Women's Hoops Blog

Inane commentary on a game that deserves far better


Sunday, December 30, 2007

Florida State gave the Bulldogs a scare, but Georgia managed to pull out a win in overtime and stay in the ranks of the undefeated. The Seminoles were within 70 seconds of their first victory over Georgia, but a key three by Ashley Houts and a last possession basket by Tasha Humphrey (22pts) forced the OT.

UConn brought their stifling -- and I mean STIFLING -- defense to bear on Jen Rizzotti's Hartford team and earned a 70-24 victory. The Huskies held the Hawks to 17 points in the first and 7 in the second on 13% shooting.

Freshman Maya Moore, having moved into the starting line-up after Kalana Green's season ending surgery, has been told Auriemma to shoot more. Taking his directive to heart, scored 21pts on 9-of-12 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and a couple of steals just for good measure.

The St. Joseph Hawks had a bit more success, upsetting #15 Auburn 71-69 and handing the Tigers their second loss of the season. A furious comeback (Auburn was down 29-41 at the half) fell short. DeWanna Bonner (30pts) Alli and Smalley each hit 3-pointers to pull Auburn within 71-69 with 15.8 seconds to go. The game unfolded in a way that ages coaches prematurely.
The Tigers stayed alive when Timisha Gomez and Amy Wold each missed the front end of a 1-and-1 free throw opportunity. Smalley had a chance to tie the game, but bounced the ball off her foot and out of bounds with 2 seconds left. When Wold couldn't inbound the ball, she was whistled for a five-second violation, giving the Tigers one final chance. Hobbs misfired on a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Hawks celebrated at midcourt.