I did hear that comment about the free throw shooting. That is hard to believe. 52% as a team! They went 7-31 in a game earlier this season. Not sure I ever remember hearing about a team going 7-31 from the line before.
Smithville seems to stun most of their opponents with their physical play on the defensive end to start most games. The same thing happened against Emmanuel Christian over the weekend. Then they wear down as the game goes on. They did not have enough to finish off Emmanuel Christian. They made enough plays to beat Norwayne.
Once again, Ethan Hann sparked the Norwayne comeback with 9 straight points in the 3rd quarter. He is 100% Norwayne's go to guy. Whenever they have been in trouble in games this year, the ball is in his hands and he is the one making plays. I know the Norwayne faithful and program seem to be pushing Justin Rupp for the biggest accolades and awards this season, but Hann is at least as valuable to that team if not more. This is not an indictment against Justin Rupp. He is a really good player who helps in many areas. This is more of an appreciation for just how good Ethan Hann is. Norwayne would have at least 4 more losses this year if not for Hann's 2nd half heroics. Smithville wins that game by 25 last night if he is not on the court. Hann also guards the other team's best offensive guard most games as well.