[M T]

As of 1:30AM Sunday, there were 40 assigned seats for sale by Stanford, plus an unknown number of seats in the general admission seating.   (Yes, that's more than when I looked earlier.)

The full calendar page indicates there are 550 tickets left.

[M T]

As of 1:30AM Sunday, there were 40 assigned seats for sale by Stanford, plus an unknown number of seats in the general admission seating.   (Yes, that's more than when I looked earlier.)

The full calendar page indicates there are 550 tickets left.

[81alum]

As of 1:30AM Sunday, there were 40 assigned seats for sale by Stanford, plus an unknown number of seats in the general admission seating.   (Yes, that's more than when I looked earlier.)

The full calendar page indicates there are 550 tickets left.

That same page said 446 left a few days ago.  Something is off.

[81alum]

As of 1:30AM Sunday, there were 40 assigned seats for sale by Stanford, plus an unknown number of seats in the general admission seating.   (Yes, that's more than when I looked earlier.)

The full calendar page indicates there are 550 tickets left.

That same page said 446 left a few days ago.  Something is off.

[WBB fan]

Great article in the Chron this morning about the friendship between Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston. Also Fran as part of this. I don't know if it's behind a paywall, but here's the link if it's not. Article is on 1st page of sporting green, but below the fold

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...595946.php

[WBB fan]

Great article in the Chron this morning about the friendship between Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston. Also Fran as part of this. I don't know if it's behind a paywall, but here's the link if it's not. Article is on 1st page of sporting green, but below the fold

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...595946.php

[TheWildJacko]

Great article in the Chron this morning about the friendship between Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston. Also Fran as part of this. I don't know if it's behind a paywall, but here's the link if it's not. Article is on 1st page of sporting green, but below the fold

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...595946.php

Thanks! Not behind a paywall for me!

[TheWildJacko]

Great article in the Chron this morning about the friendship between Haley Jones and Aliyah Boston. Also Fran as part of this. I don't know if it's behind a paywall, but here's the link if it's not. Article is on 1st page of sporting green, but below the fold

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...595946.php

Thanks! Not behind a paywall for me!

[kat0189]

Both teams have ridiculous loaded and DEEP frontlines. Not sure there's ever been a matchup like it in WCBB in that regard. 

Got my tickets late so I'll be tucked in up in the rafters but excited to be there in person no less!

[kat0189]

Both teams have ridiculous loaded and DEEP frontlines. Not sure there's ever been a matchup like it in WCBB in that regard. 

Got my tickets late so I'll be tucked in up in the rafters but excited to be there in person no less!

[81alum]

As of 1:30AM Sunday, there were 40 assigned seats for sale by Stanford, plus an unknown number of seats in the general admission seating.   (Yes, that's more than when I looked earlier.)

The full calendar page indicates there are 550 tickets left.

That same page said 446 left a few days ago.  Something is off.

It got updated and now says there are 11 tickets left.  This is a sellout.

[81alum]

As of 1:30AM Sunday, there were 40 assigned seats for sale by Stanford, plus an unknown number of seats in the general admission seating.   (Yes, that's more than when I looked earlier.)

The full calendar page indicates there are 550 tickets left.

That same page said 446 left a few days ago.  Something is off.

It got updated and now says there are 11 tickets left.  This is a sellout.

[81alum]

There Is a definite buzz.  I decided to do the chalk talk.  People gathering early.

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Chalk Talk nearly full.  Wifi slowing down.  May Not be able to post after this.

[81alum]

There Is a definite buzz.  I decided to do the chalk talk.  People gathering early.

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Chalk Talk nearly full.  Wifi slowing down.  May Not be able to post after this.

[OCcardinal]

It's very interesting to note that all 4 PGs for both teams
are at the bottom of their team's Efficiency Ratings.

Duh.... You are using a formula that is biased for those close to the basket.  Add in points, add in rebounds, subtract misses.

EFF = (Pts + Rebs + Assists + Steals + Blocks) - (TO + FG misses + FT misses)

Someone like Jump who is getting a fair amount of points is still going to be hurt by her misses and won't get nearly the number of rebounds as someone whose hands are within 1 foot of the basket.   No credit for disrupting passes, preventing the ball from going inside, shutting down the opponent's top scorer, etc.

