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Bad luck? A team that is offensively challenged? A team with tired legs?

It is also easier for defenses to bring loads of frenetic energy in the 1st quarter, and harder to sustain defensive intensity for a full game.

And on the tired legs question the answer is YES.  At least for Lepolo, who is playing on a meniscus that needs to be scoped and seems to get worse after extended play.

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I do wish that the team had more speed and length on defense to force turnovers and get fast break points. That can really charge up an offense. But Stanford might get only 1 or 2 fast break buckets per game.

Clardy seems to be that spark, in several games.  And we may see her more.

[81alum]

Bad luck? A team that is offensively challenged? A team with tired legs?

It is also easier for defenses to bring loads of frenetic energy in the 1st quarter, and harder to sustain defensive intensity for a full game.

And on the tired legs question the answer is YES.  At least for Lepolo, who is playing on a meniscus that needs to be scoped and seems to get worse after extended play.

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I do wish that the team had more speed and length on defense to force turnovers and get fast break points. That can really charge up an offense. But Stanford might get only 1 or 2 fast break buckets per game.

Clardy seems to be that spark, in several games.  And we may see her more.