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MoonlightGraham · 11-17-2023, 10:13 AM

February 3, 2027
@#10 Villanova 72, Cincinnati 66
Our post players feast on the Bobcats, both big men posting double-doubles tonight.

Jose Blanco (10p/11r/2b) and Bradley Christmas (12p/11r/6a) give Cincinnati's post players fits, despite giving up quite a bit of size. Christmas, in particular, is undersized for his role at 6'5" and 225 pounds or so.

They're two of five double figure scorers for us, joined by Bruno Le Fleurquin (11p), Jacob Allen (12p/5r/3a) and reserve Richard Pray (13 points in 15 minutes).
Record: 18-2 (7-2).

February 6, 2027
South Florida 67, @#10 Villanova 65
Bobby Judd's basket with 11 seconds remaining gives the Bulls, who are now 3-6 in Big East play, a big road win at the Wells Fargo Center. The winning points are two of 24 scored, off the bench, by their dynamic freshman guard.

We play sloppy basketball, committing 19 turnovers, and allow South Florida to get back into the game after we lead by 11 points with 15 minutes remaining.

Jacob Allen leads us in scoring with 15 points. Bradley Christmas adds 11 with 9 rebounds, Devin Guzman hands out 6 assists, and BLF pulls in 11 rebounds.
Record: 18-3 (7-3).

February 10, 2027
@#19 Villanova 82, Providence 72
We return to our winning ways, pulling away from the Friars in the second half at Finneran Pavilion.

Jose Blanco (20p/7r) and BLF (19p/6r/4a) are the biggest stars, and Devin Guzman adds 13 points and 4 helpers.

We're tied with Rutgers for third place in the league. In a battle for the top spot, Georgetown goes to Louisville and thrashes the Cardinals, 89-61.
Record: 19-3 (8-3).

February 13, 2027
#19 Villanova 70, @Syracuse 65
I admit it; it's actually fun to go into a conference game--especially a road game--and realize we'll have to play our best to win. Of course, it helps that we have a real chance to make that happen, like we did today at Syracuse.

Jacob Allen nets 21 to lead all scorers. Bradley Christmas (15p/6r) and Bruno Le Fleurquin (11p/7r) provide quality assistance.

We're especially accurate from three-point distance (9-for-17), and that makes the difference today.
Record: 20-3 (9-3).

February 17, 2027
#15 Villanova 87, @Marquette 79
The Golden Eagles are in the middle of the Big East pack, hoping to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament field. A win against us would have helped, but we do enough to earn another away victory.

Marquette simply has no answer for Jose Blanco, who rips them for a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds. Bruno Le Fleurquin is also dominant, with 21 points and 12 boards. Jacob Allen (15 points) and Devin Guzman (6 assists) also play well.

Again, I'm not thrilled with our 19 turnovers, but especially good shooting (50% from the floor and from three-point range) bails us out.
Record: 21-3 (10-3).

February 20, 2027
@#15 Villanova 72, Connecticut 58
We win another marquee matchup at the Wells Fargo Center, overcoming a miserable night of shooting threes (2-for-18) with indomitable post play from Jose Blanco and BLF.

Jose scores 27 points, giving him 55 in two games. Bruno scores 20, and pulls down 17 rebounds, a career high.
Record: 22-3 (11-3).

Code:

2026 Big East Conference Standings

 TEAM                  CW  CL   Pct   W   L   Pct  RPI  Prestige
-----------------------------------------------------------------
 #2 Georgetown         12   2  .857  25   2  .926    8        96
 Louisville            12   2  .857  19   7  .731   17        78
 #7 Rutgers            11   3  .786  23   3  .885    6        81
 #15 Villanova         11   3  .786  22   3  .880   28        91
 #17 West Virginia      8   6  .571  20   6  .769   29        87
 Notre Dame             8   6  .571  13  12  .520   34        91
 Marquette              7   7  .500  16   9  .640  114        65
 Pittsburgh             7   7  .500  18   9  .667   61        94
 Syracuse               6   8  .429  17   8  .680   44        73
 Connecticut            6   8  .429  12  14  .462   43        63
 South Florida          5   9  .357   9  16  .360   78        65
 Providence             5   9  .357  13  13  .500  116        76
 St. John's             4  10  .286  10  16  .385  103        67
 DePaul                 4  10  .286   8  18  .308   95        61
 Seton Hall             3  11  .214   9  17  .346  137        57
 Cincinnati             3  11  .214  11  14  .440   83        66

Look at this battle for the Big East title! Isn't this fun? We'll host Georgetown and Rutgers before the season ends, so our championship destiny is in our own hands.