I  agree with you that the EFF stat tends to favor players closer to the basket, but it's not a given that guards will have the lowest efficiency ratings on a team. Azzi Fudd and Caitlin Clark are leading their teams in efficiency per 30 minutes, for example. So I agree with joemontes that it's interesting that neither of the top 2 teams has that kind of guard. And I also think it bodes well for Stanford's prospects.  First because we are not dependent on a primary guard staying hot and second because, as you say, our guards are doing the type of things that help the team but won't necessarily show up in that stat.

[OCcardinal]

It's very interesting to note that all 4 PGs for both teams
are at the bottom of their team's Efficiency Ratings.

Duh.... You are using a formula that is biased for those close to the basket.  Add in points, add in rebounds, subtract misses.

EFF = (Pts + Rebs + Assists + Steals + Blocks) - (TO + FG misses + FT misses)

Someone like Jump who is getting a fair amount of points is still going to be hurt by her misses and won't get nearly the number of rebounds as someone whose hands are within 1 foot of the basket.   No credit for disrupting passes, preventing the ball from going inside, shutting down the opponent's top scorer, etc.

I  agree with you that the EFF stat tends to favor players closer to the basket, but it's not a given that guards will have the lowest efficiency ratings on a team. Azzi Fudd and Caitlin Clark are leading their teams in efficiency per 30 minutes, for example. So I agree with joemontes that it's interesting that neither of the top 2 teams has that kind of guard. And I also think it bodes well for Stanford's prospects.  First because we are not dependent on a primary guard staying hot and second because, as you say, our guards are doing the type of things that help the team but won't necessarily show up in that stat.

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[TheFarm07]

We lead 21-11 after the first quarter.

Brink is on fire going 5-7 with 12 points, showing her versatility, cutting to the basket and also throwing in a three pointer as well.

Lepolo handling the SC pressure quite well.

Boston already with two fouls,

[TheFarm07]

We lead 21-11 after the first quarter.

Brink is on fire going 5-7 with 12 points, showing her versatility, cutting to the basket and also throwing in a three pointer as well.

Lepolo handling the SC pressure quite well.

Boston already with two fouls,

[Leftcoast]

Enjoyable game with Stanford ahead 21-11 at the end of the first.  Stanford height on defense plys SC’s poor shooting and foul trouble have been the story so far.

Anyone understand the out of bounds call on the good guys after the SC player three it off the backboard?

[Leftcoast]

Enjoyable game with Stanford ahead 21-11 at the end of the first.  Stanford height on defense plys SC’s poor shooting and foul trouble have been the story so far.

Anyone understand the out of bounds call on the good guys after the SC player three it off the backboard?

[TonyLima]

We lead 21-11 after the first quarter.

Brink is on fire going 5-7 with 12 points, showing her versatility, cutting to the basket and also throwing in a three pointer as well.

Lepolo handling the SC pressure quite well.

Boston already with two fouls,

I would have sworn Brink had two threes. Scorecard says one. Old age.

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Why is Betts on the bench?

[TonyLima]

We lead 21-11 after the first quarter.

Brink is on fire going 5-7 with 12 points, showing her versatility, cutting to the basket and also throwing in a three pointer as well.

Lepolo handling the SC pressure quite well.

Boston already with two fouls,

I would have sworn Brink had two threes. Scorecard says one. Old age.

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Why is Betts on the bench?

[martyup]

We gotta keep hammering 'em.

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Hello Haley Jones, welcome to the 2022-2023 season.  We missed you.

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Both fouls on Brink were when she was trying to get position, fighting off an aggressive defender.

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11 turnovers in the first half.  Without that, it's a blowout.

[martyup]

We gotta keep hammering 'em.

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Hello Haley Jones, welcome to the 2022-2023 season.  We missed you.

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Both fouls on Brink were when she was trying to get position, fighting off an aggressive defender.

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11 turnovers in the first half.  Without that, it's a blowout.

[Leftcoast]

Lost a great opportunity to put up a big lead with Boston on the bench.  Instead we allowed South Carolina to close the gap.

Still we hold a four point lead (35-31) at the half against the #1 team in the nation.  Not bad for a young team facing their first tough opponent of the year.

[Leftcoast]

Lost a great opportunity to put up a big lead with Boston on the bench.  Instead we allowed South Carolina to close the gap.

Still we hold a four point lead (35-31) at the half against the #1 team in the nation.  Not bad for a young team facing their first tough opponent of the year.

