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In comparing box scores with last year’s losses, our shooting percentages were not appreciably better yesterday, which suggests we didn’t improve against their zones for the game. I haven’t rewatched the 4th quarter to see if our abysmal scoring was against their zone or player-to-player defense (or both). What won the game for the Cardinal was much better performance on the defensive end - the Ducks shot below 40% yesterday whereas last year they were 48% or more. Losing three WNBA first rounders, and Boley’s foul trouble, might have something to do with that. Yet, we were without one of our better defenders. Both teams will get better before the next matchup.

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In comparing box scores with last year’s losses, our shooting percentages were not appreciably better yesterday, which suggests we didn’t improve against their zones for the game. I haven’t rewatched the 4th quarter to see if our abysmal scoring was against their zone or player-to-player defense (or both). What won the game for the Cardinal was much better performance on the defensive end - the Ducks shot below 40% yesterday whereas last year they were 48% or more. Losing three WNBA first rounders, and Boley’s foul trouble, might have something to do with that. Yet, we were without one of our better defenders. Both teams will get better before the next matchup.