We're Back... and We're Better!

Reading, MA - Origins Unknown has had a rough session as their record stood at 2-4 heading into Thursday night's match-up with 5-1 Nothing But Net. One of the major issues with this OU squad has been lack of depth. Since the loss of Dr. J Greg Robinson to a torn quad, OU has played the majority of games with only four players, which left little room for error when playing good teams.

On Monday, Cap'n Mike addressed this very issue, with the signing of free agent (and Cap'n Mike/James "Stretch" Hogan IV buddy) Jay Wandtke. Wandtke, a 4 year starter at St. Michael's College who ranks 3rd in career blocks and 7th in field goal percentage, hadn't laced up the high tops for several years, but agreed to give his legs and lungs a test by joining the OU bunch for Thursday night's match-up.

As J-Dub came off the bench five minutes into the game, it was clear that this was a new look and a very dangerous OU team. Wandtke proceeded to immediately impact both the offensive and defensive ends of the court and gave OU a dynamic presence that had been lacking recently. The floor opened up for the OU gunners and slashers, and his defensive prowess let the perimeter defenders pressure the ball with limited damage if their opponent got by them.

The rest of the OU crew did their part as well. Shu-ter Patel banged down some jumpers, and Hogan matched Wandtke's versatility as he flew all over the court. Danger Dan Fisher and Cap'n Mike also did their part, as the OU team built a quick 10-point lead in the first half. First half highlights included some great blocks by OU's new addition, as well as optimally timed three-point bombs to match the Nothing Buy Net gunners.

Nothing But Net is a dangerous team with two dead-eye shooters, but even as they drained some long three pointers in the second half, the OU team kept the pressure on and never relinquished the lead. The final of 84-70 showed that OU would be a dangerous team down the stretch, even with the lackluster record of 3-4.