Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Wright State coach Scott Nagy has learned one thing about the retooled Horizon League schedule of back-to-back games every weekend: He wouldn’t want to do it again.
The Raiders have played seven consecutive times on a Friday and Saturday or a Saturday and Sunday. And while they’re faring well, trailing first-place Cleveland State by one game with six to go, it’s not been easy.
“The weekends are very draining, emotionally and physically. I’m sure it’s that way for everybody,” said Nagy, who eases back into practice after games with only one light workout over the next two days.
“I just know on Sundays, I’m shot, and our players have to be, too.”
The Raiders played both weekends before the league started. And while there have been far fewer games, teams are still reaching the dog days of the season.
“Practice this time of year — I’ve been through it so many times — it’s hard,” Nagy said. “Even when you’re on a team with something to play for, it’s hard. I can’t imagine being the other where you don’t have a lot to play for, how difficult that would be."
