playing a soft schedule. I don't think Florida State or Michigan State or Seton Hall will agree with that.
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After clawing back to tie it at 54 and then SHU going on a 9-0 run, the Knights could have easily folded. Instead, they ratcheted up the intensity on D and went on their own 17-2 run to close it out. SHU committed 14 TOs in the second half due largely in part to RU’s defensive pressure. Team displayed an immense amount of poise and character in staying true to Pike’s game plan down the stretch. Enormous confidence builder and a signature win. Hopefully we can build on this accomplishment and avoid a let down.
You wonder what Pike told them at halftime Defense in the second half was excellent. Thanks for including the last six. An enjoyable rewatch
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Sitting in the stands, and caught up in the excitement, I didn't realize at the time that Rutgers held SH to zero field goals (and just 2 FT) in the last 6 minutes. That defensive pressure is absolutely amazing. This was an all-out team effort to keep SH off balance and we had incredible rebounding denying them second chance attempts. And with each rebound, the crowd noise got louder and the Seton Hall players got more dazed.