She would have played at least 20 after AP fouled out anyway.
Amari had her moments. She played well in the first quarter with several layups made. Held the ball up high. Looked very good. The speed of this game seemed to get to her later. The entire team didn't set up for rebounds except for defense. We were out rebounded on offense. Rebounds are about desire and block-outs. Speed was lacking after Nika went down. The most rebounds were gathered in by Griffin on both ends. She was active in the UConn tradition.
Nika's injury started when she attempted to rebound and was backed down then hit by a player's knee. Nika's desire and speed usually results in her getting a number of bounds or loose balls.
When Amari played at the top of the key she is out of position for rebounding. Hope our bigs coaches reinforce their need to keep the ball high and pass from that position. The passes into the high post position on offense were much too soft and Amari didn't come to the ball as we were taught in HS. She also telegraphs her passing intensions.
Our 6'3" player, Edwards was tried up repeatedly when she quickly brought the ball down to waist height inviting a quick double time and loss of position at several points late in this game.
With so many players out of their normal position and not used to playing quality minutes together, one wonders why we didn't play zone for more minutes. This might have prevented the easy inside looks and many trips to the foul line that playing our man to man resulted in.