Plenty of games last weekend, and a few surprises with consequences for March:
1. Stanford did a number on Tennessee, beating Pat Summitt's squad by double digits in points, in rebounds, and in assists. On paper, it was the number two team in the country against number three; in fact, the game didn't even look close.
"I think we can play better," coach TV said. Next up: UConn, in a one-versus-two matchupthe whole country Jessie and I would travel a long way to see.
2. Former Wisconsin-Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth did lots of good things with the Phoenix in nine years up there, and I still have high hopes for him at Michigan, but UWGB are doing just fine, thanks without him.
The Horizon League team improved to 10 and 0 with a convincing win over Marquette. UWGB has long relied on multiple three-point threats: this time, the offense came from Heather Golden, who sank 4-6 from downtown, 8-12 overall.
UWGB climb to #22/#23 in this week's polls, one of two non-BCS teams found there.
3. Nebraska surprised Van Chancellor and LSU: Kelsey Griffin ruled the court, with 30 and 14.
Nebraskans are starting to notice the Alaska-bred Griffin (when I've seen her, in previous years, she's looked strong, but slow). "We have some pretty good players around her," a pleased coach Yori said.
4. Iona hung with UConn for about five minutes, but the Huskies predictably crushed the Gaels after that. Maya Moore scored 20 against her overmatched opponents; "She better get 40 on Wednesday," Geno said.
5. Pitt needed overtime to beat Austin Peay. What the heck?
1. Stanford did a number on Tennessee, beating Pat Summitt's squad by double digits in points, in rebounds, and in assists. On paper, it was the number two team in the country against number three; in fact, the game didn't even look close.
"I think we can play better," coach TV said. Next up: UConn, in a one-versus-two matchup
2. Former Wisconsin-Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth did lots of good things with the Phoenix in nine years up there, and I still have high hopes for him at Michigan, but UWGB are doing just fine, thanks without him.
The Horizon League team improved to 10 and 0 with a convincing win over Marquette. UWGB has long relied on multiple three-point threats: this time, the offense came from Heather Golden, who sank 4-6 from downtown, 8-12 overall.
UWGB climb to #22/#23 in this week's polls, one of two non-BCS teams found there.
3. Nebraska surprised Van Chancellor and LSU: Kelsey Griffin ruled the court, with 30 and 14.
Nebraskans are starting to notice the Alaska-bred Griffin (when I've seen her, in previous years, she's looked strong, but slow). "We have some pretty good players around her," a pleased coach Yori said.
4. Iona hung with UConn for about five minutes, but the Huskies predictably crushed the Gaels after that. Maya Moore scored 20 against her overmatched opponents; "She better get 40 on Wednesday," Geno said.
5. Pitt needed overtime to beat Austin Peay. What the heck?
posted by Stephanie at 10:26 AM
