Saturday's conference-tournament bonanza

[BigBird]

She was medically cleared to play.

If it wasn't clear before, it should be clear now. Some of us were/are apprehensive about our Kia, fearing the very thing that has now befallen SC. Dawn felt that a conference title was slipping away from her (and it was), so she wagered her best post player that the kid could reverse their fortunes. Sadly, she did exactly that.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Washington Huskies... LOSE!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

78-74 SC less than 3 to play. SC should pull it out, but credit a rebuilding Kentucky for their play this year.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Washington Huskies... LOSE!

Last night? Yes!

 

[Vowelguy]

I have Kentucky at #15: three wins over the RPI top 25 compared to just one for OSU. And KY's win over Miss St. is better in the committee's eyes than OSU's win over MD.

I'm sure the committee will love being able to put Ohio St as a 5 in Lexington vs the Cats.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Maryland leading Michigan State 30-21 with 7:00 in 2nd quarter.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Last night? Yes!

oh.... Im in shock so I needed some confirmation

 

[HuskyFan1125]

oh.... Im in shock so I needed some confirmation

It was the best game so far in conference tournaments. Oregon denied Plum the ball and sent multiple post players at Osahor. Good game plan and got a win and probably cemented a NCAA bid.

 

[Plebe]

Kentucky fought their hearts out but just could never quite pull even with SC down the stretch. From 77-74 with 3:20 to go, KY would only score 3 more points the rest of the way. Epps had 31, Akhator had 24 and 11.

Wilson was amazing. Davis, Herbert Harrigan and Cuevas-Moore had major contributions.

 

[Plebe]

I'm sure the committee will love being able to put Ohio St as a 5 in Lexington vs the Cats.

You mean for geography reasons? Makes sense, and it won't even disturb the S-curve much if at all.

 

[triaddukefan]

All these women's games are great and all, but there is a mens game that has a little hit of importance here on Tobacco Road that starts in an hour.

Baby Blue bastids

Lemme go grab two pizzas and one brownie..

 

[JustinesGuy]

All these women's games are great and all, but there is a mens game that has a little hit of importance here on Tobacco Road that starts in an hour.

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Baby Blue bastids

Lemme go grab two pizzas and one brownie..

Ever see this pal?

 

[Plebe]

Texas 22, Oklahoma State 19 after 1Q on Fox Sports right now.

One thing that bugs me about Texas (and I'm a Longhorn fan) is that they seem to have a hard time gaining separation in games against lesser teams. That really came back to bite them against Oklahoma and Iowa State.

 

[Vowelguy]

You mean for geography reasons? Makes sense, and it won't even disturb the S-curve much if at all.

Yes. And, further, if they get placed in the Lexington regional, it ensures local presence.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Lots of talk about the "Power 5" conferences, but this year in wbb it's more of a "Power 4". Lots of separation between the other 4 and the Big Ten.

Watching the end of this game, I'm flashing back to last night and Washington. In each case, if Kelsey stops scoring...the wheels come off.

Ohio State shockingly casual on D for a team that ought to be trying to making a comeback.

It's embarrassing. I see no reason why the Big Ten shouldn't field many strong teams.

 

[BroadwayVa]

And how are you medically cleared but still on a scooter??

Medically cleared by the janitor staff---if she is gimping before the game---if you want to protect her for pro status --she sit's--ask any janitor..

 

[Ron and Vida]

OSU still can't play defense. Or they don't know how to play defense. Take your pick.

Or don't want to bothered to play defense

 

[Plebe]

I have to give props to Houston for acquitting themselves well in a competitive loss to Temple. Though UH didn't have a good year, they did improve over last year. Houston's top 2 scorers are both freshmen.

Feyonda Fitzgerald for Temple had 30 points and 7 assists. She, Butts, and Atkinson combined to score 65 of the team's 67 points.

 

[Plebe]

Or don't want to bothered to play defense

OSU's defense is notoriously not good, but it was their offense that lost this game. Purdue scored 71 today, and OSU has won 11 games this year in which their opponent scored more than that.

The big massive reason why OSU lost? Kelsey Mitchell went 3 of 22 from the field, including 1 of 12 from 3, and only 2 of 4 from the foul line. OSU sans Mavunga doesn't have a Plan B if Mitchell goes ice cold and isn't getting herself to the free throw line.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Mississippi State taking it to TAMU 46-22. Half way thru 3rd.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Texas heading towards semifinals. Up by 9 over Oklahoma State with less than a minute in the 4th

 

[HuskyFan1125]

Texas wins 71-60 over the Cowgirls.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

So Coates out tomorrow for Mississippi State game (assuming the bulldogs win )

 

[HuskyFan1125]

PAC12 up next

 

[Plebe]

So Coates out tomorrow for Mississippi State game (assuming the bulldogs win )

The good news is that the women's power conferences have such a long break between conference tournaments and the first game of the NCAA tournament. She'll get about 11 or 12 days of rest before then, and they should rest her for the game vs. a #16 seed as well.