Alabama @ Mississippi St (9) - 2/23/20

[Plebe]

Okay I rewatched the second half of this game because I'd missed most of it earlier today. To be honest I think MSU got a bit unlucky. During Alabama's 11-0 run in the 4th quarter, there were two plays where the ball richocheted or deflected off a defender and right into the hands of the Bama player, followed immediately by a bucket. Up until then MSU had been in almost complete control of the game. Suddenly Bama seized the momentum, with help from some frankly lucky bounces, and then it was a dogfight in the final minutes.

Aside from that, I agree with the poster who said that Bama deserves credit for this win. They dared to believe they could win this game, even when they fell behind, and they were rewarded for their belief. Also, that tip-in by Abrams on the final play was pretty amazing.

 

[MSSportsGuy]

I've posted much of the same comments for the season, including how we were early in the year. We have no true alpha, lack post depth, and have been too inconsistent shooting the basketball. Rikea Jackson has been very impressive as the season has worn on and Carter has overall been pretty solid.

No shame in losing to KY or SC, those teams played well. But it took Myah Taylor going off to beat A&M at home, Jackson pulling it out at Auburn, and then today losing in Starkville to a less than threatening Alabama team. We've not played well going down the stretch and that's what concerns me a the same comments I had at the seasons beginning still seem to be plaguing them even after a year of practice and competition

Again, not every team can bring it on every night but I am disappointed AEH and Bibby haven't been able to do more. Bibby is still impacting the game even though she shot is off. AEH has barely played and we all know she's no defensive stopper but she can rarely get enough time to find a groove. It's fine to have different players who are all capable of making a contribution but no one or two players have been the emotional or game on the line difference makers even if the don't always win.

I still like our team but we need to win out and at least get to the semis of finals of the SEC tournament to solidify our hosting rounds one and two.

 

[eebmg]

Not really a MSST follower but caught a bit of the game in the 4Q and was floored when I saw after an Alabama steal and transition drive for a layup, every MSST player just jogging (actually closer to walking) back and not even challenging the layup. And I expected Schaefer to go nuts and turn a shade of purple only he can pull off but nothing???

 

[Jmsdawg]

I do find it interesting, and kinda typical, that nobody is acknowledging how well Bama played down the stretch. They won the game more than MSU lost it IMO. Congrats to Coach Curry, who has certainly had a struggle there.

Do not agree, we lost that game because we left the shooters wide open. Bama left our players wide open and we refused to take the shot. So they packed the inside and we continued to go inside. We have outside shooters but they appear to have lost all confidence in the outside shot that they just do not take it.

 

[IWearShoes]

Do not agree, we lost that game because we left the shooters wide open. Bama left our players wide open and we refused to take the shot. So they packed the inside and we continued to go inside. We have outside shooters but they appear to have lost all confidence in the outside shot that they just do not take it.

You and I definitely don't agree. Occasionally you have to notice when the opponent does things well and beats you. We are the better team 4 out of 5 times, but not this time.

 

[IWearShoes]

Okay I rewatched the second half of this game because I'd missed most of it earlier today. To be honest I think MSU got a bit unlucky. During Alabama's 11-0 run in the 4th quarter, there were two plays where the ball richocheted or deflected off a defender and right into the hands of the Bama player, followed immediately by a bucket. Up until then MSU had been in almost complete control of the game. Suddenly Bama seized the momentum, with help from some frankly lucky bounces, and then it was a dogfight in the final minutes.

Aside from that, I agree with the poster who said that Bama deserves credit for this win. They dared to believe they could win this game, even when they fell behind, and they were rewarded for their belief. Also, that tip-in by Abrams on the final play was pretty amazing.

Glad you rewatched it and posted this. I didn't want to say too much and appear to be justifying a loss MSU deserved, but I really was impressed with Bama down the stretch. They got breaks, but also hit big shots with defenders in their face and they defended hard to the end. It was an impressive comeback.

I've seen MSU wear a lot of teams out and win easily in the 4th quarter and this one felt like those, but it wasn't in the end.

I agree on the tip in. That's a play you don't see finished much in the women's game, especially by a smaller player.