Another kid who's made noticeable improvements in a year. Her fitness and court awareness are much better. And for a 6-4 15 year old big, her hands, quickness to the ball, passing, and motor are exceptional.
Australia ganged up on Olivia in their match up: double and triple teaming in the paint,
when one on one fouling Olivia to pevent her "Moves" ( Canada's head coach rotated
three players to commite those fouls and pevent any one player from getting into
foul touble = rather have the ball taken out on the sideline when Australia was
not over the limit in team fouls). Also Canads's # 2 Fagan is 6'2" but slim and
quick and a good leaper ( blocking Olivia one time). So credit the Australia H.C.
and team for limiting Olivia, e.g. Denying entry passes to her into the PAINT . Australia
used 11 players, Croatia 8 so there could have been a fatigue factor in there.
Olivia was determined, made good passes, did not lose her composure. Ruby
Perkins and Lara Somfai shot LIGHTS OUT in the Third Period when Australia
scored 41 Points! Go Croatia, Go OLIVIA. ONE PROBLEM: NEXT UP : THE USA!!
