[81alum]

My theory about odd player substitutions is that they are usually about a match-up on defense that I don't understand.  I presume when someone starts and is taken out quickly it is because Tara saw that the particular player could not defend their assignment.  Now, not saying it makes sense in this case, but in years past that is often what it meant.  "Lets see if Fran can guard so-and-so" and since the tape can only show you so much, you may need to experiment a little to see.  And it may become clear quickly if it doesn't work.

South Florida had the one tall player but not a second.  Therefore, perhaps Tara wanted less size and more quickness on defense.  It did not seem to work out that well.

[81alum]

My theory about odd player substitutions is that they are usually about a match-up on defense that I don't understand.  I presume when someone starts and is taken out quickly it is because Tara saw that the particular player could not defend their assignment.  Now, not saying it makes sense in this case, but in years past that is often what it meant.  "Lets see if Fran can guard so-and-so" and since the tape can only show you so much, you may need to experiment a little to see.  And it may become clear quickly if it doesn't work.

South Florida had the one tall player but not a second.  Therefore, perhaps Tara wanted less size and more quickness on defense.  It did not seem to work out that well.