Week 5 preview (Dec. 6-12)

[nwhoopfan]

Virginia lost to American U. UVa fell to 3-7. Will they win more than 1-2 games in the ACC? Can their coach possibly survive after this season?

 

[LETTERL]

What happens when a Turkey gets too close to a fire?? They get burned. The Liberty Flames roasted the Gobblers of VPI 59-40. Hard to win when you shoot 28% from the field. Imma stay off of the VPI Message Board for awhile until it simmers down, cause I know the fans are heated right about now. They are probably still heated about the Tenn game, and now this.

I don't understand what is going on with Virginia Tech. This isn't their first stinker of the season. Kitley was a non-factor against Liberty. If Sheppard hadn't been lights out, the MOV might have been bigger. She got very little support from her teammates.

I know when NC State plays VaTech, the Hokies never shoot as poorly as they did against Liberty.

 

[cancontent]

What happens when a Turkey gets too close to a fire?? They get burned. The Liberty Flames roasted the Gobblers of VPI 59-40. Hard to win when you shoot 28% from the field. Imma stay off of the VPI Message Board for awhile until it simmers down, cause I know the fans are heated right about now. They are probably still heated about the Tenn game, and now this.

Thanks for the heads up. I thought about checking it out after seeing the score. Now.....not so much.

I don't understand what is going on with Virginia Tech. This isn't their first stinker of the season. Kitley was a non-factor against Liberty. If Sheppard hadn't been lights out, the MOV might have been bigger. She got very little support from her teammates.

I know when NC State plays VaTech, the Hokies never shoot as poorly as they did against Liberty.

Who does VT have other than Kitley as a post? This could be a large weak spot for the team for the balance of the season if this continues.

 

[DefenseBB]

Yeah, this takes a bit of the shine off Tennessee's narrow victory over VA Tech when they follow it up by getting blown out by Liberty.

I know it’s not your favorite school but in the neighborhood that you have WSU and Gonzaga tonight. I have my money on the Zags-who you got?

And BTW, Taylor has 16.3 point per game 15 assists and 15 turnovers in 8 games against an unbelievably soft schedule this far so yeah maybe she found her niche playing cupcakes…but being efficient as a facilitator…not so much.

 

[triaddukefan]

Thanks for the heads up. I thought about checking it out after seeing the score. Now.....not so much.

Who does VT have other than Kitley as a post? This could be a large weak spot for the team for the balance of the season if this continues.

They don't have any other post available... they had one.. a 6'5 transfer from WVU, but she tore her ACL before the season. The next tallest available players are 6'2 and 6'1 Forwards.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I know it’s not your favorite school but in the neighborhood that you have WSU and Gonzaga tonight. I have my money on the Zags-who you got?

And BTW, Taylor has 16.3 point per game 15 assists and 15 turnovers in 8 games against an unbelievably soft schedule this far so yeah maybe she found her niche playing cupcakes…but being efficient as a facilitator…not so much.

I'm going w/ the Zags. Might be close. GU seems to be scoffing at the notion of rebuilding this year, after losing possibly their top 3 players from last season.


I'm assuming you're referring to Mikesell. Chavez also has a paltry 1:1 ATO, but she hasn't been finding the net. Averaging 2.7 ppg while shooting 30% from the floor. I don't care how soft the schedule has been, I'd take Mikesell 1000 times out of 1000 over Chavez at this point in the season.

 

[visitingcock]

3 halftime upset alerts

Iowa State
ValparaisPurdue leading

 

[nwhoopfan]

You can hardly call Iowa St. at home in a rivalry game an upset. I think it would be surprising if Iowa wins.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Iowa St. wins 77-70 in kind of a wild game. Both teams were chucking 3's w/ reckless abandon.

 

[visitingcock]

Iowa St. wins 77-70 in kind of a wild game. Both teams were chucking 3's w/ reckless abandon.

And low percentage

 

[nwhoopfan]

And low percentage

That was kind of implied. Not terrible %, but not not really good either.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Well @DefenseBB what do I know? Cougs take down Zags.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Tough home loss by Cal Baptist to San Diego State, 78-77. First home loss in nearly 3 years
Olaeta had 18 points and 11 assists but Lancers fell short.

On to NAU on Saturday.

 

[LETTERL]

Iowa St. wins 77-70 in kind of a wild game. Both teams were chucking 3's w/ reckless abandon.

It was a wild game. Both teams went on runs...but little Mo ended up on the side of the Cyclones ultimately.

 

[donalddoowop]

Well @DefenseBB what do I know? Cougs take down Zags.

The halftime score looked like a quarter score. Hey nwhoopfan, an OT. I watch California high school football and a fellow named JJ, I believe his last name was Johnson or Jefferson, was a color man on the broadcast and Rashaun Holloway was the sideline reporter. Now Rashaun is the announcer and there is no JJ. The last time I saw JJ on a game he did not look well. Do you know what happened to JJ?

 

[cancontent]

Well @DefenseBB what do I know? Cougs take down Zags.

You did say it was going to be close. This game definitely could have gone either way.

 

[DefenseBB]

I didn't get to see the game but the score indicates to me that both teams have some offensive issues as neither the Cougs nor the Zags are known for Arizona or Texas type defense...High scorer was Charlisse Leger-Walker with 14 points on 5-17 shooting and Kaylynne Truong with 13 points on 5-13 shooting...SMH

 

[nwhoopfan]

The halftime score looked like a quarter score. Hey nwhoopfan, an OT. I watch California high school football and a fellow named JJ, I believe his last name was Johnson or Jefferson, was a color man on the broadcast and Rashaun Holloway was the sideline reporter. Now Rashaun is the announcer and there is no JJ. The last time I saw JJ on a game he did not look well. Do you know what happened to JJ?

Sorry, not familiar with him so can't give you any kind of update on him.

 

[LowkeyX]

That Iowa State crowd last night ‍. Pam Ward made a good point about how Iowa doesn’t have any professional teams, so the fans show out for their collegiate teams.

I think the WNBA should consider expanding to Iowa.

 

[undersized]

That Iowa State crowd last night ‍. Pam Ward made a good point about how Iowa doesn’t have any professional teams, so the fans show out for their collegiate teams.

I think the WNBA should consider expanding to Iowa:

Come 2024 their starting five could be...

Caitlin Clark
Bridget Carleton
Ashley Joens
Megan Gustafson
Cedar Rapids native Kiah Stokes

This lineup just might beat the Fever, once. So we'll call them the Des Moines Dungeon Dwellers!

 

[LowkeyX]

Come 2024 their starting five could be...

Caitlin Clark
Bridget Carleton
Ashley Joens
Megan Gustafson
Cedar Rapids native Kiah Stokes

This lineup just might beat the Fever, once. So we'll call them the Des Moines Dungeon Dwellers!

I was about to joke imagine Kiah shooting 3’s then I remember she swished a few in NY

 

[azfan]

Lopes made it up the 17 got off the bus shooting and stealing.

Edit - teams combine for 93 points in the first half, home team with more points than the Huskies have managed in 39 minutes.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Lauren Ware injured almost immediately to start Arizona's game. Not good.

 

[triaddukefan]

Tech surprised me tonight... nice win for the ACC

 

[nwhoopfan]

DePaul knocks off Kentucky. Not a good night for ranked vs. unranked teams so far.