12-14-2025, 07:48 PM
(12-14-2025, 07:09 PM)WBB fan Wrote: Yes, not pretty, but I think the team showed a lot of grit and determination in a game where shots that should have been made simply weren't going in. NuNu in particular was struggling, but she never gave up, never backed off. As for Courtney, she was obviously the star of the day, but lots of credit has to go to Lara as well -- not only the 12 points, including 2 threes, and 13 boards, but she also had 3 blocks -- was in there pressing and working hard, a force.
Lots to bemoan re the shooting, but by the end, the Card outrebounded a team that has a +4.9 rebound edge over previous opponents. AND the free throw shooting continues to be really good. That's going to be important all season long. I think this was a really good win, against a good Cal team.
Now, onward to U Dub on Friday, a top 25 team. I'll be there, yelling. Hope that lots of you are there as well.
A usual percentage of those shots go in, and the Card would've won by at least 20. I'm glad they kept shooting, though, 'cos they finally started to go in. Aside from the shooting woes, I thought this was the best played game all year (so far).