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Message: [QUOTE="Huskee11, post: 2921934, member: 7171"] I was at the game and had great seats, four rows back where baseline meets sideline. Way closer to the action than I have ever been. Gave me greater appreciation for the physical nature of the game and the speed at which it is played. Some other random thoughts: 1. Well officiated game. Seemed like the bald ref made about 70% of the calls, though. 2. Like how CW and Megan are able to take it strong to the rim. Crystal was the best player out there with Napheesa a close second. 3. Defense seemed to really be in sync considering it was the second game of the season. Very few open looks for Vandy, switching was good and defensive boards were really good. The offense wasn't as good as the defense tonight, but it did generate open shots that we typically make. They were sharing the ball well. Shooting percentage was higher than it felt like, maybe because other than Crystal the threes weren't falling. 4. Napheesa made some shots around the rim look easy that other players would never be able to get in position to take. 5. Lou drew quite a few fouls posting up or cutting to the basket. She must get held, bumped, pushed, whacked more than any player in the country. Showed her offensive versatility on a night she couldn't get a three to drop. The shots she was getting from three were open, except one where it looked from my viewpoint that she got fouled, just off. Saw it in pregame and halftime warmups, just not dropping for her tonight. 6. ONO is going to be very good. Hopefully by March. Coombs is quick and is a good defender. I think she can contribute. Her release is unorthodox and will stand in the way of her being a consistent shooter. 7. The reserves when in together struggle on offense because they aren't able to put any pressure on the defense. But that matters little, what is more important is whether two or three can fit in with the starters for brief periods, one or two at a time. I left tonight feeling more optimistic in that regard. 8. Another reason for optimism is that the four returning starters have all upped their games from last year, and CW fits right in and can defend. [/QUOTE]

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