12-24-2012, 04:38 PM
I like the idea of Stewart on Chiney. They don't have anyone to stop her. Dolson is way too slow to guard Chiney and will get in foul trouble leaving only Stewart (who is not a natural post player). I think I read somewhere that Stokes and Tuck are questionable for the game.
If we will see an Orrange/Hartley match up, this will be Amber's time to shine. Bria has not been quite herself since her injury and Amber is a year older, a year smarter, a year of experience from the pressure at the point position. The key will be to make sure Bria does not get into rhythm because she is the one who seems to carry the team against us (along with Farris).
I want to see Reuf on Dolson. Even though Mikayla gives two inches or so, she is a great defender and will stop one of UConn's main offensive threats.
I actually see a matchup between Toni and Kelly. She and Farris are both fast, smart and clutch players. I think Toni will have her hands full but if we are able to stop all other four starters, this will be another 2010 UConn/Stanford game (and we all know how that ended :o )
That leaves Lewis, Banks, and Doty. I will be interested to see how they show up. They may be the X factors (specifically Banks) to the game but I like our chances playing at home in front of a great Cardinal crowd. Our X factors on the other hand are Taylor, Bonne and possibly Sara. I am crossing my fingers for rain (of three pointers) like we did in the Baylor game. Jos needs to show up offensively. Chiney and Mikayla will do the rebounding so Jos can focus on scoring.
If we will see an Orrange/Hartley match up, this will be Amber's time to shine. Bria has not been quite herself since her injury and Amber is a year older, a year smarter, a year of experience from the pressure at the point position. The key will be to make sure Bria does not get into rhythm because she is the one who seems to carry the team against us (along with Farris).
I want to see Reuf on Dolson. Even though Mikayla gives two inches or so, she is a great defender and will stop one of UConn's main offensive threats.
I actually see a matchup between Toni and Kelly. She and Farris are both fast, smart and clutch players. I think Toni will have her hands full but if we are able to stop all other four starters, this will be another 2010 UConn/Stanford game (and we all know how that ended :o )
That leaves Lewis, Banks, and Doty. I will be interested to see how they show up. They may be the X factors (specifically Banks) to the game but I like our chances playing at home in front of a great Cardinal crowd. Our X factors on the other hand are Taylor, Bonne and possibly Sara. I am crossing my fingers for rain (of three pointers) like we did in the Baylor game. Jos needs to show up offensively. Chiney and Mikayla will do the rebounding so Jos can focus on scoring.