How good is Baylor?

[Icebear]

Yes, one time just took the ball away from Sims with a two handed block that became a steal.

 

[easttexastrash]

Baylor deserves a lot of credit for the way they played. But I think UCONN's poor shooting tonight kept them in the game. I don't know how many open shots UCONN missed but it was high. Most of the Baylor misses were contested.

Baylor played darn good defense. I contend that it was Sims' poor shooting night that cost Baylor the game.

Let's give some credit where credit is due. Baylor held UCONN to its lowest shooting percentage of the year.

 

[tomcat]

UConn's reaction to Baylor's intensity reminded me in some ways of how previous UConn teams reacted to Notre Dame's pressure during the games that UConn lost: confusion, scrambling and occasional bad shot choices. I'm not saying ND and Baylor play the same way, just that UConn reacted similarly, except, obviously, that UConn won. Baylor is good, maybe a center away from being very good. That kid Davis is a keeper.

 

[Tonyc]

Bottom line Baylor looked good on defense with a lot of no calls and a lot of early fouls called on UConn. We played our game. This season we haven't turned the ball over much and we don't foul much. Tonite on the road both were reversed. So give some credit to Baylor and some to the refs. If you think Im wrong how did Kentucky score that many points against Baylor?

 

[easttexastrash]

So give some credit to...the refs

Funny, the exact same thing that people on the Baylor board are saying.

 

[Bigpetunia]

I thought Baylor hung pretty tough tonight. They were clearly overmatched, and our poor shooting kept them in the game. But they outhustled us in the second half, causing us to lose composure at critical moments. We played tough when we most needed to, but zero points off the bench (despite Kiah's great game) is no recipe for success in the tourney down the road.

 

[Adesmar123]

Let's give some credit where credit is due. Baylor held UCONN to its lowest shooting percentage of the year.

I think UConn held UConn to its lowest percentage shooting of the year.

How good is Baylor? I think that still remains to be seen. Mulkie and the crowd had them psyched up. Baylor lost to Tennessee. That is their best win and its looking weaker.

Going in I think one of the strategies was hold Sims to 20 and let everyone else get what they can. Well it played out that way and Baylor lost. Too bad we won't get much from the Big 12 schedule. It just isn't a good WBB conference. If they lose to ISU or OKST, we'll have our answer.

 

[Tonyc]

Baylors defense did to us what LVilles defense did to Griner.

 

[easttexastrash]

I think UConn held UConn to its lowest percentage shooting of the year.

How good is Baylor? I think that still remains to be seen. Mulkie and the crowd had them psyched up. Baylor lost to Tennessee.quote]

Man, we do suck! We lost to a team that we haven't even played.

 

[Adesmar123]

Sorry...I had that idea in the back of my mind...it should have stayed there..

 

[Bayareahusky]

Lots of thoughts.....First .....kudos to Baylor....great job..... Tennessee should take a look at the hustle and hard "D' employed by the Bears..... they had a lot of heart tonight.... The flopping yes..... the KML foul which Robertson flopped on..... the refs bought it though..... also, on the refs.... I understand things usually even out, but that 3rd foul on Stef... on the offensive drive.... I have seldom seen a call so bad.... did not drive into her.... and defender was always moving quite obviously.... Mo's block on Odyssey was superb..... Good show..... .

 

[easttexastrash]

Lots of thoughts.....First .....kudos to Baylor....great job..... Tennessee should take a look at the hustle and hard "D' employed by the Bears..... they had a lot of heart tonight.... The flopping yes..... the KML foul which Robertson flopped on..... the refs bought it though..... also, on the refs.... I understand things usually even out, but that 3rd foul on Stef... on the offensive drive.... I have seldom seen a call so bad.... did not drive into her.... and defender was always moving quite obviously.... Mo's block on Odyssey was superb..... Good show..... .

If you have ever watched any Baylor games you know how easily Robertson goes to the ground. I can tell you that it was not meant to be a flop, the girl just has trouble staying on her feet. I have even stated that it should be a drinking game...a shot every time she falls.

 

[DobbsRover2]

Man, we do suck! We lost to a team that we haven't even played.

So what's the story again? Is Baylor refusing to play UTenn or is UTenn refusing to play Baylor? And is ESPN or Maya Moore involved in any way?

 

[SallyH]

If you have ever watched any Baylor games you know how easily Robertson goes to the ground. I can tell you that it was not meant to be a flop, the girl just has trouble staying on her feet. I have even stated that it should be a drinking game...a shot every time she falls.

You obviously have no respect for my liver.

 

[easttexastrash]

You obviously have no respect for my liver.

But I do have respect for mine. I cannot handle that many shots over a two hour period.

 

[ocoandasoc]

I thought this would be close – final score is misleading, the game was on the line with 5 minutes left. Baylor just couldn’t quite get over the hump. Mulkey had her team ready – at least defensively. UConn moved the ball well – but often to little effect and took an uncharacteristically high number of poor shots. Credit Baylor’s defense which seems to be improving from game to game. Only one UConn player really excelled – and that was Jefferson. Though Stokes is always a beast on defense. The refs called the game pretty legit – very tight on contact -- but the moving screens didn’t seem to bother them. Dolson looked tired in the second half and both her and Stewart seemed very conscious of their foul trouble which kept them from dominating inside on either end of the floor. But UConn’s defensive effort was as consistent as ever. Sims was 4 of 25 shooting and didn’t get a free throw in the second half. I doubt that any other team will hold Baylor under 60 points the rest of the year.

 

[housekeys]

Baylor played darn good defense. I contend that it was Sims' poor shooting night that cost Baylor the game.

