11-28-2014, 05:50 PM
Halftime
Well, that half is reminiscent of the defensive slugfests we sometimes played a few years ago. I remember leading UConn 20/12 at the half a few years ago. Without being able to see the game, it is hard to know what the problem is.
Not many fouls were called--so maybe the refs are letting the big NC posts push people around. The most glaring stat is Lili shooting 1/12. Either she is not yet healthy, or else NC has been playing superb defense on her. I imagine she is the focus of their defense--she should be. Whatever they are doing is succeeding beyond all reason, though.
Clearly we are outmatched on rebounding.
Karlie's two treys and Kaylee's 2 FGs and a couple of free throws account for 12 of our 18 points. There is no rhythm, no consistency, no flow to the game on either side, really.
This is a tailor-made opportunity for halftime adjustments. But what? Our defense is fine, apparently. But we need to get something else going on offense if we don't want to lose 48-36!
Their assistant coach said an emphasis was to guard our posts after they set screens--not so much to stop them from scoring but to stop them from rebounding. Specifically mentioned Kaylee. In the first half, Kaylee has 6 rebounds.
Well, that half is reminiscent of the defensive slugfests we sometimes played a few years ago. I remember leading UConn 20/12 at the half a few years ago. Without being able to see the game, it is hard to know what the problem is.
Not many fouls were called--so maybe the refs are letting the big NC posts push people around. The most glaring stat is Lili shooting 1/12. Either she is not yet healthy, or else NC has been playing superb defense on her. I imagine she is the focus of their defense--she should be. Whatever they are doing is succeeding beyond all reason, though.
Clearly we are outmatched on rebounding.
Karlie's two treys and Kaylee's 2 FGs and a couple of free throws account for 12 of our 18 points. There is no rhythm, no consistency, no flow to the game on either side, really.
This is a tailor-made opportunity for halftime adjustments. But what? Our defense is fine, apparently. But we need to get something else going on offense if we don't want to lose 48-36!
Their assistant coach said an emphasis was to guard our posts after they set screens--not so much to stop them from scoring but to stop them from rebounding. Specifically mentioned Kaylee. In the first half, Kaylee has 6 rebounds.