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MoonlightGraham · 12-08-2023, 08:17 AM

January 3, 2029
@#2 Villanova 87, #7 West Virginia 72
Calendar year 2029 begins with a big Big East win against a Top Ten opponent.

Duncan Sims again demonstrates how far he's come in his journey to becoming a true lead guard. He scores 22 points, sinking 4 of his 10 three-point attempts. He grabs 6 rebounds, makes 3 steals, hands out 6 assists, and commits only 2 turnovers. Corey Hicks scores 15 in his first career start; it's his 90th appearance for us. Jacob Allen adds 15 more, and Caleb Blaney contributes a career-high 13.

We catch up with Herschel Middlebrooks, whom we recruited at Lafayette. He's transferred to WVU, where he's a reserve point guard. Hersch leads his team with 15 points off the bench.
Record: 14-0 (1-0).

January 6, 2029
#2 Villanova 65, @Cincinnati 63
A Duncan Sims three-pointer with 29 seconds left turns out to be the game-winning basket, as we barely escape defeat on the road.

Duncan finishes with 13 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds, a point short of team leaders Tony Ezell and Corey Hicks. It's not a pretty game for us by any means; Sims commits 5 turnovers and we make only 5 of our 23 three-point tries.

Still, a win is a win.
Record: 15-0 (2-0).

January 10, 2029
@#2 Villanova 89, Providence 82
The Friars have struggled a bit this season, but they come into the Pavilion with an attitude. After falling behind by 11 at halftime, they battle back and nearly spoil our evening.

Jacob Allen (18p/6r/4a) and Duncan Sims (18p/3s) are joint high scorers. Blake Norton scores 13 in only 12 minutes, and Avery Sullivan (9p/5r/4b) and Tony Ezell (7p/7r) control the inside.
Record: 16-0 (3-0).

January 13, 2029
#2 Villanova 90, @Syracuse 65
The Orange haven't had a great season, either, but they are still a tough opponent, especially at home. That's why this victory feels especially satisfying. We shoot 59 percent overall, and 47 percent from distance.

Tony Ezell has made the most of his opportunity as a starter; today, he scores 21 points, collects 10 rebounds, and blocks two shots. Avery Sullivan adds a forceful double-double: 14 points, 15 rebounds. Caleb Blaney is carving out a role as an explosive scoring option off the bench, and today he nets 14 points in 18 minutes.

There's been a different star every night, and I like that vibe.

Meanwhile, Georgetown loses at Seton Hall, so we take over first place in the Big East.
Record: 17-0 (4-0).

January 17, 2029
@#1 Villanova 95, DePaul 71
Several minutes into the second half, Tony Ezell draws a charge and goes down hard. When he comes up, he's holding his wrist and grimacing. The freshman forward doesn't return to the game, and we later learn he'll be out for approximately two weeks.

That news dampens an otherwise positive mood, as we celebrate our new #1 ranking with another decisive victory at the Pavilion.

Jacob Allen leads all scorers with 22 points. Caleb Blaney steps up again with 14 more, and Avery Sullivan matches him, while also contributing 8 boards and 2 blocks. The biggest honors go to Duncan Sims, who gives us his first career double-double: 14 points and 13 assists, with 6 rebounds and 2 steals, too.

Duncan's assist total ties him for second all time. Severiano Tipaldo, our program's all-time assist leader, handed out 14 helpers twice and 13 on two other occasions.
Record: 18-0 (5-0).

January 20, 2029
#1 Villanova 83, @#12 Pittsburgh 64
Jacob Allen isn't considered a pro prospect, and I can't figure out why.

He torches the Panthers for 28 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Avery Sullivan (18p/7r), Duncan Sims (18p/8a/6r, 4-8 from three), and Corey Hicks (5 steals) all play well, and Lowell Welter pulls in 7 rebounds in his return to the starting five.

USC's Kenneth Burroughs records career victory #492 tonight, moving him ahead of Douglas Gillum into second place on the leader board.
Record: 19-0 (6-0).

January 24, 2029
@#1 Villanova 62, St. John's 61
A very good St. John's team comes to the Wells Fargo Center, and forces us to hit a game-winning three with 22 seconds left.

The hero is Jacob Allen, whose dagger gives him 17 points for the night. Duncan Sims (15p/5a/4r/2s) and Corey Hicks (10p/3r/3a) join him in double figures.

There's more bad news from the trainers' room, however. Avery Sullivan rolled his ankle, and he's expected to miss our next two games. Unfortunately, the first of those two contests is a trip to #2 Georgetown.
Record: 20-0 (7-0).

