[81alum]

I’m going to defend Lepolo here a bit because although she struggled shooting, she didn’t let that impact the rest of her game.  She had some beautiful leading passes to Brink and Iriafen in the second half.  Those two get the credit but it is Lepolo that is making the pass that puts them in a great position to score.

I agree.  7 assists to 2 turnovers is spectacular, especially against a pressing team.  And her defense was improved--she was playing close and keeping a hand in the opposing faces.  And she shot the ball some--you can't start making them until you starting shooting the ball.   So that bodes well.  However, teams will sag off of her until she starts making those shots.  In that respect, effort alone is not rewarded.  There were times last night where Portland simply left her wide open on the perimeter, daring her to shoot, and she passed it.  On one such occasion she successfully assisted to a Big down low, so good choice.  But not always.

[81alum]

I’m going to defend Lepolo here a bit because although she struggled shooting, she didn’t let that impact the rest of her game.  She had some beautiful leading passes to Brink and Iriafen in the second half.  Those two get the credit but it is Lepolo that is making the pass that puts them in a great position to score.

I agree.  7 assists to 2 turnovers is spectacular, especially against a pressing team.  And her defense was improved--she was playing close and keeping a hand in the opposing faces.  And she shot the ball some--you can't start making them until you starting shooting the ball.   So that bodes well.  However, teams will sag off of her until she starts making those shots.  In that respect, effort alone is not rewarded.  There were times last night where Portland simply left her wide open on the perimeter, daring her to shoot, and she passed it.  On one such occasion she successfully assisted to a Big down low, so good choice.  But not always.