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MoonlightGraham · 11-15-2023, 10:28 AM

November 15, 2026
@#15 Villanova 55, William & Mary 45
We don't shoot the ball well, but our defense does a very good job of locking down the Tribe as Graham Sims enjoys a victorious Villanova debut at the Finneran Pavilion. He's greeted warmly by the crowd, who remember him fondly as a walk-on from the Class of 2001.

Tommie Johnson scores 7 points and grabs 7 rebounds, but he also blocks 5 shots and earns Player of the Game honors. Jacob Allen leads all scorers with 13 points, and Bradley Christmas ekes out a double-double (10p/10r).

We commit only 6 turnovers, but new point guard Devin Guzman has 4 of them, canceling out his 3 assists. And Bruno Le Fleurquin can't find his shooting range, going 4-for-16 from the floor.

Coach Sims catches up with Justice Daniels, whom he recruited as a high school senior. Justice scores 7 points and claims 5 rebounds tonight.
Record: 1-0.

November 18, 2026
@#12 Villanova 89, Fordham 74
Tommie Johnson demonstrates why professional scouts believe he'll hear his name called on Draft Night, filling the scoresheet beautifully (22p/8r/4a/3b). TJ gets scoring support from Bruno Le Fleurquin (18p/8r), Jacob Allen (13 points), and reserves Corey Hicks (11 points) and Jose Blanco (10 points).

Devin Guzman looks much more comfortable tonight (9p/5a/1t). We give the Rams a few too many good looks at the basket, but we score the ball enough to make up for it.
Record: 2-0.

November 22, 2026
@#12 Villanova 65, Virginia 29
It's still hard for me to get my mind around how bad Virginia is in this universe. They opened their season at Lafayette, and the Leopards routed them, 77-45, in the first game of the post-Graham Sims era.

Today, the Cavaliers make only 7 baskets (7-46) and a single three-pointer (1-12). They don't shoot foul shots well, either (14-28). We're sloppy, too, but it doesn't matter when your opponent is playing so badly.

Bruno Le Fleurquin and Jacob Allen are the only two players on the court who appear to be the least bit interested in scoring points. They finish with 19 each. Tommie Johnson retrieves more than his share of all those missed shots, amassing 12 rebounds.

Another former Lafayette recruit, Colton Laliberte, is the most accurate shooter among the 'Hoos today. Colton took two shots and made one of them.

Charles Vancleave twists his knee, and he'll miss about a week.
Record: 3-0.

November 27, 2026
@#9 Villanova 69, Loyola-Maryland 54
Bradley Christmas has his way with the Greyhounds today, scoring 14 points and pulling down a career-high 16 rebounds as we close out an undefeated month. Jacob Allen scores 10, with 4 rebounds and 2 steals. We shoot terribly from behind the arc (4-for-23), with Tommie Johnson inexplicably letting fly 6 times and making one.

Loyola's defensive game plan seems to call for their players to foul Jose Blanco every time he attempts to shoot. Jose sinks 10 of his 13 free throws, and leads all scorers with 16 points.
Record: 4-0.

Meanwhile, at Lafayette: Coach Douglas Richburg's Leopards are 3-3, including a brutal 3-game losing streak that saw them go down to California, Michigan State, and Cornell in order. Charles Allen is averaging 23.0 PPG, and Carter Todd averages a double-double (13.5 PPG/10.5 RPG).

11-15-2023, 10:28 AM	#380
MoonlightGraham High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2022	November 15, 2026 @#15 Villanova 55, William & Mary 45 We don't shoot the ball well, but our defense does a very good job of locking down the Tribe as Graham Sims enjoys a victorious Villanova debut at the Finneran Pavilion. He's greeted warmly by the crowd, who remember him fondly as a walk-on from the Class of 2001. Tommie Johnson scores 7 points and grabs 7 rebounds, but he also blocks 5 shots and earns Player of the Game honors. Jacob Allen leads all scorers with 13 points, and Bradley Christmas ekes out a double-double (10p/10r). We commit only 6 turnovers, but new point guard Devin Guzman has 4 of them, canceling out his 3 assists. And Bruno Le Fleurquin can't find his shooting range, going 4-for-16 from the floor. Coach Sims catches up with Justice Daniels, whom he recruited as a high school senior. Justice scores 7 points and claims 5 rebounds tonight. Record: 1-0. November 18, 2026 @#12 Villanova 89, Fordham 74 Tommie Johnson demonstrates why professional scouts believe he'll hear his name called on Draft Night, filling the scoresheet beautifully (22p/8r/4a/3b). TJ gets scoring support from Bruno Le Fleurquin (18p/8r), Jacob Allen (13 points), and reserves Corey Hicks (11 points) and Jose Blanco (10 points). Devin Guzman looks much more comfortable tonight (9p/5a/1t). We give the Rams a few too many good looks at the basket, but we score the ball enough to make up for it. Record: 2-0. November 22, 2026 @#12 Villanova 65, Virginia 29 It's still hard for me to get my mind around how bad Virginia is in this universe. They opened their season at Lafayette, and the Leopards routed them, 77-45, in the first game of the post-Graham Sims era. Today, the Cavaliers make only 7 baskets (7-46) and a single three-pointer (1-12). They don't shoot foul shots well, either (14-28). We're sloppy, too, but it doesn't matter when your opponent is playing so badly. Bruno Le Fleurquin and Jacob Allen are the only two players on the court who appear to be the least bit interested in scoring points. They finish with 19 each. Tommie Johnson retrieves more than his share of all those missed shots, amassing 12 rebounds. Another former Lafayette recruit, Colton Laliberte, is the most accurate shooter among the 'Hoos today. Colton took two shots and made one of them. Charles Vancleave twists his knee, and he'll miss about a week. Record: 3-0. November 27, 2026 @#9 Villanova 69, Loyola-Maryland 54 Bradley Christmas has his way with the Greyhounds today, scoring 14 points and pulling down a career-high 16 rebounds as we close out an undefeated month. Jacob Allen scores 10, with 4 rebounds and 2 steals. We shoot terribly from behind the arc (4-for-23), with Tommie Johnson inexplicably letting fly 6 times and making one. Loyola's defensive game plan seems to call for their players to foul Jose Blanco every time he attempts to shoot. Jose sinks 10 of his 13 free throws, and leads all scorers with 16 points. Record: 4-0. Meanwhile, at Lafayette: Coach Douglas Richburg's Leopards are 3-3, including a brutal 3-game losing streak that saw them go down to California, Michigan State, and Cornell in order. Charles Allen is averaging 23.0 PPG, and Carter Todd averages a double-double (13.5 PPG/10.5 RPG). Last edited by MoonlightGraham : 11-15-2023 at 10:32 AM.