*****Michigan St vs Iowa Game Thread*****

AFM22

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Missed the 2nd half, but was real happy with what I saw in the 1st. A lot of tough D. I thought the refs were calling some soft stuff on MSU in the paint, and then letting MSU get away with some real aggressive stuff at the perimeter.

Hannah and Ava really played strong in the paint, and TBH Deal looked great in her limited minutes.

Also Chit Chat's half court was so smooth.
 
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Hendy Hawk

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A struggle at the end but they just beat one of the very best teams in the B1G to go 7-0 in the conference and 16-2 overall. One of the best starts in Iowa women's basketball history. Hell of a season so far. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it doubters!!
Mi St is a very good team. They play great defense, get into passing lanes and have very good 3 point shooters.
I'd take Van Sloughten any day to play for us. Aggressive and smooth.
 

AFM22

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I'm sure it's been commented on, but anyone else concerned with Mellegni? I know she's coming off injury, but she should be caught up by now. If she's been buried by the younger talent, I wouldn't be surprised if she hits the portal after the season.
 

Hendy Hawk

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Whew. Beating a dead horse but I have never seen so many awful passes in such a short time. Then add how many missed carries by officials.
St is very good in getting in passing lanes and pass anticipation IMO
 
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AFM22

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Mi St is a very good team. They play great defense, get into passing lanes and have very good 3 point shooters.
I'd take Van Sloughten any day to play for us. Aggressive and smooth.
VanSlooten is one of those players where you only like her if she's playing for you 😅. She's a frustrating person to watch play against.
 

Hawkangler

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Very good win for the Hawks. Announcers made it hard to listen to so I turned Iowa radio on you tube while we watched on TV. Much better.
 
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QChawks

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I'm sure it's been commented on, but anyone else concerned with Mellegni? I know she's coming off injury, but she should be caught up by now. If she's been buried by the younger talent, I wouldn't be surprised if she hits the portal after the season.
I’m not really sure what position she plays

She’s not big enough to be a post player, but she’s not athletic enough to really play the wing position

I’m not sure where she fits in on this team
 

AFM22

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I've given Ava grief about some of the dumb fouls she has committed in previous games so I want to give her credit for how she defended Van Slooten tonight. She moved her feet well, walled up when she could, and didn't do anything silly if she got beat.
I noticed she was less aggressive about going for blocks, which kept her out of foul trouble.
 

Hawkfan_08*

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I'm sure it's been commented on, but anyone else concerned with Mellegni? I know she's coming off injury, but she should be caught up by now. If she's been buried by the younger talent, I wouldn't be surprised if she hits the portal after the season.

I honestly wonder if she has it. She seemed to have a good stroke but Addie Deal can score better and defend better. I think she is just passed. Maybe she gets Deal's minutes if she stays next year as Deal gets McCabe's minutes?
 

Row55

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I'm sure it's been commented on, but anyone else concerned with Mellegni? I know she's coming off injury, but she should be caught up by now. If she's been buried by the younger talent, I wouldn't be surprised if she hits the portal after the season.
I would think she has a decision to make following the season, with Woliczko joining next season, and possibly Rodriguez back and healthy. Speaking of Emely, I wonder if they are considering a medical redshirt for her?
 
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Bulldogs1974

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I've given Ava grief about some of the dumb fouls she has committed in previous games so I want to give her credit for how she defended Van Slooten tonight. She moved her feet well, walled up when she could, and didn't do anything silly if she got beat.
I would still like her to exaggerate her verticality. Some refs call those by the book.
here’s the thing, vanslooten is good and she missed shots when Ava just walked up. Stay on the floor for the most part and good things happen.
 

AFM22

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I would think she has a decision to make following the season, with Woliczko joining next season, and possibly Rodriguez back and healthy. Speaking of Emely, I wonder if they are considering a medical redshirt for her?
I'm sure the goal is a med redshirt, but her absence really leads to some speculation that there will be a parting of ways.
 

Matt1nb7

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An hour full of pathetic comments. Jan should check these threads out so she might learn something. Wow!

-Can’t play the Taylor’s.. get Deal in.. get Deal out. Jan’s just clapping. Jan doesn’t know what to do.

I think people wanted Callie and Kennise to close it out??

-Deal should be starting.. Not while Jan is coaching.

Deal was great in the first half.. but she had 3 turnovers in 6 minutes in the second half and probably should’ve had 4 or 5. Deal will be great, but Jan going to lean on her seniors to start and finish.
 

Hawk14

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-Can’t play the Taylor’s.. get Deal in.. get Deal out. Jan’s just clapping. Jan doesn’t know what to do.

I think people wanted Callie and Kennise to close it out??

-Deal should be starting.. Not while Jan is coaching.

Deal was great in the first half.. but she had 3 turnovers in 6 minutes in the second half and probably should’ve had 4 or 5. Deal will be great, but Jan going to lean on her seniors to start and finish.
Please add Journey should be starting instead of Hannah. We should revisit that one 😂
 

The Big Z

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Please add Journey should be starting instead of Hannah. We should revisit that one 😂
Oh there’s been plenty of that as well. You know, let’s replace your All BigTen player with a true Freshman. Of course you should do that.
 

Jonesy5960

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-Can’t play the Taylor’s.. get Deal in.. get Deal out. Jan’s just clapping. Jan doesn’t know what to do.

I think people wanted Callie and Kennise to close it out??

-Deal should be starting.. Not while Jan is coaching.

Deal was great in the first half.. but she had 3 turnovers in 6 minutes in the second half and probably should’ve had 4 or 5. Deal will be great, but Jan going to lean on her seniors to start and finish.
This characterization is just so wrong. Jan is unqualified, and unfair.

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The Hawkeye Report Addie Deal fan club
 
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