January 27, 2029

Code:

#1 Villanova 69, #2 Georgetown 68

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Villanova  (21-0, 8-0):
Player            Pos Min Fgm-a Ftm-a Off Reb Ast PF Pts
Clemens Schwaiger C    29   1-2   0-0   1   4   0  3   2
Lowell Welter     PF   29   1-4   1-3   1   3   1  2   3
Corey Hicks       SF   20   4-7   1-2   0   5   0  4  12
Jacob Allen       PG   32  6-17   6-9   0   4   1  1  19
Duncan Sims       SG   32  4-12   4-4   2   7   3  2  16
Blake Norton      PG   11   0-1   4-4   1   3   2  0   4
Tony Ezell        PF   18   1-2   0-1   1   4   0  1   2
Avery Sullivan    C     4   0-0   0-2   0   0   0  0   0
Caleb Blaney      SF   24   2-6   3-3   1   2   2  1   9
Joshua Parkin     PF    1   0-0   2-2   0   0   0  0   2

Turnovers: 17 (C.Schwaiger 1, L.Welter 2, C.Hicks 3, 
 J.Allen 4, D.Sims 5, B.Norton 1, C.Blaney 1)
Blocked Shots: 1 (L.Welter 1)
Steals: 6 (L.Welter 1, J.Allen 2, D.Sims 2, C.Blaney 1)
3P FGs: 10-31 (C.Hicks 3-5, J.Allen 1-9, D.Sims 4-10, 
 B.Norton 0-1, C.Blaney 2-6)

Georgetown  (18-2, 6-2):
Player            Pos Min Fgm-a Ftm-a Off Reb Ast PF Pts
Dwayne Ecker      C    36  4-12   2-3   4  12   2  2  10
Terrence Jones    PF   29   5-9   0-2   4  14   0  3  11
Tony Rabe         SF   21  5-10   2-2   2   4   1  4  12
Lance Moore       SG   29  4-11   4-5   4   6   2  4  14
Edward Sturgeon   PG   27   3-6   0-0   0   1   5  4   6
Jeffrey Thai      PF   11   2-2   0-0   2   5   0  1   4
Shelton Davis     C     4   0-0   0-0   0   1   0  1   0
Steven Waites     SF   11   0-4   2-2   1   1   1  4   2
Boyce Sutton      PG   10   1-2   0-0   0   1   0  2   2
Peter Henry       SG   11   2-7   2-2   1   1   0  1   7
Joey Beaty        SF   11   0-5   0-0   1   2   0  1   0

Turnovers: 19 (T.Rabe 4, L.Moore 3, E.Sturgeon 5, 
 S.Davis 1, S.Waites 2, B.Sutton 1, P.Henry 2, J.Beaty 
 1)
Blocked Shots: 8 (D.Ecker 1, T.Jones 4, J.Thai 2, 
 J.Beaty 1)
Steals: 5 (T.Rabe 1, L.Moore 3, B.Sutton 1)
3P FGs: 4-15 (T.Jones 1-1, L.Moore 2-5, E.Sturgeon 0-1, 
 S.Waites 0-2, P.Henry 1-4, J.Beaty 0-2)

Player of Game: PG Duncan Sims (VLNV)

These rival programs, the two best teams in college basketball deliver the kind of close game you'd expect from them. Both teams are limited by injuries to outstanding young post players, which forces their teammates to stand and deliver.

For a moment, it looks like Duncan Sims would be on the hook for a mistake the Hoyas would never let him live down. After Lowell Welter sinks a free throw to put us ahead, 69-68, with 1:13 remaining, we make a key defensive stop. On the ensuing possession, Sims throws a terrible pass that sails out of bounds, giving the home team a full 30 seconds to set up a game-winning basket.

First, freshman Lance Moore fires up a three and misses. His 7'3" teammate, Dwayne Ecker, grabs the rebound and the Hoyas reset. The Villanova defense bears down and forces the Hoyas to take a shot they don't want: a twelve-footer by Ecker from the right baseline. It misses, and that's the ballgame.

Two sophomore stars play very small roles today. Georgetown's Jimmy Cahoon misses the game with a sore knee. Our Avery Sullivan insists on suiting up and plays four minutes.
Record: 22-0 (9-0).

January 31, 2029
#1 Villanova 69, @#22 Louisville 63
After a frightful first half in which we score only 22 points, we rally to defeat the Cardinals in Louisville tonight.

Jacob Allen makes only 4 of his 13 three-point attempts, but that qualifies as "good shooting" for us tonight. Our other high-volume shooter, Duncan Sims, misses all 7 of his threes. Allen finishes with 26 points, and although Sims scores only 5, he finds other ways to contribute (5a/5r).

