Got beat by their own style of play...outrebounded by 13, out-hustled, and lost a defensive effort. Some of the last possessions were unbelievable that YSU couldn't grab the rebound or loose ball, and it seemed like every ball that went out of bounds was somehow touched by YSU last. Was just deflating. And a lot of bad turnovers and just didn't take advantage of a lot of their turnovers.
I realize Quisenberry had 2 fouls in the first half, but I didn't understand him sitting for the final 9 minutes of that first half. That really took us out of the game and took too long to climb back into it and never get over the hump in the 2nd half.
Missed way too many open shots too...Morgan & Simmons had wide open looks. Akuchie missed some shots. Just felt like if a couple of those could have fell it may have turned the tide.
Great game by Covington on offense and defense.
Disappointing too because I really think YSU is a better team than UIC. They beat them at their place, was up 9 at home & gave it away at the end that basically forced them to go on the road in the quarterfinals, and then to lose that way tonight.