OT: #1 ND goes down in double OT

[MooseJaw]

(u)NC and NC State are completely different schools. Nothing will chap the backside of a State fan more than someone confusing them with their hated rival UNC.

oops, my bad in my hast I screwed up.

 

[Rowdy831]

I don't think ND will fall too far in the rankings. My guess is the top 4 will shift with ND dropping behind USC, and UConn staying at 5 for this week.

 

[cancontent]

Is it not amazing that Wes can take a fairly highly rated team pre-season...
-Have a disappointing early season
-But is standing at the end with a strong, well-coached team
that no one wants in their bracket.

Considering what he did last season, I don't think anyone is surprised or amazed. Coach Moore is well respected and this performance is typical of most of his squads if you ask me.

 

[The deacon]

Three games that should open some eyes in the BY. Of course, ND losing to NC St is one. But the other two are USC unable to pull away from Illinois despite getting 9 blocks and 11 steals, and UCLA barely squeaking past Iowa. They’re both wins and that’s what matters. But I can’t help thinking that both opponents would be right at home in the Big East, and are roughly comparable to Creighton. I think if UConn could only escape Iowa with a 2 pt win people here would be in sack cloth and ash. A 10 pt win over Illinois is not so different from UConn’s earlier win over Creighton. But it is a pretty clear demonstration that USC is not on another level from UConn, and that early season loss to them was really as close as the final score suggested.

One last observation: the fact that Kate Koval gets less playing time than Jana these days means that Niele is going with a small lineup rather like Geno’s. UConn is in good company and is competitive with the best teams now.

'Early season', Bone Dog? It was the Huskies' 12th game this season.

I think perhaps you under estimate Iowa, a tendency that runs rampant on the Boneyard, although we'll never know.

 

[FanInNC]

Exactly. We should be more respectful of how Courtney has turned that program around

Wake me up when she wins something of significance. 1 sweet 16 in 5 years. 5-9 in conference and ncaa tournaments. Woohoo!

You got me riled up on purpose with that blasphemy !

 

[Plebe]

NCSt had 3 players I thought were WNBA material in Rivers, James, and Brooks. They certainly looked that part when we played them. Minor upset at best.

For a reason NC State was preseason #9 — which just happens to be their new ranking as of today, after spending most of the season in the lower part of the top 25.

 

[LETTERL]

(u)NC and NC State are completely different schools. Nothing will chap the backside of a State fan more than someone confusing them with their hated rival UNC.

Throughout my college days at NC State, I was the statistician for our bowling club. By my senior year, both the men's and women's bowling teams were nationally ranked and in 1988, our women made it all the way to nationals. As statistician, I got to go and watch. It was very exciting. But my excitement turned sour when I looked at the championship program and we were referred to as "The North Carolina Wolfpack". It was that way in the program and all of the signage, advertising the national rolloff.

Very disappointing but this kind of thing is more common than one would believe.

I think I still have that program and if I can find it, I'll show you what I mean.

 

[FanInNC]

Throughout my college days at NC State, I was the statistician for our bowling club. By my senior year, both the men's and women's bowling teams were nationally ranked and in 1988, our women made it all the way to nationals. As statistician, I got to go and watch. It was very exciting. But my excitement turned sour when I looked at the championship program and we were referred to as "The North Carolina Wolfpack". It was that way in the program and all of the signage, advertising the national rolloff.

Very disappointing but this kind of thing is more common than one would believe.

I think I still have that program and if I can find it, I'll show you what I mean.

Ouch. Yeah announcers sometimes slip and refer to State as North Carolina - it’s bad enough we live in their shadow without being referred to as them!

Along those lines I was on a cruise ship back in December and on all of the itinerary and flyers and stuff around the sports bars they were advertising for a watch party for the college football playoffs featuring Texas vs South Carolina! (Texas was playing Clemson).

 

[Tonyc]

Three games that should open some eyes in the BY. Of course, ND losing to NC St is one. But the other two are USC unable to pull away from Illinois despite getting 9 blocks and 11 steals, and UCLA barely squeaking past Iowa. They’re both wins and that’s what matters. But I can’t help thinking that both opponents would be right at home in the Big East, and are roughly comparable to Creighton. I think if UConn could only escape Iowa with a 2 pt win people here would be in sack cloth and ash. A 10 pt win over Illinois is not so different from UConn’s earlier win over Creighton. But it is a pretty clear demonstration that USC is not on another level from UConn, and that early season loss to them was really as close as the final score suggested.

One last observation: the fact that Kate Koval gets less playing time than Jana these days means that Niele is going with a small lineup rather like Geno’s. UConn is in good company and is competitive with the best teams now.

You beat me to this post. I agree completely. The teams above us in the polls have been struggling. UConn and ND both can put up alot of points however to win big games you have to keep your opponent from scoring more points then you and UConns D is really good with depth.

I had mentioned in my posts pre January we needed 3 scorers. Well Azzi is back. We also have Ash Kaitlyn and KK coming on strong. That gives us 6 scorers. No other team has that. Now add in Jana at 6'5 and her height can compete with UCLA TCU and Texas. However those 3 teams dont have UConns scoring attack or defense. I heard Ice will be back soon too. We've come along way and now Im praying for Caroline to be able to get in shape for our next run. We are Very Dangerous now.