We ease Avery Sullivan and Tony Ezell back into the starting lineup, because both are listed at 90% efficiency or higher.
Record: 23-0 (10-0).

12-08-2023, 08:17 AM	#431
MoonlightGraham High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2022	January 3, 2029 @#2 Villanova 87, #7 West Virginia 72 Calendar year 2029 begins with a big Big East win against a Top Ten opponent. Duncan Sims again demonstrates how far he's come in his journey to becoming a true lead guard. He scores 22 points, sinking 4 of his 10 three-point attempts. He grabs 6 rebounds, makes 3 steals, hands out 6 assists, and commits only 2 turnovers. Corey Hicks scores 15 in his first career start; it's his 90th appearance for us. Jacob Allen adds 15 more, and Caleb Blaney contributes a career-high 13. We catch up with Herschel Middlebrooks, whom we recruited at Lafayette. He's transferred to WVU, where he's a reserve point guard. Hersch leads his team with 15 points off the bench. Record: 14-0 (1-0). January 6, 2029 #2 Villanova 65, @Cincinnati 63 A Duncan Sims three-pointer with 29 seconds left turns out to be the game-winning basket, as we barely escape defeat on the road. Duncan finishes with 13 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds, a point short of team leaders Tony Ezell and Corey Hicks. It's not a pretty game for us by any means; Sims commits 5 turnovers and we make only 5 of our 23 three-point tries. Still, a win is a win. Record: 15-0 (2-0). January 10, 2029 @#2 Villanova 89, Providence 82 The Friars have struggled a bit this season, but they come into the Pavilion with an attitude. After falling behind by 11 at halftime, they battle back and nearly spoil our evening. Jacob Allen (18p/6r/4a) and Duncan Sims (18p/3s) are joint high scorers. Blake Norton scores 13 in only 12 minutes, and Avery Sullivan (9p/5r/4b) and Tony Ezell (7p/7r) control the inside. Record: 16-0 (3-0). January 13, 2029 #2 Villanova 90, @Syracuse 65 The Orange haven't had a great season, either, but they are still a tough opponent, especially at home. That's why this victory feels especially satisfying. We shoot 59 percent overall, and 47 percent from distance. Tony Ezell has made the most of his opportunity as a starter; today, he scores 21 points, collects 10 rebounds, and blocks two shots. Avery Sullivan adds a forceful double-double: 14 points, 15 rebounds. Caleb Blaney is carving out a role as an explosive scoring option off the bench, and today he nets 14 points in 18 minutes. There's been a different star every night, and I like that vibe. Meanwhile, Georgetown loses at Seton Hall, so we take over first place in the Big East. Record: 17-0 (4-0). January 17, 2029 @#1 Villanova 95, DePaul 71 Several minutes into the second half, Tony Ezell draws a charge and goes down hard. When he comes up, he's holding his wrist and grimacing. The freshman forward doesn't return to the game, and we later learn he'll be out for approximately two weeks. That news dampens an otherwise positive mood, as we celebrate our new #1 ranking with another decisive victory at the Pavilion. Jacob Allen leads all scorers with 22 points. Caleb Blaney steps up again with 14 more, and Avery Sullivan matches him, while also contributing 8 boards and 2 blocks. The biggest honors go to Duncan Sims, who gives us his first career double-double: 14 points and 13 assists, with 6 rebounds and 2 steals, too. Duncan's assist total ties him for second all time. Severiano Tipaldo, our program's all-time assist leader, handed out 14 helpers twice and 13 on two other occasions. Record: 18-0 (5-0). January 20, 2029 #1 Villanova 83, @#12 Pittsburgh 64 Jacob Allen isn't considered a pro prospect, and I can't figure out why. He torches the Panthers for 28 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Avery Sullivan (18p/7r), Duncan Sims (18p/8a/6r, 4-8 from three), and Corey Hicks (5 steals) all play well, and Lowell Welter pulls in 7 rebounds in his return to the starting five. USC's Kenneth Burroughs records career victory #492 tonight, moving him ahead of Douglas Gillum into second place on the leader board. Record: 