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Leg injury, will be ready Sunday.IA looked a lot better. Monika's looking great. Defense/TOs are going to be a problem...as always.
Anyone know what's up with Lexi?
Michigan State beat Notre Dame in women's basketball.
I don't know if that's a statement of how far the Irish have dropped from last year to this year.........or if we actually have to fear MSU now.
That may just well be on the strength of beating Princeton, as Princeton is projected to be a 9 seed and automatic bid for the Ivy League.Obviously very early & the Hawks will have to improve significantly to make it happen but ESPN Bracketology has them as a last four team in at a #12 seed. Drake at #8 & ISU also a last four team in at #11.
http://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/bracketology
Good description and thoughts re strategy. This was the first time that I remember Bluder having them foul to stop a three-point shot. Since it didn't go as planned, I'm worried she won't do it again.That was the most exciting home game in a while, mostly because last season Iowa just methodically strangled the other team to a slow death in every game. It started out really slowly for Iowa. Iowa seemed to be unable to get off a good shot, and there were no opportunities for fast breaks. Credit Princeton for its defense. Iowa's defense was pretty good, too, though Princeton was able to knock down some 3-pointers. I think things started to turn around when Doyle asserted herself and did more drive to the hoop. A seesaw game for most of the 4th quarter. I felt Meyer should intentionally miss the second free throw at the end of the regulation, with 0.8 second left on the clock. But alas, the Tigers had 9 lives with three 3-pointers banked in, two of which buzzer beaters sidearmed from 30 feet out. The whole arena was deflated at the start of overtime, especially after being down 6 three minutes in. But, Meyer knocked down a three after she missed one earlier in OT, and then everybody stepped up a couple notches, including the fans. Towards the end of regulation Iowa had substituted Taiwo for Sevillian on defense for her length and quickness I assume. At the end of OT though, Iowa didn't do that, and Sevillian came up with the biggest steal in the game. Iowa had a three-point lead again, Meyer clearly fouled a Princeton player on the floor, but they conspired to get 3 free throws out of it. Tough luck they missed the first one, and the intentional miss on the third one did not work for them as Ollinger got the rebound. I think this time Ollinger did intentionally miss her second free throw, and their final desperate heave was not in time and didn't go in either.
Final observation, Iowa players should practice dribbling under pressure in traffic, or should learn not to do that if they can't do it well. Multiple Iowa players lost the ball that way while going towards the basket.
Thank goodness Alarie was good but not Gustafson goodGood description and thoughts re strategy. This was the first time that I remember Bluder having them foul to stop a three-point shot. Since it didn't go as planned, I'm worried she won't do it again.
Also agree about what a fun game to attend. Was certain more than once that each team was going to win. And, in the second quarter thought it was about to turn into a rerun of the UNI game. I don't think Amanda Ollinger can get too much praise for her work on Alarie.
Good description and thoughts re strategy. This was the first time that I remember Bluder having them foul to stop a three-point shot. Since it didn't go as planned, I'm worried she won't do it again.
Also agree about what a fun game to attend. Was certain more than once that each team was going to win. And, in the second quarter thought it was about to turn into a rerun of the UNI game. I don't think Amanda Ollinger can get too much praise for her work on Alarie.
She will need to learn quick. It's only been 4 games into her career that she's played sustained minutes. Did Gustafson have a bit of foul trouble in her freshman year?
Oh man, head coach of the basketball team at the Pan Am games could not have her own room?Women's Basketball 11/26/2019
Young Hawkeyes to Face ‘Pressing’ Times in Puerto Rico
The Hawkeyes (3-1), who have the fourth-highest RPI in the nation, will face Cincinnati (3-2) on Nov. 27, Towson (1-3) on Nov. 28, and Washington (2-1) on Nov. 30.
I don't know, she scored 21 points vs Princeton.Is Doyle hurt? She is missing A LOT of shots, and missing them by A LOT. She’s one of my favorite players, but is struggling more than a senior should with the offense this year.
Is Doyle hurt? She is missing A LOT of shots, and missing them by A LOT. She’s one of my favorite players, but is struggling more than a senior should with the offense this year.
Gabbie Marshall has been shooting really well. That's a very good sign. She made 3 of 6 three-pointers vs Cinci. She's almost nonchalant when shooting the threes. "Keep calm, shoot a three". I guess that's very repeatable?
Really dislike the four-guard offense. Too much dribbling creating too much opportunity for TOs, and we end up taking too many 3-pointers. Outside shooting isn't consistent enough for it. Hurts rebounding and puts too much pressure on Monika. Need Warnock and Ollinger doing more Big Forward things. Like to see more of the high-low game. Ollinger is a good passer and might open it up for Monika more.Bluder needs to go back to the triangle offense cause the 4 guard line-up has not been effective. However it seems the offense flows better with Amanda at the post for rebounding and Warnock playing forward for scoring. Czinano has really struggled, particularly being plagued with foul trouble and Amanda though undersized is a quicker and more athletic rebounder than Monica