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I could not get the game on my computer--but it was on the main Pac 12 Network. The "Pac 12 Live" site online is horrific in making it clear what is available, which channel, etc.
Well, the second quarter was only 1 point less good than the first. And it was done with a lot of substitutions. Absolutely fabulous play, crisp passing, defeating the zone. The defense has been suffocating--giving up 7 points each quarter.
Announcer Murphy commented on how Colorado used the zone to fuel its 17-0 run. She said Stanford rarely sees the zone since their three point shooting is so good. Said Tara took the blame--that was on her, since they have not practiced against the zone much.
That said, they have not practiced against ANYTHING much.
So my theory that we were taken by surprise turns out to be correct. (Make enough guesses and one of them turns out to be true!) Our young players were flummoxed by the zone and went scoreless while Colorado mounted their comeback.
Today Utah is using the zone, no doubt having seen Colorado's success and remembering their previous failures. But we are muscling through it and shooting over it.
Now--can we please, please, please have an equally good second half?