I agree with the Texas win 100%. Maryland was steamrolling everyone. And Texas could not come close to handling their next opponent, South Carolina....it was a walkover game. I think Arizona is a close second when it comes to surprises. They manhandled UCONN form the tip-off and then came out "flat" against Stanford. But they rallied, even on a huge off-day for McDonald. Arizona missed lay-ups ( I remember a perfect in-bound play from under the hoop where an open lay-up was blown); and left many points on the free throw line ( including from " dead eye" shooter McDonald. ). Still, they only lose by one. They clearly could be champs. The only reason Stanford beat them is because they play them so often, and know what to expect and how to react. They also have some great players. But they were not clearly the better team. Better to be lucky than good.
She got better looks vs UCONN. When she had daylight from 3 against either team she was hitting shots. Difference was Wilson blanketed her all game in the final. When Aari forced it, shots weren't falling. She had a great showing vs UCONN but didn't exactly light it up, she shot 41% from the floor and went 8-11 from the line. Her efficiency and overall numbers were far better in regionals.
If that's true, it's a coaching issue.
I thought we did a really good job on her in the second half. She weaves through everybody to make a bank shot (the one Christyn fouled out on) where you tip your cap. But her early offense gave them a lead and their D was good enough to hold it.
Agree with this. First half is where she went off and created the separation, and she wasn't able to do that vs Stanford which was ultimately the difference in both games IMO. Against Stanford she started forcing the issue too much and played hero ball rather than looking to get teammates involved.
As incredible as Arizona played, and as poorly as UConn played, hitting 5 out of 20 layups was the difference in the game.
True
I trust her words. Goes to what Geno was saying about immaturity, not just on the court.
If it's true, it's a team issue.
I'd add in Sedona Prince
Wait! Did someone besides Christyn say they took them lightly?
When Paige and Evina were asked about it they didn't deny the statement from Christyn, they in fact promised not to take anyone light again. Christyn is a leader of the team, she represents the pulse of it, I believe she was honest when she said it.
That's really disappointing.
She was 7-17 against Uconn, marginally better but not remotely “unstoppable” as some have proclaimed.