19-0 (6-0). January 24, 2029 @#1 Villanova 62, St. John's 61 A very good St. John's team comes to the Wells Fargo Center, and forces us to hit a game-winning three with 22 seconds left. The hero is Jacob Allen, whose dagger gives him 17 points for the night. Duncan Sims (15p/5a/4r/2s) and Corey Hicks (10p/3r/3a) join him in double figures. There's more bad news from the trainers' room, however. Avery Sullivan rolled his ankle, and he's expected to miss our next two games. Unfortunately, the first of those two contests is a trip to #2 Georgetown. Record: 20-0 (7-0). January 27, 2029 Code: #1 Villanova 69, #2 Georgetown 68 ----------------------------------------------------------- Villanova (21-0, 8-0): Player Pos Min Fgm-a Ftm-a Off Reb Ast PF Pts Clemens Schwaiger C 29 1-2 0-0 1 4 0 3 2 Lowell Welter PF 29 1-4 1-3 1 3 1 2 3 Corey Hicks SF 20 4-7 1-2 0 5 0 4 12 Jacob Allen PG 32 6-17 6-9 0 4 1 1 19 Duncan Sims SG 32 4-12 4-4 2 7 3 2 16 Blake Norton PG 11 0-1 4-4 1 3 2 0 4 Tony Ezell PF 18 1-2 0-1 1 4 0 1 2 Avery Sullivan C 4 0-0 0-2 0 0 0 0 0 Caleb Blaney SF 24 2-6 3-3 1 2 2 1 9 Joshua Parkin PF 1 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 0 2 Turnovers: 17 (C.Schwaiger 1, L.Welter 2, C.Hicks 3, J.Allen 4, D.Sims 5, B.Norton 1, C.Blaney 1) Blocked Shots: 1 (L.Welter 1) Steals: 6 (L.Welter 1, J.Allen 2, D.Sims 2, C.Blaney 1) 3P FGs: 10-31 (C.Hicks 3-5, J.Allen 1-9, D.Sims 4-10, B.Norton 0-1, C.Blaney 2-6) Georgetown (18-2, 6-2): Player Pos Min Fgm-a Ftm-a Off Reb Ast PF Pts Dwayne Ecker C 36 4-12 2-3 4 12 2 2 10 Terrence Jones PF 29 5-9 0-2 4 14 0 3 11 Tony Rabe SF 21 5-10 2-2 2 4 1 4 12 Lance Moore SG 29 4-11 4-5 4 6 2 4 14 Edward Sturgeon PG 27 3-6 0-0 0 1 5 4 6 Jeffrey Thai PF 11 2-2 0-0 2 5 0 1 4 Shelton Davis C 4 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 Steven Waites SF 11 0-4 2-2 1 1 1 4 2 Boyce Sutton PG 10 1-2 0-0 0 1 0 2 2 Peter Henry SG 11 2-7 2-2 1 1 0 1 7 Joey Beaty SF 11 0-5 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 Turnovers: 19 (T.Rabe 4, L.Moore 3, E.Sturgeon 5, S.Davis 1, S.Waites 2, B.Sutton 1, P.Henry 2, J.Beaty 1) Blocked Shots: 8 (D.Ecker 1, T.Jones 4, J.Thai 2, J.Beaty 1) Steals: 5 (T.Rabe 1, L.Moore 3, B.Sutton 1) 3P FGs: 4-15 (T.Jones 1-1, L.Moore 2-5, E.Sturgeon 0-1, S.Waites 0-2, P.Henry 1-4, J.Beaty 0-2) Player of Game: PG Duncan Sims (VLNV) These rival programs, the two best teams in college basketball deliver the kind of close game you'd expect from them. Both teams are limited by injuries to outstanding young post players, which forces their teammates to stand and deliver. For a moment, it looks like Duncan Sims would be on the hook for a mistake the Hoyas would never let him live down. After Lowell Welter sinks a free throw to put us ahead, 69-68, with 1:13 remaining, we make a key defensive stop. On the ensuing possession, Sims throws a terrible pass that sails out of bounds, giving the home team a full 30 seconds to set up a game-winning basket. First, freshman Lance Moore fires up a three and misses. His 7'3" teammate, Dwayne Ecker, grabs the rebound and the Hoyas reset. The Villanova defense bears down and forces the Hoyas to take a shot they don't want: a twelve-footer by Ecker from the right baseline. It misses, and that's the ballgame. Two sophomore stars play very small roles today. Georgetown's Jimmy Cahoon misses the game with a sore knee. Our Avery Sullivan insists on suiting up and plays four minutes. Record: 22-0 (9-0). January 31, 2029 #1 Villanova 69, @#22 Louisville 63 After a frightful first half in which we score only 22 points, we rally to defeat the Cardinals in Louisville tonight. Jacob Allen makes only 4 of his 13 three-point attempts, but that qualifies as "good shooting" for us tonight. Our other high-volume shooter, Duncan Sims, misses all 7 of his threes. Allen finishes with 26 points, and although Sims scores only 5, he finds other ways to contribute (5a/5r). We ease Avery Sullivan and Tony Ezell back into the starting lineup, because both are listed at 90% efficiency or higher. Record: 23-0 (10-0). Last edited by MoonlightGraham : 12-08-2023 at 08:20 AM.