Battle for Atlantis Tournament -- November 19-21

[nwhoopfan]

Marquette vs. UCLA for the Championship. I'm betting NOBODY called that matchup.

 

[Plebe]

Marquette wins! A very tight contest with Gonzaga, but held it together and made the plays down the stretch.

I'm more than happy to eat some partial crow for downplaying their win over Texas yesterday.

Last year Marquette had a very disappointing OOC, where they got blown out by Colorado and Georgia in their only two meaningful tests. Nice to see them flipping that script so far this season.

 

[Plebe]

Marquette vs. UCLA for the Championship. I'm betting NOBODY called that matchup.

I was gonna say, I bet no one's bingo card had Texas, Louisville, and Tennessee going 1-3 so far.

(And does the one win even count if it's over Rutgers?)

(Sorry Rutgers fans, but at this point for y'all any publicity is good publicity.)

 

[baggerbob]

This team does not seem dialed end defensively as previous teams. Rebounding for a team with Rickea, Horston, Key should be WAY better than this. Offense is too much 1 on 1, there is zero identify.

I've honestly tried to defend Kellie because she has challenged her team with this schedule but this on par with Holly ball so far. Frankly I think last years group was better despite not having nearly as much talent and depth.

Also this is a good lesson that more talent does not always equate to better/more wins. TN may end up getting it together down the road but you have to admit its been massively underwhelming so far.

At halftime of the South Carolina and Stanford game
They said the same thing bad defense and rebounding, and terrible offense.
Holly part 2.

 

[HuskyNan]

NO. GAME. THREADS.

 

[rubymae4]

I didn’t watch the TN game but you can see the offensive struggles in the assists stat. Less than 2 assists/quarter says this team is not playing as a team.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Looking forward to Texas and Louisville game

 

[Audi1954]

Looking forward to Texas and Louisville game

Is it only on Flo Hoops? Anyone know how to watch?

 

[cancontent]

Is it only on Flo Hoops? Anyone know how to watch?

Only on FloHoops.

 

[Audi1954]

Only on FloHoops.

Ok thanks

 

[CaliHuskyFan]

Oh dear. Looks like I may have to spend more time on Volnation later tonight.

I'm holding off on posting a certain chair dance meme because it would be a karma rule violation while UConn is playing.

The desperation and wailing over on their board is off the charts. They're actually pining for Andy Landers to come in, sign on as an assistant coach, back-bench it for Kellie, & save the season for them. Not making this up . . .

 

[GamecockFam]

The desperation and wailing over on their board is off the charts. They're actually pining for Andy Landers to come in, sign on as an assistant coach, back-bench it for Kellie, & save the season for them. Not making this up . . .

It's been a bad weekend to be a Tennessee sports fan...

 

[SECbbfan24]

They're actually pining for Andy Landers to come in, sign on as an assistant coach

Thats hilarious. The wildest one I saw was a couple suggesting Holly come back but as the recruiting coordinator

 

[SECbbfan24]

Louisville defeats Texas 71-63

 

[Plebe]

It's been a bad weekend to be a Tennessee sports fan...

 

[Plebe]

Well, they get to play Rutgers tomorrow. That oughta get 'em to 2-3.

 

[Iluvacc2]

Well, they get to play Rutgers tomorrow. That oughta get 'em to 2-3.

Silver lining and all

 

[Plebe]

Silver lining and all

From 1-3 to 2-3 is a 15-percentage-point-increase in winning percentage! Gotta look at the bright side.

 

[Coler]

Well, they get to play Rutgers tomorrow. That oughta get 'em to 2-3.

 

[eebmg]

From 1-3 to 2-3 is a 15-percentage-point-increase in winning percentage! Gotta look at the bright side.

Dammit, our winning percentage did not change after this win.

 

[donalddoowop]

Maybe, but Texas was number 3 when UConn beat them. Also, I believe they will be tough when Harmon returns.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Championship game
Marquette v UCLA
12 noon EST Monday on ESPN2

Consolation game
Tennessee v Gonzaga
2.30 pm EST Monday ESPNU

 

[jdote33]

Maybe, but Texas was number 3 when UConn beat them. Also, I believe they will be tough when Harmon returns.

Texas is going to be interesting to follow. From their post game press conference, it sounds like Rori may be back against Princeton on Sunday. And then their December schedule is not too bad. I think Kansas State of course will be a challenge on NYE. So their next big game against a top 20 team will be Jan 15th.
On the flip side Tennessee has Virginia Tech and Stanford before Christmas. They got Gonzaga today as well. It's an interesting contrast. Two teams ranked top 5 in the preseason who have struggled out of the gates. One's schedule may get progressively harder, with a couple of top 12 out of conference matchups in addition to a tough conference. The other's will get a bit easier atleast in the near future and with the conference being a bit down this year.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Does it seem odd to anyone else that the championship game is being played first?