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RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - mbdude - 03-28-2021

12 - 0 run last 4 minutes

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - martyup - 03-28-2021

That #2 is a baller.

ALL RIGHT NOW!!!

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - BostonCard - 03-28-2021

Prechtel got her 10th rebound.

BC

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - mbdude - 03-28-2021

And 5 assists

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - martyup - 03-28-2021

(03-28-2021, 01:55 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Prechtel got her 10th rebound.

BC

With 8 points, she could have had a double double if she could have hit just one of those bunnies.

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - TheFarm07 - 03-28-2021

We win 89-62 as we built up an insurmountable lead through 3 quarters and then placed it on cruise control in the fourth.

The most important thing is the win and obviously, protecting our key players from injury is paramount, but I wish our subs would be more aggressive. In ends like these, we might as well have a mercy rule: we'll spot you 15 points if we end the game early, because we are just going through the motions and it's not fun to watch. We are just holding the ball until the end and not even looking for a decent shot and we can see why Ruffridge is so dangerous, despite being only 5'3". Fortunately, we were able to contain her until the fourth when the outcome was no longer in doubt.

Anyway, back to the most important things. Four players scored in double digits and four more players had at least 8 points. Our 3-point shooting was once again amazing, as we hit 15 three pointers at a 47% clip. Anna had a spectacular game (13 pts on 5/6 shooting, 6 rebounds, 3 steals); it amazed me that she only picked up her second foul late in the game, considering the aggressive defense she plays. Jump contributed with 5/7 from long range and Kiana "cooled off" to just 4/8 from long range.

My only fear is what will happen if we have a cold shooting game, especially against a better defense. I know we have other options, but one of those options is Brink and she did not play as much as one would hope. She needs to shake the foul bugaboo; we need her out on the floor as much as possible.

One of the things I thought to look out for in this matchup was the turnovers and we only had 10 of them. Although most of them were unforced (which I hate), they came when we had a good lead and it wasn't really anything Missouri State was doing.

Missouri State's 32% shooting percentage improved late because of the 4th quarter, so we held them to under 30% for most of the game. Ruffridge was 7/9 for 18 points, but 14 of those points came in the fourth quarter when the game was decided. Franklin was 1/10 and Calip was 3/10. Jackson gave them 11 points off the bench on 4/11 shooting.

Tara will not like that Missouri State grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and were about even with us on the glass. They also got 22 FT opportunities to our 13 (and we only made 8 of them too).

Prechtel was great with the rebounds and jump shots, but she left a good 4 to 6 points on the court with missed putbacks. Jerome's shot was completely off, most of them were airballs. It would also be nice if we can get Lexie going again, she was 2/9 (1/5 from long range). We need her as another offensive option when defenses overload on Williams and Jones.

All in all, we took care of business handedly as we should, but as always, there's room for improvement.

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - 81alum - 03-28-2021

What a fabulous game, with the exception of third string letting down on defense in the 4th quarter, and giving up 4/5 three pointers to Ruffridge once Anna Wilson was out of the game. Is there any chance we can keep Anna for another year?

Hannah Jump 5/7 from three point range, and I think she missed her first 2. That is her modus operandi--like an artillery piece bracketing its target until hitting.

24 assists on 33 made baskets. Fabulous. We really are playing our best basketball of the season. I hope we can keep it going for 3 more games.

Brink with 5 blocks in few minutes, Wilson's offense continues to be outstanding, and Jones and Williams continuing apace. A real demolition that had all the announcers raving.

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - PVTree - 03-28-2021

The tough games of the tourney will now begin. Channeling Captain Obvious...Louisville or Oregon will be tougher than anything we have faced so far, and it will get tougher and tougher as we advance.

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - chimera - 03-28-2021

I don't care at all about getting out-scored in the 4th. Just doesn't matter. Team was cruising. I knew Tara felt comfortable early when she put Jerome in the game in the first quarter. No knock against Jerome, but it showed that Tara knew she could use all her bench and still win comfortably. The game was how I thought it might go. Although Mo State did hit a high percentage of threes, most came late when they did not matter. Nothing else they could do on offense really bothered our defense. Was it a perfect game? Nah. Could have rebounded better, for one thing. And missed some easy shots. But TOs were very low, everyone looked healthy and stayed that way, and given it was a S16 game, I give it an A. Save the perfect game for next round.

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - jonnyss - 03-28-2021

(03-28-2021, 01:36 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Belibi should have dunked it.

BC

You could tell the announcers really wanted it.

BC

the announcers said her footwork was off a bit and precluded the dunk. then the replay showed her turning her hands palm up as she shrugged to her teammates. seemed like an apology or at least an "oh, well."

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - CompSci87 - 03-28-2021

(03-28-2021, 02:38 PM)jonnyss Wrote:
(03-28-2021, 01:36 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Belibi should have dunked it.

BC

You could tell the announcers really wanted it.

BC

the announcers said her footwork was off a bit and precluded the dunk. then the replay showed her turning her hands palm up as she shrugged to her teammates. seemed like an apology or at least an "oh, well."

What I liked was that she gave priority to getting the points. Much better a good layup than a missed dunk!

