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Message: [QUOTE="Longtime fan, post: 4953600, member: 7093"] Everything you say is true. A few observations I need to offer, just because it is what I saw on the court. Paige did not have one of her best games. She missed more shots than usual. I agree that she may be the best player in women's college basketball, but she wasn't at that level tonight. And Edwards was off her best game, as well. Her mid range shot just didn't look right. Nika was amazing in her "swan song" game. Her defense caught the attention of the announcers and her three point shots were critical to keep us in the game. KK was brilliant, mixed with some freshman mistakes. On occasion she was moving so fast that she lost control, and turned the ball over. But her flashes were breathtaking, and we can look forward to greatness from her. ASH was terrific on defense and in rebounding/ball security. Unfortunately, after a nice start, her shot went south. And we needed a big night from her to win this one. ICE was really good in all respects. Some of the fouls called on her were those "mystery calls," where the tv viewer can see no real contact. But her rebounding was solid, her passing excellent and her shot was well targeted. She had the kind of first year we hoped for; she overcame her injury/surgery, and fit into the game at the highest level by season's end. That foul call with 9 seconds remaining was tragic. But there is no guarantee that we convert a shot at that point. The game could not have been closer. Had we played a bit better, we win. But to have done all this ( battled to the end in final four ) with the injuries to the team is incredible. A tribute to the players and the coaches. Well done. See you next year. P.S. would love to see Iowa win it all, but I don't think they can. [/QUOTE]

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