03-20-2022, 10:41 PM
(03-20-2022, 10:30 PM)TheWildJacko Wrote:Great performances are typically just measured by the production on offense - points, shooting %, etc. Pohlen's game that you pointed out was certainly one of the all time greats. But what makes Lexie's performance tonight extra-special is that she was superb on both offense AND defense. The number of deflections, loose balls, diving on the floor, tie-ups...just tremendous. No one (that I can think of) does all that on top of dropping 36.(03-20-2022, 08:53 PM)BillBradley Wrote: Has there ever been a better Stanford WBB single game all-around performance than Lexie's tonight? Over the years, there have been 30+ point performances, triple doubles, Cam's 20-20's this season, etc. But consider what Lexie did tonight:
Offensively:
- 36 points on 21 shots (14-21)
- Made all types of shots. Finished at the rim, a bunch of mid-range/dribble pull-ups, and 6 for 11 from 3. We've had plenty of 30+ point games, but any close to that versatility?
- Perfect 2 for 2 from the line
- 3 assists and just 2 turnovers
Defensively (quite sure there's never been a better defensive performance):
- Lockdown D as always
- Diving everywhere, countless deflections (including one while on the floor), and winning every 50/50 ball
- 6 steals
- 6 boards
I dare anyone to find a better Stanford WBB performance than that, let alone in a tournament game that was tied at half. Wow Lexie...
KU Coach Brandon Schneider agrees with you:
“Lexie just went into takeover mode, and it’s as elite (of an) offensive performance as I’ve probably witnessed in person — and the manner of which she scored in just every way possible,” Schneider said. “So a lot of credit to her and to Stanford on their performance tonight.”
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