Sentences with phrase «strong defensive effort»

Plumlee was also part of a strong defensive effort that helped limit Derrick Nix to nine points on 3 - for - 10 shooting.

Tennessee surprised the Pittsburgh Steelers thanks to a strong defensive effort in the opening week, but that wasn't the most likely result when the Titans trailed 2 - 0 before a play was even ran due to a safety on the opening kickoff.

Not exact matches

James said that the offensive line noticed familiar protections and calls watching last weeks» tape of Arkansas and the Gamecocks, where he noted that South Carolina's effort in the defensive front looked its strongest all season.

With no consistency and thus no solidity in their defensive efforts, the Timbers have been prone to shipping early goals and giving up the lead to their opponents: a game state that has not been kind to a team that is built around the idea of staying strong defensively, welcoming on the opposition, and grabbing a goal or three via their quick, decisive counters.