If anyone was awake it was also worth watching the prior game: Texafornia (Cox/Kianna Smith) vs. Iowa State (Ashley Joens et.al. all similar heights so switch easily and also lots of outside shooting). This was an excellent game (squeaker by Texafornia) and the announcer solved the mystery of why Stanford was the only 2nd place pool team to not have to play last night (to qualify for quarterfinals this morning): Texafornia is the ringer/USA Basketball choice expected to win so the decision was for fairness purposes.
Stanford just lost -- dug themselves too big a hole at the start (1-10) and started to claw back but just not enough. Belibi had an off offensive game (though some might say she was defended too well). Harriel scored and Iriafen scored and played well. High praise from announcers for Iriafen, who was the youngest player in the tournament.
Just wasn't enough. Interesting that in both semifinals the collegiate team lost.
Stanford just lost -- dug themselves too big a hole at the start (1-10) and started to claw back but just not enough. Belibi had an off offensive game (though some might say she was defended too well). Harriel scored and Iriafen scored and played well. High praise from announcers for Iriafen, who was the youngest player in the tournament.
Just wasn't enough. Interesting that in both semifinals the collegiate team lost.