So where are the Hawkeyes at now? Just 4 games ago we had lost 5 close games in row all to solid teams. Several close games, free throws, turnovers and lack of execution and add in little coach mismanagement.
After a 4 game winning streak we are tweaking a few things. The ball handling is much better. If it ever starts to get rough we can always bring Guyton in. 2. During the losing streak, we changed the line up, which likely cause a bit of a transition. We went back to our 4 guard and 1 post formula that we have used the last couple of years. It has opened up the lane a little more for Lucy and has put 1 more shooter on the court in McCabe. Between McCabe, Feuerbach, Syd and Lucy, we are having a little more consistency on 3 point shooting. Free throw shooting prior to last game was slightly improving, but this is still an area of needed improvement.
This team does not have the dynamic force that was Caitlin, but this can still be a very good team. They are finding their identity. We have 2 very good post players in Hannah and O'Grady - and effectively can play match up games down low. Right now our 4 guards just need to continue to gain confidence. I've been really impressed in the last 2 games. Instead of crumbling at the end, we have taken the game in the final minutes. That is huge in confidence for the team and coach. Go Hawks.
We have 6 games remaining in the season. 2 should be easy (Wisconsin, Rutgers), 2 against similar teams (Nebraska and Michigan), and 2 tough opponents (UCLA, Ohio State). After these last 2 wins, a 3 and 3 record should get us to the tournament, but the way this team is playing I think the goal should be 4-2. If you can go 5-1 great, but right now that would be a lot to ask. Lets hope they end the season strong.
After a 4 game winning streak we are tweaking a few things. The ball handling is much better. If it ever starts to get rough we can always bring Guyton in. 2. During the losing streak, we changed the line up, which likely cause a bit of a transition. We went back to our 4 guard and 1 post formula that we have used the last couple of years. It has opened up the lane a little more for Lucy and has put 1 more shooter on the court in McCabe. Between McCabe, Feuerbach, Syd and Lucy, we are having a little more consistency on 3 point shooting. Free throw shooting prior to last game was slightly improving, but this is still an area of needed improvement.
This team does not have the dynamic force that was Caitlin, but this can still be a very good team. They are finding their identity. We have 2 very good post players in Hannah and O'Grady - and effectively can play match up games down low. Right now our 4 guards just need to continue to gain confidence. I've been really impressed in the last 2 games. Instead of crumbling at the end, we have taken the game in the final minutes. That is huge in confidence for the team and coach. Go Hawks.
We have 6 games remaining in the season. 2 should be easy (Wisconsin, Rutgers), 2 against similar teams (Nebraska and Michigan), and 2 tough opponents (UCLA, Ohio State). After these last 2 wins, a 3 and 3 record should get us to the tournament, but the way this team is playing I think the goal should be 4-2. If you can go 5-1 great, but right now that would be a lot to ask. Lets hope they end the season strong.
Last edited:
