Texas A&M @ Southern California - 12/15/17

[Plebe]

USC 30-29 at the half. They played with more discipline and honestly hit a few more open shots than the Aggies. Carter looked exhausted the entire 2nd quarter. The Aggies had their chances with far more missed bunnies and open shots., but USC had their seniors Mayzck and Adams come through in clutch situations. Early on Carter took Moore to the basket whenever she wanted. As the first quarter ended Carter stopped driving, and played the end of the first looking winded. In the 2nd Carter tried to settle for outside shots, none of which fell. Williams missed a lot of wide open 3's and Hillsman's poor footwork inside pushed every bunny to the front of the rim. Hillsman had to be subbed quite a bit since all she needed was two consecutive trips down the floor and she looked winded.

Aggies have been ice cold but staying in the game with offensive rebounding. Carter is the only one with hot hand for A&M (18 of her team's 29 points). USC has all 5 starters with at least 5 points apiece.

 

[Kaizen]

Chennedy Carter and Kristen Simon looking great so far.
And Minyon Moore with an early 3.

Carter is so far the best player, much better than others tonight

 

[JordyG]

Start of the 2nd half and Hillsman finally gets her first field goal.

 

[JordyG]

Carter is so far the best player, much better than others tonight

Carter is the best scorer, but her team also appears to be more talented than USC. Frankly Howard is my kind of player.

 

[Shades]

I didnt know that the Pac 12 network was a part of Sling until @Plebe mentioned it either in the off-season or during the NCAAs I watched games last year via a bootleg streaming site.

Is it part of Sling's most basic package?

 

[JordyG]

If Williams could hit a shot or two and if Hillsman had a little motor and endurance this wouldn't be close.

 

[Plebe]

Is it part of Sling's most basic package?

Sling has two main packages, "Orange" and "Blue," both of which include the Pac-12 Networks.
One of them is $20, the other is $25. Or you can get both for $40.

 

[JordyG]

41-39 Aggies with 4:07 left in the 3rd. The TO came just in time for Hillsman. She's asserted herself more this quarter and scored some easy baskets. The Aggies are still dominating the glass. Carter has scored from the outside this quarter and has had maybe one drive since the 1st period.

 

[JordyG]

Not Danni Williams' night offensively.

 

[Plebe]

Not Danni Williams' night offensively.

She's been in a slump lately. If she had her shot going A&M would be way ahead.

 

[JordyG]

It's seems both of these teams feel, well I've set one screen, that's enough for this trip.

 

[JordyG]

48-43 USC 50 secs left.

 

[Kaizen]

Sadie has 13 pts ...not bad.

 

[JordyG]

25 secs. left Carter finally tries to drive inside for the first time in the quarter, puts it behind her back and turns it over for the easy fast break 2 for Edwards. 50-43 USC. USC has played with patience, they've executed when necessary and they've hit more open shots, kept their TO's to a minimum, all despite getting crunched on the boards. They've counted on their senior leadership and they've come through.

 

[JordyG]

Carter hits another outside shot, 50-45 at the end of the 3rd.

 

[Kaizen]

Carter hits another outside shot, 50-45 at the end of the 3rd.

She has 25 pts but 4 TOs ...I like her quickness

 

[MilfordHusky]

Jordan Adams has been a real spark for USC off the bench with 5 points in the 2nd. The Aggies have no offense without Kennedy on the floor.

Jordan was not a great shooter in high school, but she was a tough, physical kid. She played on the Mater Dei champuonship team with Kaleena.

 

[JordyG]

Aggies on a 12-2 run lead 55-52 at the 7:24 mark. Carter with 9 of the points. She has 30 now.

 

[JordyG]

Edwards gave the Aggies some issues so Blair switched Williams off of her for Carter. Hillsman sits with 4 fouls and 6 points.

 

[Plebe]

4th foul on Hillsman with 6:25 to go.

 

[JordyG]

I would love to see Carter go inside more and draw some fouls. She's only tried once this half.

 

[Plebe]

I wonder if USC is ever gonna figure out that they need to guard Carter on the arc. They only have 6 minutes to figure it out.

 

[triaddukefan]

Carter is fun to watch

 

[JordyG]

Williams back on Edwards.

 

[JordyG]

Carter has to feel man, do I have to score every point? The Aggies go up by 6, Carter gets a little tired and the rest of these guys couldn't hit their own face. USC retakes the lead 65-64.