Martin and Smith also had two blocks apiece. That Southeast scored so many points off fast breaks is no surprise to anyone familiar with Coach Carl Taylor's style of play. That's our style of play. Southeast did that, shooting 36 of 64 from the field, but it was the Buffaloes' suffocating full-court pressure that started its offense. We knew coming in we'd have to contend with it.
Transition is their game.
And that's what made the difference after the first quarter. The game had been tight, with East leading 6-4 midway through the period. But East junior Taj Gray was called for goaltending, which started Southeast on a 6-0 run. The Buffaloes didn't stop there, and midway through the second quarter, Southeast had a 12-point lead.