We were out-shot, out-rebounded, out-defended, out-hustled, and out-coached. The alumni in the building had to be disappointed and possibly shocked. Usually, we need 3 players to play well to get a win, especially against a good team, but last night we had only Liya. We need a much better effort at Villanova or we could have another 2-game losing streak.
Speaking of the alumni, the 4 championship teams in attendance lost a combined 9 games. The margins were 4, 1, 15 (at ND), 3, 3, 1 (ND), 6, 9 (ND in 3 OT), and 2 (ND). Four of the losses were to ND, and the only loss in regulation by more than 6 points was at ND. This year's team has already lost by 11, 11, 12, and 15.