The Sun imploded in Indiana, faltering badly against a nonstop press. Connecticut led 29-20 at the half, but allowed a tie at 40 and never recovered.
The Sun as a whole turned the ball over 24 times, by far their most turnovers, and fewest points, on the year; only Indy native Katie Douglas looked good. Lindsay Whalen had five turnovers, five fouls, four assists and just three points; she calls the performance "inexcusable."
Nykesha Sales: "We didn't handle [the] pressure very well. And obviously, 7 of 17 free throws is not going to get it done. We have not seen [a press] in a while, and I don't think we were very prepared. I don't think the whole game we set up to break the press."
Indiana celebrates. Coach Winters: "Because we pressured virtually the whole game, we didn't allow them to get into a comfort zone on offense. They were always looking to figure out, 'Well, how are we going to start our offense?'" Catchings had 18 points, nine boards, and eight steals.
The Sun as a whole turned the ball over 24 times, by far their most turnovers, and fewest points, on the year; only Indy native Katie Douglas looked good. Lindsay Whalen had five turnovers, five fouls, four assists and just three points; she calls the performance "inexcusable."
Nykesha Sales: "We didn't handle [the] pressure very well. And obviously, 7 of 17 free throws is not going to get it done. We have not seen [a press] in a while, and I don't think we were very prepared. I don't think the whole game we set up to break the press."
Indiana celebrates. Coach Winters: "Because we pressured virtually the whole game, we didn't allow them to get into a comfort zone on offense. They were always looking to figure out, 'Well, how are we going to start our offense?'" Catchings had 18 points, nine boards, and eight steals.