Indiana Post Game Thread

[RedStickHusky]

Vegas opening line has South Carolina favored by 13 points. I thought it might be higher.

Over/under around 110? Like a 60-50 game...

 

[Stymie]

ND did not choke. That was a great game.

I agree.
Just a mistake at the most inopertune time..
Not a choke.
Other team made a play.
Period.

 

[Cuango]

If we can get the same production from ONO & AE for three more games, I like our chances.

 

[jaydee602]

Over/under around 110? Like a 60-50 game...

Actually, the over/ under is 125. That translates to a 69-56 final.

 

[FanFromMaine]

She is also really inconsistent, but she was at her best when it counted. Berger was not.

Last time I saw Ali Patberg play was with Crystal Dangerfield in a FIBA tournament. Does she surpass Caroline Doty in years at college???

 

[UcMiami]

Simple reason. Azzi is a much better 3-point shooter than Nika is....

I'm still trying to figure out how you reach "lights out" on two attempts in two games.

Come on guys - notice the guy with the shades - that is an indication of a bit of tongue in check regarding the post.

But it is worth noting that she is 3-5 from 3 (.600) in the NCAA tournament vs Fudd who is 10-23 (.435) and Paige who is 3-9 (.333) and Christyn 3-15 (.200) and Evina and Carolina who are both 2-6 (.333)

 

[Gus Mahler]

Gotta give kudos to Christine Williams as well as ONO. Both played great games.

What's this? An objective, positive post?

 

[RedStickHusky]

Come on guys - notice the guy with the shades - that is an indication of a bit of tongue in check regarding the post.

But it is worth noting that she is 3-5 from 3 (.600) in the NCAA tournament vs Fudd who is 10-23 (.435) and Paige who is 3-9 (.333) and Christyn 3-15 (.200) and Evina and Carolina who are both 2-6 (.333)

Thanks, and my bad. It is hard to tell around here sometimes.

 

[The deacon]

Last time I saw Ali Patberg play was with Crystal Dangerfield in a FIBA tournament. Does she surpass Caroline Doty in years at college???

My heart went out to Ali when I watched the post-game presser. She handled it pretty well considering how much she was crying. It was a hard few minutes to watch, even though I am no Hoosiers fan. She should be proud of how she played today, and of her career. I'm sure her coaches, teammates and family are proud of her.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Come on guys - notice the guy with the shades - that is an indication of a bit of tongue in check regarding the post.

But it is worth noting that she is 3-5 from 3 (.600) in the NCAA tournament vs Fudd who is 10-23 (.435) and Paige who is 3-9 (.333) and Christyn 3-15 (.200) and Evina and Carolina who are both 2-6 (.333)

One a game from Nika is enough to keep her defender from sagging into the lane...

 

[RedStickHusky]

My heart went out to Ali when I watched the post-game presser. She handled it pretty well considering how much she was crying. It was a hard few minutes to watch, even though I am no Hoosiers fan. She should be proud of how she played today, and of her career.

All these kids work so hard. Only one team goes out with a win.

 

[The deacon]

All these kids work so hard. Only one team goes out with a win.

Well said, RedStickHusky. I doubt Ali and Co. seriously thought they might win the title, but that realization doesn't ease the hurt when a career ends (especially one so long as hers).

 

[Longtime fan]

Where's Piath?

I believe she remained in Stores with " work to do." I assume this is academic reference. To keep up her grades and complete course work. Geno mentioned something in his press conference.

 

[Longtime fan]

All these kids work so hard. Only one team goes out with a win.

The emotion reflects her awareness that this element of her youth ( which has been dominant probably since she was about 6) is now over. She is not going toe a pro. There is nom where else to play that can replicate her IU experience. It is hard to say good bye.

 

[cferraro04]

Calling 9 points "double figures" is like the exact opposite of "technically".. jus sayin'

Give me a break. 1 point separated 5 players from being “technically” being in double figures…I’m just sayin’

 

[TeamFirst!]

Solid overall game. Going forward though I don't think it's enough. Azzi is playing 35 minutes or more every game. Would she maybe shoot a little better if it were 30 minutes instead? Would giving Caroline even 5 minutes of her time really hurt the team? Same with Paige or Christyn. Just slice 2-3 minutes off their PT and keep everyone fresher. We still trend downward a little in the 4th because Geno is inherently risk averse. A natural born conservative. He sends his horses out there until they are dog tired and then he wonders why they miss that 3 pointer at the end of the game. We have a stable of horses. We really should use them. We are getting by so far and we may be able to beat NC State with this approach as well but the deep teams like Stanford and South Carolina are a bridge too far if we don't use our depth. They will push us off the floor in the 4th if we aren't fresh.

All year long it was clear that we were mainly a guard based offense. We finally are hitting the offensive boards knowing they are going to put it up. South Carolina has been doing that all year. Why did it take so long to "get it"? We absolutely need to shoot the 3 well and score well to beat SC and Stanford. And we need to at least hold our own on the boards.

 

[cferraro04]

That would be the upset of all-time I think.

Upset of all time Louisville beating Griner led Baylor.

 

[eebmg]

It was ND's game until Baby Mb lost concentration. That one position lost the game.

The steal was so slick and clean that even the Mabrey flopping gene did not kick in

 

[Stymie]

Well said, RedStickHusky. I doubt Ali and Co. seriously thought they might win the title, but that realization doesn't ease the hurt when a career ends (especially one so long as hers).

True competitors always play to win.
And believe they will .

 

[pvdoggy]

She is also really inconsistent, but she was at her best when it counted. Berger was not.

This is the first game I have seen her play and she was quite good today.

 

[MSGRET]

Upset of all time Louisville beating Griner led Baylor.

Louisville was not a 10 seed when they beat Baylor, Creighton is.

 

[Mdoggie]

What's this? An objective, positive post?

And no mention of Betts?

 

[CTBballfan243]

Obviously not good. She must be more than a little bummed no to be with the team. I thought the team kept a closer watch on the academics.

Plath is an adult. It is her responsibility to make sure she is getting her work done. College isn’t grade school where Mommy and daddy sit with her and make her do her home work. In college you either swim or you sink. It’s up to you.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Upset of all time Louisville beating Griner led Baylor.

Good call.

 

[Los24]

Solid overall game. Going forward though I don't think it's enough. Azzi is playing 35 minutes or more every game. Would she maybe shoot a little better if it were 30 minutes instead? Would giving Caroline even 5 minutes of her time really hurt the team? Same with Paige or Christyn. Just slice 2-3 minutes off their PT and keep everyone fresher. We still trend downward a little in the 4th because Geno is inherently risk averse. A natural born conservative. He sends his horses out there until they are dog tired and then he wonders why they miss that 3 pointer at the end of the game. We have a stable of horses. We really should use them. We are getting by so far and we may be able to beat NC State with this approach as well but the deep teams like Stanford and South Carolina are a bridge too far if we don't use our depth. They will push us off the floor in the 4th if we aren't fresh.

All year long it was clear that we were mainly a guard based offense. We finally are hitting the offensive boards knowing they are going to put it up. South Carolina has been doing that all year. Why did it take so long to "get it"? We absolutely need to shoot the 3 well and score well to beat SC and Stanford. And we need to at least hold our own on the boards.

Agreed on balancing mins a little better. Also, gotta get past a tough NC St team first!