It feels great. It's great. After last years loss in the first round a win over a good team feels amazing. The Irish really came out to play. Compared to the way they played the first round of the Big East Tournament and how they played last night was amazing.
The game was never close. The Irish controlled the pace well, they made George Mason play the way they wanted to. Harangody scored 18 points and had 14 rebounds. Mike Brey had told Harangody after the Marquette game that he doesn't need to play like he is under pressure. Just go out and play. And it worked. Luke had a much better game than his last outing and he seemed more composed.
McAlarney had his average game. 15 points and four assists. His average game may be alot better than others but just a solid game from McAlarney. Kurz had 6, two threes. Hillesland and Jackson also contributed 6 points. Ryan Ayers had a big game. 12 points. It is great to see him scoring double digits.
With the first round out of the way, the Irish can now look ahead. Washington State will be the next opponent. The 4 seed in the tournament, but in my opinion the weakest of the fours. I think that if the Irish played as well as they did today they will overtake Washington State and be on their way to the Sweet 16.
-stuart-
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