MD vs. Iowa: Holey Moley!

[MdStang]

68 - 51 at half time. Best offensive game I've seen this year.

Clark is red hot from 3 (8 - 11) with 29 points. On the down side 5 TOs.

Benzan for MD is 8 - 9 from 3!

BTW I still think Paige is Freshman and Player of the year. More efficient, more steals, half as many TOs as Clark.

The game is on the Big Ten Network.

 

[Centerstream]

And there's a game thread on the General sub forum.

 

[EricSD]

Wow what a performance by the two 3-point shooters!!

 

[eebmg]

68 - 51 at half time. Best offensive game I've seen this year.

Clark is red hot from 3 (8 - 11) with 29 points. On the down side 5 TOs.

Benzan for MD is 8 - 9 from 3!

BTW I still think Paige is Freshman and Player of the year. More efficient, more steals, half as many TOs as Clark.

The game is on the Big Ten Network.

So. Who is winning?

 

[chrissaran]

Sorry. Not paying to watch one game.

 

[f1f1ferrari]

Nothing like a good defensive game!

 

[Husky fanatic]

68% from 3 by Maryland. Only 61% from 2 point land. Very entertaining first half. Caitlin Clark sure has range and certainly should be considered for NFOY. Although I’m biased and am rooting for Paige. I normally discount Maryland about this time of year but this year they might have a chance if they carry today’s performance forward against a top 10 program. Probably not !

 

[Bills Fan]

111-93 Md. 34 for Clark; 3 Md guards in the mid to upper 20s for about 85 points! Not a defensive gem for either team.

 

[darkstar1]

And defense wins championships! Not much exhibited in this game. But Clark is a really good volume shooter, on a team that won’t be contending in March. Paige seems to have so many more levels to her game at this point.

 

[hoopsfan22]

That game was like our game against Arkansas.

 

[donalddoowop]

Sorry. Not paying to watch one game.

Do you have to pay for the Big Ten Network?

 

[bbsamjj]

Most importantly for MD/national implications, Angel Reese played her first game for MD since about 4 games into the season.

 

[eebmg]

Most importantly for MD/national implications, Angel Reese played her first game for MD since about 4 games into the season.

How did she look?

 

[bbsamjj]

a bit rusty but she also scored 8pts and had 3 rebounds in only 11 minutes

 

[GreatValue]

How did she look?

11 mins, 2-2 FG, 4-6 FT, 3 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 blk, 2 PF, 8 Pts looks like she's just missing a steal to fill in all stats

 

[GreatValue]

a bit rusty but she also scored 8pts and had 3 rebounds in only 11 minutes

Wow that's considered rusty?!?! Her stats per minute were better than 2 starters on Iowa

 

[huskyd]

111-93 Md. 34 for Clark; 3 Md guards in the mid to upper 20s for about 85 points! Not a defensive gem for either team.

There were 32 3's scored in this one. Brenda said that Caitlin Clark was the "best freshman in the country" because no one, but no one, could score so many points vs the Terps EXCEPT the best freshman in the country. (Ms. Clark does turn the ball over at an alarming rate for a top guard.) I suppose the inability of either team to guard the perimeter doesn't figure into the discussion.
Depending upon the ultimate draw, UConn may have a chance to contend with Maryland (never beaten the Huskies) and undo the Razorback fiasco. Let's hope.

 

[GreatValue]

There were 32 3's scored in this one. Brenda said that Caitlin Clark was the "best freshman in the country" because no one, but no one, could score so many points vs the Terps EXCEPT the best freshman in the country. (Ms. Clark does turn the ball over at an alarming rate for a top guard.) I suppose the inability of either team to guard the perimeter doesn't figure into the discussion.
Depending upon the ultimate draw, UConn may have a chance to contend with Maryland (never beaten the Huskies) and undo the Razorback fiasco. Let's hope.

To Frese defense she made the “best freshman” comment before today’s game. Clouden (MSU)) I believe scored 30 on MD as well Frese is not the only one who shares that opinion however I would choose Paige of Clark bc Paige’s overall game IMO is better.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Frese calling Clark the best Freshman is a non story. They haven't faced Bueckers, have they? Plus every coach is always trying to pump up their own conference. Nothing to see here.

 

[Hoops66]

There were 32 3's scored in this one. Brenda said that Caitlin Clark was the "best freshman in the country" because no one, but no one, could score so many points vs the Terps EXCEPT the best freshman in the country. (Ms. Clark does turn the ball over at an alarming rate for a top guard.) I suppose the inability of either team to guard the perimeter doesn't figure into the discussion.
Depending upon the ultimate draw, UConn may have a chance to contend with Maryland (never beaten the Huskies) and undo the Razorback fiasco. Let's hope.

How many points did Paige put up against Md.? Points are a major part for sure but I'd rather have PB's points, rebs, steals, low TO's and overall team control. But then I don't know as much as Brenda.

 

[Geesworld]

Maryland is scary. Top 4 team in my opinion.

 

[JordyG]

a bit rusty but she also scored 8pts and had 3 rebounds in only 11 minutes

Playa.

 

[JordyG]

Frese calling Clark the best Freshman is a non story. They haven't faced Bueckers, have they? Plus every coach is always trying to pump up their own conference. Nothing to see here.

Agreed. Yet if Clarke isn't the best freshman in the country she's darn close.

 

[huskyd]

Brenda's in a long line of coaches who have either never beaten Geno and/or just resent his success. Any way, however circuitous, Brenda and others (see: Dawn) can disparage UConn's program they will take.
I have no problem with excellence in players or programs other than our Huskies; it's great for the game to produce attractive talent. And I'm sure Caitlin Clark is exceptional. So are others playing today.
Aside from the pride I (and most of you, I'm sure) take in our Paige, the Buckets Meister is leading a good and inexperienced group to a winning season. Don't think Iowa's in that discussion.

 

[donalddoowop]

Clark is exceptional. However, she had, I believe, 29 points in the first half. She scored five in the second half. I think she got tired.

 

[DEpup]

I guess there was absolutely no defense?

 

[nwhoopfan]

the Buckets Meister is leading a good and inexperienced group to a winning season. Don't think Iowa's in that discussion.

By that simple definition, Clark is in that discussion. Iowa is 12-7 and most of their contributors are Fr. or Sophs. So...

 

[Urshurak]

The way UConn's defense is playing now, I don't think Clark gets that many. Looks to me like when each team didn't have the ball, they moved to the sidelines to grab a coke while the other team raced down the court to score.

I don't know much about IOWA or MD this year, have they played a TOUGH defensive team yet? Clearly, neither of them are tough on defense.

 

[MdStang]

The way UConn's defense is playing now, I don't think Clark gets that many. Looks to me like when each team didn't have the ball, they moved to the sidelines to grab a coke while the other team raced down the court to score.

I don't know much about IOWA or MD this year, have they played a TOUGH defensive team yet? Clealry, nether of them are tough on defense.

Rutgers, Indiana, Nebraska and Northwestern are usually the best defensive teams UMD faces. They scored 91 on Rutgers, 84 0n Indiana and 95 on Nebraska. They play Northwestern this Sunday at 4pm on ESPN 2.

 

[Urshurak]

Rutgers, Indiana, Nebraska and Northwestern are usually the best defensive teams UMD faces. They scored 91 on Rutgers, 84 0n Indiana and 95 on Nebraska. They play Northwestern this Sunday at 4pm on ESPN 2.

Thanks. I'll try and catch some of these.