Lots of 3s to get this kicked off. That 4 point play by Megan straight into a steal was awesome.

Agree, great first qtr and loved Meg's play.

Last edited by DU90 (3/23/2025 12:52 pm)

Brown is going to have to be careful, can't afford to get her into deep foul trouble in 2nd half.  We are clearly forced to play small and I expect Miami to look to exploit that size advantage and target Brown and look to get her into foul trouble.

I hate that Brown is playing outisde and shooting 3's.  I want her on the block ready to receive the pass, where she can make a post move or pass outside for an open look or feed a cutter.  If Miami is going to double Brown on the block, we nned to have someone cut to the hoop.  

I loved the drive by Walker as that seems to be one of the few times we have looked to exploit the paint, instead of dribbling through it looking for a 3.

I expect Miami to double Brown in 2nd half when she is on the block, but if she's at the top of the offense, Miami will wall us up on the perimeter.  We can't expect to hit the 3 with the same success in 2nd half.

Good subbing her out.  Better with smaller and faster. Meg made up with missing her 2 foul shots by a steal and lay-up.  Defense is picking it up - Good Job Coach Bell!  Keep in this line-up coach Dan.

2 turnovers by stepping on the out of bounds line.  Come on ladies!!!!!  Need to hold on - if not, this is on the players.

DU90 wrote:

HUGE block by Faith Walker!

Really needed that. CLUTCH!

Great win for the Dukes!

AWESOME Job All Around   Next up is winner of Cleveland State vs Coppin State.

Last edited by SkepticAl (3/23/2025 2:17 pm)

FAM wrote:

I would be surprised if Cleveland State doesn’t win. They are extremely strong.

FAM:  Per the Net Rankings --  They are as of 3/16/ Perhaps this is due to they try to set up the numbers PRIOR to the start of the Post Season and don't need to adjust them afterwards.

Cleveland State was #113  Coppin State was #209  (DU still 125)

With that game on Tuesday --  The DU Website says next game is FRIDAY
 

Per Torvik, the Dukes are #117 after the win over Miami and Cleveland State is #128. He has them winning by 15 points over Coppin State.

Saw  something on the Internet -  attributed to Pittsburgh Sports Now -  Called her Faith BLOCKER