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Game Summary: 10/08/24

Buckner Bandits vs. UW-Whitewater Warhawks
In a highly competitive league game, the Buckner Bandits pulled off a critical victory over the UW-Whitewater Warhawks, 90-73, at the D. Weedman Gym. With this win, the Bandits move to a .500 record (3-3), while the Warhawks drop to 4-2, now holding 3rd place in the division.

First Half
The game opened with both teams exchanging early baskets. J. Costello and K. Moore were instrumental for the Bandits, setting the tone on offense with efficient scoring and solid defense. Costello, in particular, showed off his range with 4 three-pointers, keeping the Warhawks on their heels.

The Warhawks, however, struggled to find their shooting rhythm. F. Crisp (4-for-17) and E. Ralston (4-for-11) were unable to get into a groove, as the team shot just 31.7% from the field. Despite their cold shooting, Q. Faulk was a force on the boards, grabbing 19 rebounds, which kept the Warhawks in striking distance.

Second Half
The second half saw the Bandits pulling ahead, largely thanks to their defense and control on the fast break. K. Moore's all-around play (21 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds) was key in extending their lead. His three-point shooting kept the Warhawks' defense spread, allowing other players like E. Long and J. Briggs to contribute with crucial plays inside the paint.

E. Long was a standout on both ends of the floor, recording 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. His interior defense and ability to block shots made it difficult for UW-Whitewater to execute their offense, as they shot just 27.3% from three-point range.

The Warhawks mounted a brief comeback late in the game, but costly turnovers and missed free throws—12-for-24 from the line—hampered their efforts. T. Bryson and J. Foust contributed in spurts, but the team couldn’t string together enough consistent scoring to close the gap.

Key Players
J. Costello (Bandits): 25 points, 4 three-pointers, 4 rebounds
K. Moore (Bandits): 21 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds
E. Long (Bandits): 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Q. Faulk (Warhawks): 10 points, 19 rebounds
F. Crisp (Warhawks): 14 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds
Team Stats
Buckner Bandits: Shot 44.9% from the field (35-for-78), 33.3% from three-point range (10-for-30), and 76.9% from the free-throw line (10-for-13). They also displayed strong ball movement with 28 assists.
UW-Whitewater Warhawks: Struggled offensively, shooting 31.7% from the field (26-for-82) and only 50% from the free-throw line (12-for-24). Despite pulling down more rebounds (52), their 14 turnovers and poor shooting hurt them.
Conclusion
The Buckner Bandits' solid shooting and defense proved to be too much for the Warhawks, who will need to find more consistent offensive production moving forward. The Warhawks' early-season momentum took a hit with this loss, while the Bandits are on the rise, showing they can compete with the best in their division.

Are you throwing the whole game log in there or what are you using as your input? Great idea.

You can do it on US BB Discord usa-match-analyzer tab.

I use the chat GPT and in the boxscore section I type in:

"Can you please create a detailed basketball game summary of the following stats:

(then i copy and paste everything from the stats section on down"

Its really neat!

Thats true too, but I feel that this gives a different feel, like a sports article vibe.

Did you see where they used NotebookLM in the national thread to make a AI podcast recap of the last National Game?!?!

BANANAS!

I didn't see it.

My season update, is that we earned like 3m last season. Hopefully, can repeat the same this year. Current balance: 10.3M

I'd advice to work on arena long-term. 7k is really small for someone who played this many seasons already.

I'd advice to work on arena long-term. 7k is really small for someone who played this many seasons already.

Thats true, I was just trying to keep up with what the community tab had.

Currently I am just trying to save up 4mil to get the arena.

I am going with the HomeGrown method, so I am not really in the transfer market.

Once I get the arena, then I will really focus on building the seats out. I have 1.4 mil now.. just waiting it out. :-)

Cool - thanks for sharing!

Cool - thanks for sharing!

No problem man! Have fun with it! Love that this league has some active coaches and people will post on here, would be cool!

Game Summary for 10/12

Buckner Bandits Dominate Muskrats 116-99 in Convincing Victory

In front of a packed crowd of 7,431 at D. Weedman Gym, the Buckner Bandits claimed a decisive 116-99 victory over the Muskrats, moving to 4-3 on the season and jumping to 4th place in the division standings.

Mick Hunt led the Bandits’ charge, putting on a stellar performance with 36 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, showcasing his versatility on both ends of the floor. Hunt's 15-28 shooting, including 4-6 from beyond the arc, and his relentless energy set the tone, earning him a game-high rating of 10.5. Hunt's contributions, both offensively and defensively, proved crucial to the team's success, embodying the leadership that makes him one of the Bandits’ most reliable players.

The Bandits’ dominance on the glass was another major factor, with William Moore delivering an impressive 23 rebounds, in addition to 27 points. His high motor and work ethic on the boards helped the Bandits out-rebound the Muskrats 60-46, and his +17 plus-minus highlighted his overall impact on the floor. Moore’s tenacity paired with his efficient scoring (11-20 FG) proved instrumental in containing the Muskrats’ efforts.

Despite a strong start by Muskrats’ M. Gaskins, who finished with 27 points and 7 assists, the team struggled to maintain momentum. Gaskins shot just 36% from the field, while E. Zanchi and M. Hollis contributed with 19 and 17 points, respectively, but were unable to match the Bandits’ offensive firepower.

The Bandits shot an efficient 47.6% from the field and knocked down 9-21 from three-point range, outpacing the Muskrats’ 36.5% shooting. The combination of sharp offense, suffocating defense, and a relentless effort on the boards allowed the Bandits to maintain control of the game throughout, despite several small runs from the Muskrats.

With this win, the Bandits solidified their position in the middle of the pack as they continue to battle for playoff positioning. Their gymrat mentality and collective work ethic are clearly paying dividends as they climb the ranks in a competitive division.

Next up, the Bandits look to carry this momentum into their upcoming game as they aim to extend their winning streak and continue their ascent in the standings.

Final Score: Buckner Bandits 116, Muskrats 99