Defensively

Rowett first introduced the 5-2-3 to steady things up defensively, go back to basics as that is what the formation offers – it keeps things defensively strong.

After the Heat believed they’d found something defensively for Jokic, the two-time MVP systematically destroyed their defense for a 32-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.

And everyone reading, please drive defensively.

Anthony Hill, Jr., Michael Taaffe, and David Gbenda led the charge defensively, with Gbenda turning in one of his best performances during his time on the Forty Acres, with six tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

Atlantic clamped St. Albert down defensively and closed the game on a 15-0 run to win 48-35.

Based on his importance to the Steelers’ success defensively in the second half of the season, it’s likely the Steelers will be interested in keeping Kazee in the Steel City another year.

Beyond the arc, Georgetown did not fare much better defensively as the Friars shot the lights out from deep.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Defensively, Ohio State’s 23-3 win over Indiana in its football opener on Saturday was a gem.

Both teams have looked frail defensively this season.

But Chase had a supportive coaching staff, building him back up by removing the pressure to score, refocusing his energies on setting up teammates and suffocating opponents defensively.

But he was reasonably strong defensively, and had the stamina to charge up the pitch late on, setting up Praet’s good chance.

But to Boro's credit defensively, Zack Steffen was untested as he went back to dressing room for the interval, while Boro were inches away from catching Coventry on the counter.

Chicago is strong up the middle defensively, and that’s incredibly important for a team with a rotation that pitches to contact.

Coach Prime specifically mentioned getting better at running the football offensively and stopping the run defensively.

Defensively, Bakersfield had five sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.

Defensively, Baltimore ranks 2nd in both yards and points allowed per game, at 15 points and 266.4 yards respectively.

Defensively, he slapped away an alley-oop and helped force an 11-turnover stretch for the Heat.

Defensively he was strong, making double-digit tackles and securing an important turnover early in the second half.

Defensively, he was superb.

Defensively, Idalia allowed 390 yards, 251 of it on the ground.