well, not a terrible performance

but we gave up way too many easy points: fast break layups and second chance points in the 2nd half. We turned the ball over 23 times and gave up 22 offensive rebounds - that will not get the job done. i really think farmar and afflalo are getting run down, and the lack of backup point guard is affecting both of them. Afflalo's minutes plus tough defensive assignment every game seems to be seriously impacting his offense. Afflalo spent a good part of today chasing after nate robinson, and afflalo ended up with 5 points on 2 for 8 shooting.

all in all, the week was okay, and our chances for an NCAA berth are still solid. before the trip we were #40 RPI, and i imagine we move up with a road win and a loss to RPI #6 Washington. plus 18 wins supposedly makes it very likely that we make the tourney, which means we can make it by going 5-2 the rest of the way in the conference regular season, with a win either at Notre Dame or in the first round of the Pac-10 tourney. regardless, this team needs to continue playing hard and improving, and let's hope our freshmen can manage to fight off the fatigue of the season. 6 more wins is very possible, but unfortunately so is 6 more losses.