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Message: [QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 3389259, member: 1131"] I had assumed that Liv would guard Cox, but the Kyla option appeals to me for just the reasons that CocoHusky stated. Cox is the least quick and least mobile of the Baylor starters, especially since this is her second game back from her injury. And she will have help. The matchup will be similar to Stef's successful defense against Chiney Ogwumike a few years ago. I think fans, including Boneyarders, overrate the importance of raw athleticism in forecasting a game like this. Some people seem to think that if UConn had five Aubreys (of appropriate height for their positions) in its starting lineup, they would be unbeatable. It ain't so -- coaches like Geno and Mulkey understand the importance of operating in the system and playing smart. If UConn wins on Thursday, it will be because intelligent team play overcomes raw athletic talent. I think that is exactly what will happen. [/QUOTE]