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - WBB fan - 03-28-2021

Not a perfect game, but a really solid one, that showcased the fact that Stanford has multiple weapons -- on both offense and defense. One things I really liked about this game was the fact that the players looked like they were really enjoying themselves, the smiles and just the way they were moving, their body language expressing it. That sort of joy brings confidence, and it's so great to watch.

And a really good thing -- everyone played, and only Anna played more than 30 minutes. (32 for her I suspect that the Oregon / Louisville will be a lot closer and the starters will have to play a lot more minutes than the Stanford starters did. That's good for us!

A 27 point win -- and the game wasn't nearly that close. Beat the Vegas point spread by 9!

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - BosCard - 03-28-2021

Lots to like from lots of players but I believe the x-factor going forward will be Jump. Against elite defenses we struggle scoring but Jump can throw up 17 points in what seemed like the blink of an eye. And she has NO FEAR in shooting the three. Contrast that with say a player like Jerome who needs to hit her first couple otherwise she will pass up future threes. Jump thinks she is going to make everything she shoots. Reminds me of Karlie Samuelson.

RE: WBB: Stanford vs Missouri State S16 Sunday noon - BostonCard - 03-28-2021

(03-28-2021, 02:50 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:
(03-28-2021, 02:38 PM)jonnyss Wrote:
(03-28-2021, 01:36 PM)BostonCard Wrote: Belibi should have dunked it.

BC

You could tell the announcers really wanted it.

BC

the announcers said her footwork was off a bit and precluded the dunk. then the replay showed her turning her hands palm up as she shrugged to her teammates. seemed like an apology or at least an "oh, well."

What I liked was that she gave priority to getting the points. Much better a good layup than a missed dunk!

Agreed! As much as I'd have loved seeing her dunk for the third time this year, knowing when to hold 'em is just as important.

BC

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - BillBradley - 03-28-2021

Mo St. is a solid team and has some good players, but not talented enough or deep enough to hang with our crew. Easy win. Thoughts:
- Wow, Anna is really upping her offensive game. It's to the point now where she can be as much of a threat as our other guards. Opposing teams can't leave anyone alone!
- Nice game from Ashten, despite missing a few bunnies.

Happy we have Louisville next. I think we match up really well with them. The Anna/Van Lith matchup will be fun to watch. I love like our chances :>

Go Card!

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - Hurlburt88 - 03-28-2021

I felt like I saw some good feistiness from Prechtel. Our enforcer?

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - Softball Fan - 03-28-2021

One of the announcers said Williams has been thinking about the WNBA draft since before the season started. I don't think she will be back on the farm next season.

I also liked how Prechtel positioned herself for rebounds and did fairly well holding onto the ball. Also liked the fight shown when an opposing player had her arms around Prechtel's neck although I don't think either player was out of line in that skirmish.

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - CompSci87 - 03-28-2021

(03-28-2021, 06:06 PM)BillBradley Wrote: Mo St. is a solid team and has some good players, but not talented enough or deep enough to hang with our crew. Easy win. Thoughts:
- Wow, Anna is really upping her offensive game. It's to the point now where she can be as much of a threat as our other guards. Opposing teams can't leave anyone alone!
- Nice game from Ashten, despite missing a few bunnies.

Happy we have Louisville next. I think we match up really well with them. The Anna/Van Lith matchup will be fun to watch. I love like our chances :>

Go Card!

Tara has been high on Anna for a while. I remember her mentioning Anna as a potential starter when she spoke to fans at the open practice prior to last season, and I remember her saying to Anna at (IIRC) the Zoom online banquet after last season, "Your best basketball is still ahead of you." How true that's been!

I wonder if we'll see Anna on Van Lith or Evans. Evans is the bigger scoring threat, but putting Anna on Van Lith might disrupt Louisville's offense more.

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - BosCard - 03-28-2021

(03-28-2021, 06:18 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:
(03-28-2021, 06:06 PM)BillBradley Wrote: Mo St. is a solid team and has some good players, but not talented enough or deep enough to hang with our crew. Easy win. Thoughts:
- Wow, Anna is really upping her offensive game. It's to the point now where she can be as much of a threat as our other guards. Opposing teams can't leave anyone alone!
- Nice game from Ashten, despite missing a few bunnies.

Happy we have Louisville next. I think we match up really well with them. The Anna/Van Lith matchup will be fun to watch. I love like our chances :>

Go Card!

Tara has been high on Anna for a while. I remember her mentioning Anna as a potential starter when she spoke to fans at the open practice prior to last season, and I remember her saying to Anna at (IIRC) the Zoom online banquet after last season, "Your best basketball is still ahead of you." How true that's been!

I wonder if we'll see Anna on Van Lith or Evans. Evans is the bigger scoring threat, but putting Anna on Van Lith might disrupt Louisville's offense more.

I think has to be Wilson on Evans. It will be interesting to see the defense when Mykasa Robinson is on the floor. She is a gritty player and great defender but is very reluctant to shoot. Maybe Jones sags off Robinson so we always have two bigs in the paint to prevent drives and force Louisville into midrange shots.

RE: WBB: Stanford 89 Missouri State 62 - PVTree - 03-28-2021

Wilson on Evans and Williams or Hull on Van Lith. Their center seems to be another plodder so Brink and Belibi should be able to outrun her. I like our chances.