Louisville vs SMU
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It is very hard to watch. Defense looks like they have never practiced it. So many in the paint moments by opponents. They have run some offensive sets, but.... No pretty.
I’m so ready for Cochran to move on. Fifth year player and she still can’t hit layups
Olivia - inconsistent. Russell - inconsistent.
SMU making this run why didn’t CJW call a friggin TO?
SMU making this run why didn’t CJW call a friggin TO?
It's not just the players but coach Walz who is failing in these 4th quarter collapses. It's just been an odd season for this team.
Roberts is solid and can just make shots. I don’t understand the 4th qtr breakdown; but, will gladly escape with a win no matter what.
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These 4th quarter collapses are going to catch up with us. I don’t understand how we can lead by double in most of these games and then almost lose at the end. This is something the coach has to address. I give him a pass to some extent because we have 9 freshmen but even that how can you lead for 3 quarters with 9 freshmen and collapse in the 4th every game.
Is it the coaching strategy, or players in the game at the wrong time or what. It is a disturbing pattern at the least.
Is it the coaching strategy, or players in the game at the wrong time or what. It is a disturbing pattern at the least.
SMU shot 25 FTs; UL shot 13, of which 4 were intentional in the last 30 seconds of the game. I have seen a lot of poorly officiated ACC WBB Games, but this one was the most one-sided that I have seen in a long time.
UL was called for 18 Fouls, while SMU was only whistled for 13, including the last 3 intentionals.
These 4th quarter performances have become predictable and while some came against some formidable opponents; these last 2 have been against teams that are not worthy of these challenges.
UL was called for 18 Fouls, while SMU was only whistled for 13, including the last 3 intentionals.
These 4th quarter performances have become predictable and while some came against some formidable opponents; these last 2 have been against teams that are not worthy of these challenges.
The breakdown is indicative of a young team, but in this instance two of our fifth year players are part of the issue.
It’s called growing pains. This team is not as good as nearly all of Jeff’s teams have been, simply because great young players like Taj, Izela, Imari and Mackenly are all playing 10+ minutes per game. Tonight in Izela’s and Taj’s case, they played much more than that (24 and 35 minutes respectively). That experience is going to pay off - it just might not be this year when the payoff happens.
On a positive note, these young freshmen are starting to contribute, and there is growing evidence of the huge talent that most recognized during their respective HS careers.
Olivia sat out a significant portion of the game foul trouble, but returned in the 4th quarter during the SMU a comeback. In one sequence, she drove the baseline stepping out of bounds for an untimely turnover, only to follow up with missing a point blank shot 1 foot from the basket that was unchallenged. It was one of the moments that we have seen so many times, which prompts fans like many of us to question her even being on the court. With that said, there have been a lot of games where Olivia has played exceptionally well for all four quarters.
The last few minutes before the 1st half ended; it was the “four freshmen” who increased the 2 point lead to a 9 point advantage with Jayda and Olivia on the bench. As we approach Sunday against the Irish ……. that brief experience could play a positive role for us.
Olivia sat out a significant portion of the game foul trouble, but returned in the 4th quarter during the SMU a comeback. In one sequence, she drove the baseline stepping out of bounds for an untimely turnover, only to follow up with missing a point blank shot 1 foot from the basket that was unchallenged. It was one of the moments that we have seen so many times, which prompts fans like many of us to question her even being on the court. With that said, there have been a lot of games where Olivia has played exceptionally well for all four quarters.
The last few minutes before the 1st half ended; it was the “four freshmen” who increased the 2 point lead to a 9 point advantage with Jayda and Olivia on the bench. As we approach Sunday against the Irish ……. that brief experience could play a positive role for us.
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