[TheFarm07]

Started slow, but we finished 88-69.  Didn’t feel like a 20 pt game, but I’ll take it.

BC

Really like that this was a team win.  Buffalo's defense is designed to clog the lane but gives up open corner 3's.  To counter that they trap in the corner and use that to generate turnovers.  To beat them you really need three point shooters who can hit under pressure.  So a big part of this win goes to Jump and Moschkau who combined to hit 5 big three's.  Love that when necessary we have the 3 point marksmen to counter this defense.  And kudos to Prechtel for finishing inside so well.  And certainly the mainstays Lexie and Williams played really well too.  And a nice all around game from Jones as well.  So much versatility on this team.  Definitely not a Belibi type game as she needs room to drive and they clogged the lane taking away her offense.

It is nice that we have so much versatility and so many weapons that we can mix and match depending on who we are facing. I think our depth is really going to be a key advantage for us this year.

The 21 offensive rebounds given up is troubling and the early turnovers. We also have to get the killer instinct and put away quality opponents. I felt in the second half when we started pulling away a little, we relaxed and Buffalo would go on a mini-run to get back within striking range. The tougher opponents who have had recent success are not going to back down even when they are down. They have the confidence to keep fighting and giving them a chance. Likewise, we'll have to shut that door and make sure that 10-pt lead balloons to a 15 or 20 point lead.

I thought our freshmen were again critical to our victory. Not to diminish Lexie, who I agree is our best player right now or Kiana's critical points in the fourth, but it was Hannah's quick release 3 pointers over the Buffalo zone, Prechtel's range plus offensive rebounding/putbacks and Haley's versatility that allowed us to spark our offense in the second half. Buffalo couldn't just focus their defensive efforts on Lexie and Kiana alone. We can attack and score from our five spots on the floor.

The Victoria tournament will definitely be a challenge. After an easy first round matchup, Syracuse looks very tough after they gave the Ducks all they could handle for three quarters and if we get past the Orange, then a top five/ten (depending on the rating system) matchup with Mississippi State looms. It's a great test for us and will continue to push the freshmen to perform at a high level.

Hopefully DiJonai can round into form and Maya can come back before too long. We've been playing decently without too much contribution from the former and the absence of the latter. If we can get them back and playing well, then we'll be even more dangerous. DiJonai doesn't look confident from what I can tell. She's at her best when she's sure of herself and playing aggressively, whether that's shooting her shot or driving to the basket or reaching up and getting the rebound. Maya's presence as a shot-blocker and defensive presence can complement Ashten's still developing interior defensive game.

[TheFarm07]

Started slow, but we finished 88-69.  Didn’t feel like a 20 pt game, but I’ll take it.

BC

Really like that this was a team win.  Buffalo's defense is designed to clog the lane but gives up open corner 3's.  To counter that they trap in the corner and use that to generate turnovers.  To beat them you really need three point shooters who can hit under pressure.  So a big part of this win goes to Jump and Moschkau who combined to hit 5 big three's.  Love that when necessary we have the 3 point marksmen to counter this defense.  And kudos to Prechtel for finishing inside so well.  And certainly the mainstays Lexie and Williams played really well too.  And a nice all around game from Jones as well.  So much versatility on this team.  Definitely not a Belibi type game as she needs room to drive and they clogged the lane taking away her offense.

It is nice that we have so much versatility and so many weapons that we can mix and match depending on who we are facing. I think our depth is really going to be a key advantage for us this year.

The 21 offensive rebounds given up is troubling and the early turnovers. We also have to get the killer instinct and put away quality opponents. I felt in the second half when we started pulling away a little, we relaxed and Buffalo would go on a mini-run to get back within striking range. The tougher opponents who have had recent success are not going to back down even when they are down. They have the confidence to keep fighting and giving them a chance. Likewise, we'll have to shut that door and make sure that 10-pt lead balloons to a 15 or 20 point lead.

I thought our freshmen were again critical to our victory. Not to diminish Lexie, who I agree is our best player right now or Kiana's critical points in the fourth, but it was Hannah's quick release 3 pointers over the Buffalo zone, Prechtel's range plus offensive rebounding/putbacks and Haley's versatility that allowed us to spark our offense in the second half. Buffalo couldn't just focus their defensive efforts on Lexie and Kiana alone. We can attack and score from our five spots on the floor.

The Victoria tournament will definitely be a challenge. After an easy first round matchup, Syracuse looks very tough after they gave the Ducks all they could handle for three quarters and if we get past the Orange, then a top five/ten (depending on the rating system) matchup with Mississippi State looms. It's a great test for us and will continue to push the freshmen to perform at a high level.

Hopefully DiJonai can round into form and Maya can come back before too long. We've been playing decently without too much contribution from the former and the absence of the latter. If we can get them back and playing well, then we'll be even more dangerous. DiJonai doesn't look confident from what I can tell. She's at her best when she's sure of herself and playing aggressively, whether that's shooting her shot or driving to the basket or reaching up and getting the rebound. Maya's presence as a shot-blocker and defensive presence can complement Ashten's still developing interior defensive game.