Nevada Beat Otpisani

In case you didn't know, Nevada beat Otpisani 8-7 in the final regular season match for both teams. The match's importance was more psychological than actual, as both teams had qualified for the playoffs. Nevertheless, the game had implications for seeding, with first place up for theoretically.

Charlie and I watched the tail-end of the second half, coming in with the match knotted 7-7. From our perch, it was clear that Otpisani's #11, clearly had his head down and his spirits crushed. He was sleepwalking around the court, getting few looks with the ball and no space to turn and shoot.

In the end, Nevada capitalized on a slightly harsh penalty call, which nevertheless was converted to give Nevada the lead and eventual win. The point: Otpisani is beatable.