Why the Aztecs bother playing non-Div. I opponents, the spark plug that Adam Seiko has become off the bench, and Matt Bradley's transformation into a distributor
Because it makes sense , as incongruous as that might sound.Division I programs are regularly and roundly criticized for the practice, for wasting time with a clearly overmatched opponent in front of paying customers. But there’s a method to the madness, so much so that SDSU used to play two non-Div. I foes during the regular season until the Mountain West ended the practice a few years back.
“It good to actually show them on tape the teachable moments. Not every game can be a challenge. It gives us a chance to grow our team and hopefully build some confidence.” As for Oxy, it’s a rare chance to bask in the big time, even if it means playing a league road game 19 hours later . The team drove down early, hung out in the JAM Center and then played at Viejas Arena before an announced crowd of 12,115, or 9,223 more than their total home attendance all of last season.In the closed-door scrimmage against preseason No. 8 UCLA, the Aztecs quickly fell behind 18-2. Adam Seiko subbed in, made a 3 and triggered a big run that had it tied by halftime.
He did it against Ohio State in the Maui Invitational opener, down 5-0 and making a long 2 to begin a 10-2 run. “It doesn’t really matter to me as long as I can affect the game,” Seiko said when asked if he prefers to start. “For me, I just want to go in and contribute as quick as I can. Coming off the bench, you can see what kind of defense they’re playing, what kind of spots you can get to. I definitely look at that stuff when I’m coming off the bench.”You saw it in the final play against UC Irvine, a drive and dish to Parrish in the corner for the winning 3.
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