I'll break here, rather than at the end of the month, because it feels right to end this chapter on a more dramatic note.

11-17-2023, 10:13 AM	#384
MoonlightGraham High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2022	February 3, 2027 @#10 Villanova 72, Cincinnati 66 Our post players feast on the Bobcats, both big men posting double-doubles tonight. Jose Blanco (10p/11r/2b) and Bradley Christmas (12p/11r/6a) give Cincinnati's post players fits, despite giving up quite a bit of size. Christmas, in particular, is undersized for his role at 6'5" and 225 pounds or so. They're two of five double figure scorers for us, joined by Bruno Le Fleurquin (11p), Jacob Allen (12p/5r/3a) and reserve Richard Pray (13 points in 15 minutes). Record: 18-2 (7-2). February 6, 2027 South Florida 67, @#10 Villanova 65 Bobby Judd's basket with 11 seconds remaining gives the Bulls, who are now 3-6 in Big East play, a big road win at the Wells Fargo Center. The winning points are two of 24 scored, off the bench, by their dynamic freshman guard. We play sloppy basketball, committing 19 turnovers, and allow South Florida to get back into the game after we lead by 11 points with 15 minutes remaining. Jacob Allen leads us in scoring with 15 points. Bradley Christmas adds 11 with 9 rebounds, Devin Guzman hands out 6 assists, and BLF pulls in 11 rebounds. Record: 18-3 (7-3). February 10, 2027 @#19 Villanova 82, Providence 72 We return to our winning ways, pulling away from the Friars in the second half at Finneran Pavilion. Jose Blanco (20p/7r) and BLF (19p/6r/4a) are the biggest stars, and Devin Guzman adds 13 points and 4 helpers. We're tied with Rutgers for third place in the league. In a battle for the top spot, Georgetown goes to Louisville and thrashes the Cardinals, 89-61. Record: 19-3 (8-3). February 13, 2027 #19 Villanova 70, @Syracuse 65 I admit it; it's actually fun to go into a conference game--especially a road game--and realize we'll have to play our best to win. Of course, it helps that we have a real chance to make that happen, like we did today at Syracuse. Jacob Allen nets 21 to lead all scorers. Bradley Christmas (15p/6r) and Bruno Le Fleurquin (11p/7r) provide quality assistance. We're especially accurate from three-point distance (9-for-17), and that makes the difference today. Record: 20-3 (9-3). February 17, 2027 #15 Villanova 87, @Marquette 79 The Golden Eagles are in the middle of the Big East pack, hoping to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament field. A win against us would have helped, but we do enough to earn another away victory. Marquette simply has no answer for Jose Blanco, who rips them for a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds. Bruno Le Fleurquin is also dominant, with 21 points and 12 boards. Jacob Allen (15 points) and Devin Guzman (6 assists) also play well. Again, I'm not thrilled with our 19 turnovers, but especially good shooting (50% from the floor and from three-point range) bails us out. Record: 21-3 (10-3). February 20, 2027 @#15 Villanova 72, Connecticut 58 We win another marquee matchup at the Wells Fargo Center, overcoming a miserable night of shooting threes (2-for-18) with indomitable post play from Jose Blanco and BLF. Jose scores 27 points, giving him 55 in two games. Bruno scores 20, and pulls down 17 rebounds, a career high. Record: 22-3 (11-3). Code: 2026 Big East Conference Standings TEAM CW CL Pct W L Pct RPI Prestige ----------------------------------------------------------------- #2 Georgetown 12 2 .857 25 2 .926 8 96 Louisville 12 2 .857 19 7 .731 17 78 #7 Rutgers 11 3 .786 23 3 .885 6 81 #15 Villanova 11 3 .786 22 3 .880 28 91 #17 West Virginia 8 6 .571 20 6 .769 29 87 Notre Dame 8 6 .571 13 12 .520 34 91 Marquette 7 7 .500 16 9 .640 114 65 Pittsburgh 7 7 .500 18 9 .667 61 94 Syracuse 6 8 .429 17 8 .680 44 73 Connecticut 6 8 .429 12 14 .462 43 63 South Florida 5 9 .357 9 16 .360 78 65 Providence 5 9 .357 13 13 .500 116 76 St. John's 4 10 .286 10 16 .385 103 67 DePaul 4 10 .286 8 18 .308 95 61 Seton Hall 3 11 .214 9 17 .346 137 57 Cincinnati 3 11 .214 11 14 .440 83 66 Look at this battle for the Big East title! Isn't this fun? We'll host Georgetown and Rutgers before the season ends, so our championship destiny is in our own hands. I'll break here, rather than at the end of the month, because it feels right to end this chapter on a more dramatic note.