The value of our home court and the energy that our players feed off of was never more evident than Wednesday night in our loss at Boston College. Many of our players struggled with the lack of energy in the building at the Conte Forum. That is no excuse. At this point in the season, you need to be self-motivated and not rely on outside stimulus to take your game to another level.
Having said that, Saturday’s game against the University of Maryland becomes as important a game for our basketball team that we have played this season. It’s the next game, it’s a home game, it’s a game against a top 25-caliber opponent and it is a game that could put us in a position to earn a bye in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
This season has been a special one. Our players have found ways to stay in games and earn victories. But they’ve done it with your help. We’ve done it with your energy, your passion, your ownership, your commitment and your support.
This time of the year, when you are having a special season, each game takes on a greater significance. Basketball is an inexact science. Teams lose games. Just look at Pitt losing at Notre Dame this past week without Luke Harangody. It’s hard to win on the road and it’s hard for our opponents to win at the Cassell. Your support has been unwavering throughout the course of the season and I am, once again, asking you to help us take the next step toward reaching our preseason goal.
Cassell Coliseum is one of the great venues in all of college basketball. Our 14-0 record has been made possible with the combined effort of our players, our student body and our season ticket holders. But make no mistake about it. You set the tone. You raise the bar. You create the energy that is so pivotal to our players’ success.
I look forward to seeing you in the Cassell and having the Cassell at its highest level and its electric best as we take the floor Saturday at 4 p.m. against Maryland.
Chalk Talk will be today at noon at D2. Get insights into our game plan, match-ups and preparation for the Terrapins. The record of 21-6 is one I am extremely proud of. Please be there early to help us keep the Cassell streak alive and get number 22.
It’s a great day to be a Hokie!
Seth Greenberg
men's basketball coach
A version of this article appeared in the Feb 26 issue of the Collegiate Times.
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Let's just get two more wins Coach. Anyway they come, we need 2 more.
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