03-08-2024, 08:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-08-2024, 08:25 PM by BillBradley.)
Really happy with this win. Our players battled and took it from them. We were able to go from flat to inspired. Not only did we win, we went from 16 down to a 9 point victory. Slaughtered them in the second half. That's a good sign, and Cam gets a ton of credit for it. Watching the post game clips of the team and the interview after, it's obvious what a tremendous leader she's become. She certainly could improve on the frustration/emotion, but no one can fault her for her competitive drive.
Other thoughts:
- Though Lepolo did a great job on TVO. 7 shot attempts, only 2 assists and 2 TO's. She worked her tail off. Even though TVO doesn't score a ton, she facilitates so much and Lepolo really affected her game.
- One of the main adjustments Tara made at half was to restrict the guards from chasing over the top of the high ball screen. Normally Cam can be there to contest while our guard is chasing, but she couldn't leave Beers. When not guarding Beers, Gardiner was on the perimeter and she couldn't leave her either. When our guards went underneath, they never scored.
- Rueck sure is a good coach.
- Awesome contribution from Demetre today! Maybe this is our formula - we need 2 other players to put the ball in the basket. Yesterday it was Elena and Talana, today it was Hannah and Brooke.
- I was concerned when Cam asked to come out with 3 minutes left and they were working on her leg on the bench. Hoping it was just a cramp.
- I know folks like to bicker about the refs, but lately the glasses are getting way too cardinal rosey. Beers is strong and plays under control. Cam and Kiki get way more out of control at times throughout the game and I thought both could have been whistled for fouls multiple times and the refs didn't blow the whistle. No one wants to see 50 fouls called in the semi's of the P12 tourney. It's physical and the refs are going to let things go. My opinion is the same as it's always been - I'm glad they are letting them play. We've won both games so far, and it's been really intense and fun to watch the battle (at least for me :>).
Go Card!
Other thoughts:
- Though Lepolo did a great job on TVO. 7 shot attempts, only 2 assists and 2 TO's. She worked her tail off. Even though TVO doesn't score a ton, she facilitates so much and Lepolo really affected her game.
- One of the main adjustments Tara made at half was to restrict the guards from chasing over the top of the high ball screen. Normally Cam can be there to contest while our guard is chasing, but she couldn't leave Beers. When not guarding Beers, Gardiner was on the perimeter and she couldn't leave her either. When our guards went underneath, they never scored.
- Rueck sure is a good coach.
- Awesome contribution from Demetre today! Maybe this is our formula - we need 2 other players to put the ball in the basket. Yesterday it was Elena and Talana, today it was Hannah and Brooke.
- I was concerned when Cam asked to come out with 3 minutes left and they were working on her leg on the bench. Hoping it was just a cramp.
- I know folks like to bicker about the refs, but lately the glasses are getting way too cardinal rosey. Beers is strong and plays under control. Cam and Kiki get way more out of control at times throughout the game and I thought both could have been whistled for fouls multiple times and the refs didn't blow the whistle. No one wants to see 50 fouls called in the semi's of the P12 tourney. It's physical and the refs are going to let things go. My opinion is the same as it's always been - I'm glad they are letting them play. We've won both games so far, and it's been really intense and fun to watch the battle (at least for me :>).
Go Card!
(03-08-2024, 08:20 PM)martyup Wrote:Agree about Cam. She didn't shoot well from the perimeter, but she played an amazing game.(03-08-2024, 08:00 PM)MV72018 Wrote: ... ofsetting subpar nights for both Iriakin and
Brink.
Wow, you are certainly difficult to please. Brink was one assist away from a triple double. Iriafen was one rebound away from a double double, even though she only played 23 minutes. They were warriors in there battling that bruiser Beers.