 

[drweo]

Respectfully disagree…there was a lot of contact and Hildalgo took a huge chance being that aggressive.

I didn’t think the call really impacted the outcome of the game. ND wasn’t playing good team ball…way too much one on one. They need to integrate Citron (who I think is terrific) and Westbeld into the offensive better.

I thought that the other ND player involved in that scrum (Citron?) commited a foul right before Hidalgo got called for it.

 

[VAUConnFan]

A double overtime thriller. Love it.

 

[hookshot]

You beat me to this post. I agree completely. The teams above us in the polls have been struggling. UConn and ND both can put up alot of points however to win big games you have to keep your opponent from scoring more points then you and UConns D is really good with depth.

I had mentioned in my posts pre January we needed 3 scorers. Well Azzi is back. We also have Ash Kaitlyn and KK coming on strong. That gives us 6 scorers. No other team has that. Now add in Jana at 6'5 and her height can compete with UCLA TCU and Texas. However those 3 teams dont have UConns scoring attack or defense. I heard Ice will be back soon too. We've come along way and now Im praying for Caroline to be able to get in shape for our next run. We are Very Dangerous now.

Hmmm, ND has 5+ scorers in Hidalgo, Miles, Citron, Westbeld, King, etc that put up more points than our group, and good defensive stats as well. I believe the Natty will be decided by these two relatively small teams, despite the height they will be giving away

 

[FormerCTrez]

Three games that should open some eyes in the BY. Of course, ND losing to NC St is one. But the other two are USC unable to pull away from Illinois despite getting 9 blocks and 11 steals, and UCLA barely squeaking past Iowa. They’re both wins and that’s what matters. But I can’t help thinking that both opponents would be right at home in the Big East, and are roughly comparable to Creighton. I think if UConn could only escape Iowa with a 2 pt win people here would be in sack cloth and ash. A 10 pt win over Illinois is not so different from UConn’s earlier win over Creighton. But it is a pretty clear demonstration that USC is not on another level from UConn, and that early season loss to them was really as close as the final score suggested.

One last observation: the fact that Kate Koval gets less playing time than Jana these days means that Niele is going with a small lineup rather like Geno’s. UConn is in good company and is competitive with the best teams now.

I like “sack cloth and ash”.

 

[FormerCTrez]

Maybe the Boneyard is the wrong board for you.

I have no idea why you keep posting in a thread that doesn’t interest you

OOOUUUCCCHHH!!!

 

[JellyBean]

That was a great game. Games like that, are good for the growth of the women's game.

 

[Jumper33]

It was a very entertaining game and looked like a fun atmosphere.

Citron after playing second/third fiddle to Miles and Hidalgo for 4 years hit a huge clutch shot on the road, but ultimately all for nothing. Luck of the Irish…

 

[cancontent]

It was a very entertaining game and looked like a fun atmosphere.

Citron after playing second/third fiddle to Miles and Hidalgo for 4 years hit a huge clutch shot on the road, but ultimately all for nothing. Luck of the Irish…

Describing Citron like this doesn't do her justice. She's never been a second or third fiddle in my opinion. She's been more than clutch for ND over the course of her career. The accolades she's earned (ACC FOY, First and Second All ACCs in back to back seasons), along with the national recognition of awards watch lists indicates this.

 

[Zanzman]

It was a very entertaining game and looked like a fun atmosphere.

Citron after playing second/third fiddle to Miles and Hidalgo for 4 years hit a huge clutch shot on the road, but ultimately all for nothing. Luck of the Irish…

I couldn’t find it but in one post someone posted a press conference with Olivia Miles saying how valuable a teammate was she takes second fiddle to no one

 

[browns]

Hmmm, ND has 5+ scorers in Hidalgo, Miles, Citron, Westbeld, King, etc that put up more points than our group, and good defensive stats as well. I believe the Natty will be decided by these two relatively small teams, despite the height they will be giving away

Your right plus ND leads the nation in 3pt shooting and we all know Uconn is terrible defending the 3

 

[Jumper33]

Describing Citron like this doesn't do her justice. She's never been a second or third fiddle in my opinion. She's been more than clutch for ND over the course of her career. The accolades she's earned (ACC FOY, First and Second All ACCs in back to back seasons), along with the national recognition of awards watch lists indicates this.

I definitely agree, it didn’t really come off as intended but if anything, I was trying to comment on her team-oriented play style.

She is a great, hardworking player and has been key to any success they have had the past couple years. This is one of several instances I have been highly impressed with her play. Two other times coming to mind are seeing her impressively put her team on her back to carry them to a comeback win on the road when Miles tore her ACL, and…her effective defensive effort against Paige last season.

One of several players on display in this game who may have solid pro careers. I am a fan of Aziaha James, and Rivers has a lot of athleticism and potential, just wish she could shoot a bit better. Olivia Miles too of course.

Just a fun and crazy game.

 

[triaddukefan]

Exactly. We should be more respectful of how Courtney has turned that program around