[81alum]

Tara in the pregame interview.  MSU is "in your grill and they wear you down.  That is where our depth may be able to contribute."

"We have to play with pace.  If we don't, we will have trouble.  People have to sprint.  Our offense is really designed to play this kind of defense.  The other thing you have to do is rebound.  You must box out.  You have to keep them off the glass.  They create chaos with their athleticism.  Turnovers.  You have to take care of the ball and not let them get second shots."

I think Tara was hinting that the Princeton and its back door cuts can work very well against a close defense, provided we keep it moving fast.  But in the third game of a tournament, it is hard to keep that up.  Watch for fatigue slowing down our offense.  If we get into a slow half court then things are not going well.  Instead we want to see constant cuts and motion.

Tara says Williams is the only player who might need a rest since she has played so many minutes, and MSU will be all over her.  Expect the point guard position to be rotated some.  I'm guessing Anna Wilson gets some time.

[81alum]

Tara in the pregame interview.  MSU is "in your grill and they wear you down.  That is where our depth may be able to contribute."

"We have to play with pace.  If we don't, we will have trouble.  People have to sprint.  Our offense is really designed to play this kind of defense.  The other thing you have to do is rebound.  You must box out.  You have to keep them off the glass.  They create chaos with their athleticism.  Turnovers.  You have to take care of the ball and not let them get second shots."

I think Tara was hinting that the Princeton and its back door cuts can work very well against a close defense, provided we keep it moving fast.  But in the third game of a tournament, it is hard to keep that up.  Watch for fatigue slowing down our offense.  If we get into a slow half court then things are not going well.  Instead we want to see constant cuts and motion.

Tara says Williams is the only player who might need a rest since she has played so many minutes, and MSU will be all over her.  Expect the point guard position to be rotated some.  I'm guessing Anna Wilson gets some time.