How will we start the game today? We need the energy and movement from the opening tip that we had against Ball State and which has to be our modus operandi from now on. Assuming Ash starts again, we need consistency building off of last game and her not expecting 17 points to just happen every game but understanding that every game she has to work hard for opportunities. She does not seem to be the former type of player but it will be interesting to see how she plays today. More confidence or frustration if things don't go her way and the defense is a lot tougher? For her and the other 3 freshmen, the mistakes on the defensive end have to be limited and on the offensive end they can't force moves or shots.
More than anything, we need Paige to continue her return to her former prowess and to take several more shots, hopefully 18-20. As a team, we cannot allow them to have open 3s at anytime, but especially not in the beginning when we can dig ourselves a hole. Aubrey and Liyah need to stay away from unnecessary fouls, like reach ins or illegal screens, and to rebound the ball well. All in all, our defense has to be locked in as a team.
It will be a very important game for us at this point since it is virtually a home game and one that we are expected to win against a Top 25 team. I think we will.
More than anything, we need Paige to continue her return to her former prowess and to take several more shots, hopefully 18-20. As a team, we cannot allow them to have open 3s at anytime, but especially not in the beginning when we can dig ourselves a hole. Aubrey and Liyah need to stay away from unnecessary fouls, like reach ins or illegal screens, and to rebound the ball well. All in all, our defense has to be locked in as a team.
It will be a very important game for us at this point since it is virtually a home game and one that we are expected to win against a Top 25 team. I think we will.