Let's give some credit where credit is due. Baylor held UCONN to its lowest shooting percentage of the year.

Definitely need to give credit to Baylor (especially the supporting cast). Just remember, since we are giving credit where credit is due, do not forget that it was UConn's defense, and especially Bria and Mo, that caused Sim's to shoot poorly. So yea, let's give credit where credit is due.

Now, what cost you the game?

 

[reno tony]

Baylor played darn good defense. I contend that it was Sims' poor shooting night that cost Baylor the game.

Let's give some credit where credit is due. Baylor held UCONN to its lowest shooting percentage of the year.

I think most of Sims' shots were contested. I only saw her take a couple open shots. She had a tough night. Baylor deserves some credit, but I still don't think it was their defense that kept UCONN's percentage or total this low. The only player who couldn't get a good look was KML. They had her covered very well tonight. But Stewie and Bria had so many open looks and couldn't knock them down. I certainly think Baylor deserves their ranking and shouldn't drop because of this loss.

 

[Icebear]

I think most of Sims' shots were contested. I only saw her take a couple open shots. She had a tough night. Baylor deserves some credit, but I still don't think it was their defense that kept UCONN's percentage or total this low. The only player who couldn't get a good look was KML. They had her covered very well tonight. But Stewie and Bria had so many open looks and couldn't knock them down. I certainly think Baylor deserves their ranking and shouldn't drop because of this loss.

It is just what UCONN does to the best player almost every time.

 

[easttexastrash]

Definitely need to give credit to Baylor (especially the supporting cast). Just remember, since we are giving credit where credit is due, do not forget that it was UConn's defense, and especially Bria and Mo, that caused Sim's to shoot poorly. So yea, let's give credit where credit is due.

Now, what cost you the game?

The difference in the game, when I look at the bottom line of the box score, was blocked shots. UCONN had 8 blocks and Baylor had none. Almost every other statistical category, other than blocked shots and, of course, points scored, was very similar.

 

[housekeys]

The difference in the game, when I look at the bottom line of the box score, was blocked shots. UCONN had 8 blocks and Baylor had none. Almost every other statistical category, other than blocked shots and, of course, points scored, was very similar.

A factor for sure. Makes you appreciate Griner and what you had last year a little bit more.

 

[UcMiami]

Great effort by Baylor and I think they should improve in ranking based on this loss.
Davis is definitely a player, saw it in the KY game and again tonight - she needs to work on her outside game though if she wants to play beyond college. Hope she doesn't just settle for the hustle and interior work, but really works on midrange and out shooting.
Sims is very dynamic, but does let her frustrations show - the announcers didn't approve but her third foul was just a blatant push off that every ref in the country has to call. And it was done right out front in front of the official.
I like this Baylor team and think it is elite eight/final four material. Interesting to see how they do in the conference as they have been known not to travel that well pre Griner days and there are some good teams in conference.

 

[DaddyChoc]

I cannot handle that many shots over a two hour period.

Sims could...

 

[EricSD]

To answer the OP's question, better than some thought, not as good as their fans think...

 

[Icebear]

Not near as good as their fans think. The line between this 11 point win and a 25 point blow out was very thin.

A team committing 11 PF/gm is called for 12 in the first half. That changes a game.

Stupidest comment of the night was Mowens and Burke whining at 9:30 in the second half when Sims takes a blatant shove of aggression at Hartley away and is called for the foul. Don't call that foul and you increase the sense of privilege. The call was more important because it was completely unnecessary. The commentary the silliness that detracts from WCBB.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

 

[lynn b]

Yes, as with Tennessee games where they lose or don't play their best, the refs were horrible.

Wow! Most of the posters have stated that they were impressed with Baylor's effort in this game. That should be a positive for a Baylor fan. However, you seem intent on trashing the Boneyard fans. What sporting event have you ever attended where the fans didn't get all over the referees. Being a former Little League umpire, I can attest to that fact. Were the ref's bad? Yes they were. Sims pushing off with one hand was a bad call. Dolson's third foul under the bucket was a flop. I hope that your comments don't represent the majority of Baylor fans, this team has earned better than that.

 

[UcMiami]

Not near as good as their fans think. The line between this 11 point win and a 25 point blow out was very thin.

A team committing 11 PF/gm is called for 12 in the first half. That changes a game.

Stupidest comment of the night was Mowens and Burke whining at 9:30 in the second half when Sims takes a blatant shove of aggression at Hartley away and is called for the foul. Don't call that foul and you increase the sense of privilege. The call was more important because it was completely unnecessary. The commentary the silliness that detracts from WCBB.

Agree completely - that call has to be made because it had nothing to do with a basketball move. You don't make that call and you end up with someone taking a swing later in the game. And while I generally liked the announcers, Burke does grate on my nerves. I actually thought it wasn't a badly officiated game - they bought the flops in the first half but didn't in the second. And at the end of the game minutes played were about normal for everyone because no one was in real foul trouble until Sims got her fourth late.

 

[Waquoit]

I contend that it was Sims' poor shooting night that cost Baylor the game.

It was her entire body of work. She is a talented, selfish player who thinks she better than she is. That stuff kills a team. And the announcers never called really called her on her lousy shot selection and selfish attitude. Instead they covered for her. Making stuff up like how Mo was concerned about being caught from behind by Sims. Not the way she was jogging. Blaming the ref for calling that cheap shot was lame.

 

[easttexastrash]

To answer the OP's question, better than some thought, not as good as their fans think...

LOL...well, only time will tell. They have gone from not top-20, to possible Final Four to in the "minds" of most.