[TheFarm07]

We lead 35-31 at the half. Despite Boston sitting for most of the second quarter, South Carolina's bench filled in nicely for them, outscoring ours 21-4 at one point.

Brink also picked up a second foul and had to sit for most of the rest of the half as well.

Iriafen struggling to complete shots around the basket with much better defenders than she's faced so far this season (1/5). Jones stepping up her game while Brink is out, going 4/6 with 6 rebounds but also turning the ball over three times. Jump with two critical three's.

We are only up four despite a nearly 20% difference in shooting percentage (53.6% to 34.3%) because of South Carolina's 7 offensive rebounds and our 11 turnovers. Prechtel not doing well when she's in (0/3 with two turnovers).

[TheFarm07]

We lead 35-31 at the half. Despite Boston sitting for most of the second quarter, South Carolina's bench filled in nicely for them, outscoring ours 21-4 at one point.

Brink also picked up a second foul and had to sit for most of the rest of the half as well.

Iriafen struggling to complete shots around the basket with much better defenders than she's faced so far this season (1/5). Jones stepping up her game while Brink is out, going 4/6 with 6 rebounds but also turning the ball over three times. Jump with two critical three's.

We are only up four despite a nearly 20% difference in shooting percentage (53.6% to 34.3%) because of South Carolina's 7 offensive rebounds and our 11 turnovers. Prechtel not doing well when she's in (0/3 with two turnovers).

[Hoops9092]

Thought Tara left Ashten in too long. She really struggled on D and on offense forced the 3 a few times. 

Kiki also really struggled, miss after miss. 

Would like to see Haley attack the rim more. 

Hopefully we can get the energy back to start the 2nd with Cam back in. Going to be a tight called finish with lots of players heading towards potential foul trouble.

[Hoops9092]

Thought Tara left Ashten in too long. She really struggled on D and on offense forced the 3 a few times. 

Kiki also really struggled, miss after miss. 

Would like to see Haley attack the rim more. 

Hopefully we can get the energy back to start the 2nd with Cam back in. Going to be a tight called finish with lots of players heading towards potential foul trouble.

[Card10Fan]

It’s not Lepolo turning it over either. She’s done great with the pressure. It’s everyone else. Bad first half for Prechtel. She got beat defensively and they just took the ball away from her after she rebounded. Plus 2 turnovers. 

We can still win this. Need Brink back in there.

[Card10Fan]

It’s not Lepolo turning it over either. She’s done great with the pressure. It’s everyone else. Bad first half for Prechtel. She got beat defensively and they just took the ball away from her after she rebounded. Plus 2 turnovers. 

We can still win this. Need Brink back in there.

[martyup]

Kiki is showing the mental pressure of playing the #1 team.  She missed shots that were automatic in the first five games this season.  Hopefully she settles down and starts playing her normal game.

SC is in a lot more foul trouble than us.  We need to keep up the pace and keep feeding our posts.  Betts can take over this game if we let her.  Haley is playing up to her potential today and can also be instrumental in getting us to the finish line.  I'd love to see Brink be allowed to keep playing until she fouls out.  She probably won't foul out, but even if she does we should have built up a big lead by then and we have plenty of weapons to replace here with.

[martyup]

Kiki is showing the mental pressure of playing the #1 team.  She missed shots that were automatic in the first five games this season.  Hopefully she settles down and starts playing her normal game.

SC is in a lot more foul trouble than us.  We need to keep up the pace and keep feeding our posts.  Betts can take over this game if we let her.  Haley is playing up to her potential today and can also be instrumental in getting us to the finish line.  I'd love to see Brink be allowed to keep playing until she fouls out.  She probably won't foul out, but even if she does we should have built up a big lead by then and we have plenty of weapons to replace here with.

[Hoops9092]

Thought we were fortunate obviously to hold Boston to 2 pts due to foul trouble but also Zia Cooke held scoreless. She torched us for what 25 points or so in the Final Four 2 years ago. 

I don't think it'll be a pretty win if we win, and that's ok — it's clearly going to be one of those gritty, lower scoring battles.

[Hoops9092]

Thought we were fortunate obviously to hold Boston to 2 pts due to foul trouble but also Zia Cooke held scoreless. She torched us for what 25 points or so in the Final Four 2 years ago. 

I don't think it'll be a pretty win if we win, and that's ok — it's clearly going to be one of those gritty, lower scoring battles.

[martyup]

I merged the threads.

[martyup]

I merged the threads.