Bobcat Men's Hoops Back from Tennessee; Back on the road Tuesday at Anderson Univ

We learned a lot about the Georgia College men's basketball squad this past weekend in Greeneville, TN.

Terry Sellers and his Bobcats went 1-1 over the quick two day, four team tournament hosted by Tusculum College. GC won Friday evening 60-30 against South Atlantic Conference (SAC) member Carson-Newman. The win for Georgia College (2-1) gave Sellers his 300th victory on the Georgia College sidelines.

Then, on Saturday afternoon against SAC member Tusculum, the Bobcats hit a road block. Georgia College led by nine with less than 10 minutes to go in the game, before foundering from the free throw line (14-of-25 overall), shooting 56 percent. GC fell 60-57 to Tusculum, the first loss of the season for the 'Cats.

After returning home in the wee hours of Sunday morning, here is what I learned about the Georgia College men's basketball team thus far:

1) JARED HOLMES IS GOING TO BE SOMETHING SPECIAL: Holmes scored in double figures each game this past weekend in Tennessee. The junior transfer from Kankakee Community College dropped in 17 points against Tusculum before fouling out of the contest. Bobcat fans will enjoy watching Holmes' athleticism and strong court demeanor.

2) DEFENSE WILL BE THE CALLING CARD: Last year, Georgia College averaged over 74 points per game. In the first three games this year, GC is scoring on average 58.5 points per game. A number significantly lower than last year's squad means that the Bobcats will have to D-up each night out.

3) EXECUTING THE LITTLE THINGS IS IMPERATIVE: Coach Sellers emphasized that the team has to learn to do the small things during a basketball game that ultimately leads to a win. What he means by that is that the team must shoot free throws well, not turn the basketball over in key spots, play smart defense, and play smart offense. These things, I think, will come more and more as the season progresses.

Nonetheless, the Bobcats are back in action on Tuesday evening, Nov. 23, at Anderson University doing battle against the Trojans. I will not be with the team due to calling the women's game at home, but below are a few keys I will look for in the box score.

1) AT or LESS THAN 15 TURNOVERS
2) ABOVE 70 percent free throw shooting
3) REBOUNDING on the defensive glass
4) Senior Josh Hurst and his overall play down low

Catch the action Tuesday evening on the 'Home Team' broadcast! Scott MacLeod has the call on 102.3 fm in Milledgeville (country102fm.com...listen live...wkzr- online streaming) from Anderson, SC!

Best of luck to the guys!