Pac-12 Tournament thread

[nwhoopfan]

USC is up 14-2 but Pili just picked up her 2nd foul barely over halfway thru Q2. That could be huge. Of course if UCLA can't hit a shot it won't matter.

 

[WestsideWaltz]

It took two overtime’s and home court to beat a UCLA team without Onyenwere so while hoping for a good, close game I expect USC’s year to end tonight. But don’t ask me about Stan vs OS... I have no idea.

Even if they lose (and USC is up big in the first), Trakh has said they will play in the NIT.

 

[DefenseBB]

Come on @Plebe we need you to inspire the Trojans to beat UCLA as NW lost to Indiana! Put on that tunic, shield, sword and sandals!

 

[nwhoopfan]

I don't particularly like USC, but I think they are getting hosed here. Pili and Overbeck are picking up fouls simply because they are big and strong and opposing players bounce off of them.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Well UCLA starting to get 2nd and 3rd opportunities now and chipping away at the lead. 7-0 run has it down to 21-12.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Trakh rolling the dice bringing Pili back in to start Q2.

 

[nwhoopfan]

UCLA is within 1 after trailing by as much as 16. Pili just got away with one, absolutely plowed over Corsaro. That was a charge, but refs call the block.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Chou really picking the Bruins up, 10 off the bench. Pili just got #3 and the Bruins can take the lead.

 

[nwhoopfan]

37-36 UCLA at the half. USC playing pretty well without Pili. UCLA really picked up their shooting after a dreadful start.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Pili gets foul #4 2 1/2 minutes into Q3. I think she earned that one. I still think that was poor management by Trakh. He gained a few minutes of her in Q2 and sacrificed her for most of the 2nd half.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Ros hanging out w/ Tara.

 

[nwhoopfan]

11-0 run for USC. Maybe they just leave Pili on the bench? Up 52-46.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Now UCLA surging back, up 1. Forcing TOs.

 

[domerduck]

Pili is back and now point guard with the behind the back dribble and pass for the and one to June.

 

[nwhoopfan]

For 2 teams I'm not a big fan of, this is an entertaining game.

 

[domerduck]

She got her good...I say Clay Helton could use some of these SC players

 

[nwhoopfan]

USC imploding now, UCLA up 9 w/ 2 1/2 min. left. It often isn't pretty, but UCLA wins games.

 

[domerduck]

UCLA up by 9, Rogers fouls ou.t

 

[domerduck]

USC 21 fouls, UCLA 11 fouls

 

[domerduck]

Bruins win 73-66.

 

[nwhoopfan]

73-66 final

 

[Lorcan]

73-66 final

Stanford and Oregon State fans all groan in despair. Unless you're Nadia Fingall who REALLY doesn't want to see more of USC.

If Kat Tudor has a night like she had last night, watch out Cardinal.

 

[domerduck]

That cements the UCLA's 2 seed. I also think with the 5 teams left all hosting in the last reveal, that all those will hold their spots.

 

[nwhoopfan]

26 pts 15 reb for Onyenwere

 

[domerduck]

Stanford and Oregon State fans all groan in despair. Unless you're Nadia Fingall who REALLY doesn't want to see more of USC.

If Kat Tudor has a night like she had last night, watch out Cardinal.

I think the Beavs would love to play UCLA.