02-09-2022, 03:50 PM
We lead 46-34 at halftime as our defense improved markedly in the second quarter; Oregon State's point production in the quarter more than halved while we increased ours to turn a three point deficit into a twelve point lead.
We already have three players in double figures (Brink, Belibi, Jump). The connection between Brink and Belibi led to easy layups as the Beavers defense focused on Brink allowing Belibi to get open looks at the basket. As a result, Rueck switched to a zone defense late in the quarter but Lexie was able to hit a three.
We are 6/14 from the three, so Oregon State can't just sag into the paint to defend.
Defensively, we tightened down on the Beavers and even so, because of their fantastic first quarter, their numbers still look good (52% from the field and 50% from long range). We are benefitting from nine of their turnovers, though.
In the second half, we'll have to continue making sure their shooters don't get open looks as they have a multitude of players who can shoot the ball well. Offensively, Rueck might continue with the zone defense, so we'll have to find a way just besides the three to counter that, perhaps elbow jumpers in the soft part of the zone.
We already have three players in double figures (Brink, Belibi, Jump). The connection between Brink and Belibi led to easy layups as the Beavers defense focused on Brink allowing Belibi to get open looks at the basket. As a result, Rueck switched to a zone defense late in the quarter but Lexie was able to hit a three.
We are 6/14 from the three, so Oregon State can't just sag into the paint to defend.
Defensively, we tightened down on the Beavers and even so, because of their fantastic first quarter, their numbers still look good (52% from the field and 50% from long range). We are benefitting from nine of their turnovers, though.
In the second half, we'll have to continue making sure their shooters don't get open looks as they have a multitude of players who can shoot the ball well. Offensively, Rueck might continue with the zone defense, so we'll have to find a way just besides the three to counter that, perhaps elbow jumpers in the soft part of the zone.