If Weber State was going to lose a game this week, the PSU game was certainly a predictable opportunity for it. It meant little more than a chance to play together as a team and try to sharpen for the Big Sky tournament. Having said that, my expectations for this team have come down a bit.
Their reliance on the three-point shot is a big concern. Not because they can't shoot it, and not because they can't win big games with it. Rather, I didn't see Portland State give up much inside the key by extending their defense to the perimeter. Lindsey Hughey was the only guy who showed any ability to create his own shot, and PSU seemed to know exactly how to block Weber's forwards and centers--indicating a limited range of moves from these guys.
In the second round, WSU will play the lowest remaining seed, of either:
#3-Montana State vs. #6-Portland State, or
#4-Montana vs. #5-Northern Arizona
If PSU stays on fire, there's a good chance Weber State gets matched up with them in the second round, not exactly a comforting thought.
Their reliance on the three-point shot is a big concern. Not because they can't shoot it, and not because they can't win big games with it. Rather, I didn't see Portland State give up much inside the key by extending their defense to the perimeter. Lindsey Hughey was the only guy who showed any ability to create his own shot, and PSU seemed to know exactly how to block Weber's forwards and centers--indicating a limited range of moves from these guys.
In the second round, WSU will play the lowest remaining seed, of either:
#3-Montana State vs. #6-Portland State, or
#4-Montana vs. #5-Northern Arizona
If PSU stays on fire, there's a good chance Weber State gets matched up with them in the second round, not exactly a comforting thought.
