01-29-2021, 02:55 PM
We win 77-49, which is a great showing these last 2 games, especially after our consecutive losses and WSU playing very well, I know there was a real fear that the Cougars could earn their first ever win against us.
However, in both contests, we were able to assert dominance and even though silly unforced errors/turnovers still are an issue, we never let WSU get back in the game late and work the magic they showed during the season.
Our defensive efforts against the Leger-Walker sisters deserve a special shoutout. The two sisters average a combined 31.4 ppg on around 37% shooting. In these two games, they combined for 22 points on 8/33 shooting (24%). Today, they had 7 points on 2/16 shooting.
Of course, our scout defense sometimes leaves a player open and it was Murekatete who took advantage, she had 17 points on 8/11 shooting, but it was nowhere near enough to compensate for our defensive successes elsewhere.
Offensively, we had 3 players in double figures, led by Haley and Kiana with 16 each. Haley was unsurprisingly more efficient (7/11) than Kiana (6/16). Prechtel was our 3rd double digit scorer with 11 on 4/5 shooting; her shooting isn't the primary issue but as others pointed out, her rebounding and defensive efforts are the concern.
Both Lexie and Cameron were relatively quiet with 6 points each but Brink had another 5 blocks and 5 rebounds.
We were able to sub in late and get the bench some playing time.
Hopefully, the UW game on Sunday will also be another straightforward affair and we can head back to the Farm for our first game at Maples in a long time.
However, in both contests, we were able to assert dominance and even though silly unforced errors/turnovers still are an issue, we never let WSU get back in the game late and work the magic they showed during the season.
Our defensive efforts against the Leger-Walker sisters deserve a special shoutout. The two sisters average a combined 31.4 ppg on around 37% shooting. In these two games, they combined for 22 points on 8/33 shooting (24%). Today, they had 7 points on 2/16 shooting.
Of course, our scout defense sometimes leaves a player open and it was Murekatete who took advantage, she had 17 points on 8/11 shooting, but it was nowhere near enough to compensate for our defensive successes elsewhere.
Offensively, we had 3 players in double figures, led by Haley and Kiana with 16 each. Haley was unsurprisingly more efficient (7/11) than Kiana (6/16). Prechtel was our 3rd double digit scorer with 11 on 4/5 shooting; her shooting isn't the primary issue but as others pointed out, her rebounding and defensive efforts are the concern.
Both Lexie and Cameron were relatively quiet with 6 points each but Brink had another 5 blocks and 5 rebounds.
We were able to sub in late and get the bench some playing time.
Hopefully, the UW game on Sunday will also be another straightforward affair and we can head back to the Farm for our first game at Maples in a long time.