Saturday Sweet 16 games

[bballnut90]

I don't see A&M sticking with Notre Dame in the 2nd half as long as ND continues to feed Shepard/Turner. Arike definitely let Carter get into her head midway through and she went on a streak of taking bad selfish shots before Muffet took her out.

 

[Orangutan]

She lays on the floor for a while like she was shot from the grassy noll and needs help getting to her feet. Then she returns the very next play. Drama queens.

Totally unfair comment. She was clearly shaken up. Maybe just had the wind knocked out of her but she was not acting.

 

[eebmg]

Just checked in. ND and TAMU tied 42 at the half. Would not have expected that and I doubt it will continue to the end but nice to see a bit of sweat on the ND side.

 

[Reypl21]

Not that crazy given that she hyperextended her knee the week before the tournament.

I didn't know that, I guess it's not that crazy

 

[bballnut90]

Once again, Notre Dame showing its tremendous underachievement. With one of the best rosters ever seen, they're unable to dominate, struggling and complaining to the refs. Muffet will never be an alpha coach, only good when she's yapping at someone's heels.

Seems a little extreme....A&M isn't a walkover team.. ND's defense was not good and there were a couple of stretches where Ogunbowale was caught yapping to the refs instead of hustling back but Muffet quickly pulled her before Arike came back focused and finished the half strong with a couple of baskets and and assist. Overall a fun first half to watch.

 

[eebmg]

I don't see A&M sticking with Notre Dame in the 2nd half as long as ND continues to feed Shepard/Turner. Arike definitely let Carter get into her head midway through and she went on a streak of taking bad selfish shots before Muffet took her out.

Just caught the last 2 minutes of Q2 when Mabrey made a three and Arike made 2 mid rangers. They are getting their game in order.

 

[Plebe]

I don't see A&M sticking with Notre Dame in the 2nd half as long as ND continues to feed Shepard/Turner. Arike definitely let Carter get into her head midway through and she went on a streak of taking bad selfish shots before Muffet took her out.

I agree. I'm amazed A&M was able to put so many points on the board in the 1st half to stay with ND. Hard to see that lasting through 2 more quarters.

 

[Plebe]

Seems a little extreme....A&M isn't a walkover team.. ND's defense was not good and there were a couple of stretches where Ogunbowale was caught yapping to the refs instead of hustling back but Muffet quickly pulled her before Arike came back focused and finished the half strong with a couple of baskets and and assist. Overall a fun first half to watch.

Eh, Mississippi State didn't struggle this much with A&M, and that was in College Station. No way that MSU is as good as ND this year.

 

[triaddukefan]

@Orangutan How is the attendance looking?

 

[wbball novice]

Babies are cute and all, but all this carrying on about Mulkey being a new grandmother just doesn't quite sit well. Would they ever carry on like this about a male coach being a grandfather?

If a male coach did the elephant song with his grandson, it would go viral in a minute! Kim Mulkey is a story because she can come across as a cartoon coach on the sidelines; it's nice to see she can be a silly human grandma.

 

[Orangutan]

It is actually helping my nerves to be at the game instead of watching on tv.

I would be totally freaking out if watching at home.

I would also be more worried if this didn't happen in 5 out of 6 tournament games last year.

 

[Jmsdawg]

A&M playing over their head but I love it! Will be surprised if ND does not pull away in 2nd half.

 

[Orangutan]

@Orangutan How is the attendance looking?

Good. Lower bowl basically full. Upper bowl probably 2/3 full. I would guess 8000-9000.

 

[UCBaller2012]

ND getting away with contact at the rim a few times this half

 

[DeeHusky]

Like I said yesterday, this A&M team can be good if they kept the defense honest. Keep them guessing and not run every single play through Carter.

 

[Orangutan]

Some of the contested 3s Carter hits...lawd hammercy

 

[SECbbfan24]

I honestly thought A&M didn't have much of a chance today but they are hanging in there. They are playing some great basketball right now.

Its been quite a ride for them this year considering the players they lost to transfer and injury. Kudos to Blair

 

[Orangutan]

Carter 3-15 on 2s and 5 of 7 on 3s. Lol.

 

[eebmg]

TAMU's lack of discipline and frustration starting to seep into the game.

 

[SECbbfan24]

Notre Dame just can't miss now

 

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[UCBaller2012]

Mabrey vs Carter is what we need hahaha

 

[MSUFan2003]

I think ND will pull away in the 4th, but TAMU putting up a fight. They played this same game last year right?

 

[biobioprof]

Down 3 headed into the 4th is waaay better than I feared.

 

[Jmsdawg]

A&M hanging tough, hope it continues!