[winflop]

I was at the game, courtesy of the Buck/Cardinal Board which I may be joining - and then I will hit all of you up to donate :), and if you already do, I will hit you up to donate more :)

But seriously, that was a complete effort at both ends of the floor across the board.  Pretty clear they were playing for their missing teammate.  OSU got completely flustered in the front court.  The only play they had all night was dumping it low in the post.  Dribble penetration was really kept to a minimum, and there were not a lot of clean looks.

First time I'd seen a WBB game live in many years.  I'd forgotten how much more they play sound, fundamental basketball than MBB.  The passing in particular seemed really sharp, especailly off pick & rolls and a couple of straight give & go's that got Kaylee Johnson (I think) a couple of inside baskets in Q2 & Q3.

McCall was the most impressive player.  If she can hit from 15+ she's unstoppable.  Hamblin refused to step out to defend her and leave the hole open.  McPhee was my #2 star of the night.  Not only did she have some really sweet outside shots early where she took one step around a pick and let a really smooth one fly, but she was a beast on the defensive perimeter.

[winflop]

I was at the game, courtesy of the Buck/Cardinal Board which I may be joining - and then I will hit all of you up to donate :), and if you already do, I will hit you up to donate more :)

But seriously, that was a complete effort at both ends of the floor across the board.  Pretty clear they were playing for their missing teammate.  OSU got completely flustered in the front court.  The only play they had all night was dumping it low in the post.  Dribble penetration was really kept to a minimum, and there were not a lot of clean looks.

First time I'd seen a WBB game live in many years.  I'd forgotten how much more they play sound, fundamental basketball than MBB.  The passing in particular seemed really sharp, especailly off pick & rolls and a couple of straight give & go's that got Kaylee Johnson (I think) a couple of inside baskets in Q2 & Q3.

McCall was the most impressive player.  If she can hit from 15+ she's unstoppable.  Hamblin refused to step out to defend her and leave the hole open.  McPhee was my #2 star of the night.  Not only did she have some really sweet outside shots early where she took one step around a pick and let a really smooth one fly, but she was a beast on the defensive perimeter.