Two SEC teams make it to the sweet 16....

[thekimmer]

The gamehens survive a scare vs 8 seed arizona state to join our State who cruised past depaul. Up next for the bulldogs is Washington who hung 108 on oklahoma so we gotta D up. From looking at the huskies seems like we should match up well with them. Their post players don't seem to be too swift so that should help Okorie some. Washington shot 60% on the 3 ball so we are going to have to get out on them on the perimeter. Should be fun.

 

[missouridawg]

TN and UK not making it worries me a bit, in regards to our team. Hopefully the ladies come ready to play. I've enjoyed the hell out of this season.

 

[MSUDC11]

They seem to be a better version of DePaul. I expect us to have a similar strategy to what we did on Sunday. Lots of those lobs to McCowan and Okorie.

Dom and Blair will have their work cut out for them with Kelsey Plum. This will be a huge challenge for us, and one of the biggest wins in program history if we come out on top.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I know the lineup changes are working, but you almost have to play Dillingham the whole time and stick her on their #1. Can't remember her name but she's the all time NCAA leading scorer.

 

[patdog]

Hard to believe how far SEC women's basketball has fallen. I'm afraid we're going to pay the price for a very weak schedule this weekend.

 

[MSUDC11]

TN and UK not making it worries me a bit, in regards to our team. Hopefully the ladies come ready to play. I've enjoyed the hell out of this season.

I wouldn't read too much into Tennessee already being out. They have losses to Ole Miss and Bama but wins against us, SC, and Notre Dame. They've been all over the place this year. Kentucky already being done is a surprise though.

We've beaten other Sweet 16 teams handily this year (Oregon and Texas) and have proven to be pretty much equal to SC on a neutral court (unfortunately we didn't play them on a neutral court either time).

It goes both ways. Washington lost essentially a home game two weeks ago to the same Oregon team we handled early in the season.

Our schedule was fine. If we lose on Friday it's likely because we couldn't keep pace with or defend Plum.

 

[dawgphd]

I wouldn't read too much into Tennessee already being out. They have losses to Ole Miss and Bama but wins against us, SC, and Notre Dame. They've been all over the place this year. Kentucky already being done is a surprise though.

We've beaten other Sweet 16 teams handily this year (Oregon and Texas) and have proven to be pretty much equal to SC on a neutral court (unfortunately we didn't play them on a neutral court either time).

It goes both ways. Washington lost essentially a home game two weeks ago to the same Oregon team we handled early in the season.

Our schedule was fine. If we lose on Friday it's likely because we couldn't keep pace with or defend Plum.

Good post.

The only thing I'd add is Texas has improved since we played them. They may have played the hardest non conference schedule in the history of sports.

 

[FQDawg]

Washington is definitely a tough draw

It's one of those games where I have no idea how it'll shake out. We could win by 20 or we could lose by 20.

Plum is an outstanding player and we'll need to limit her as much as possible.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

She probably gets the first crack at her, but at times she seems somewhat foul prone. And I would imagine we would like to keep someone fresh on her, so Dom, Blair, and CC might all take turns. Maybe even Jazzmun at times.

 

[coach66]

Whoever guards Plum needs to take away her left drive and force her to the right

She loves to go left, take that away and you might have some luck with her.

 

[MSUDC11]

I would like to see Vic try something somewhat similar. This year's nonconference schedule was a huge upgrade compared to the previous two years, but I think there's still room for improvement.

Let's get several big names on the schedule next year. We lose a lot of our post players plus Dillingham, but I still expect us to be a preseason Top 10-15 team.

 

[bulldognation]

At least we can say we don't have to face Oklahoma in front of what would essentially be a home crowd. Too used to getting screwed when we head out west.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Oklahoma never guarded Washington outside, or at least not with the same pressure we have done in our games.

My primary concern is the battle of the bigs. Their big can shoot 3's and is quicker than McCowan and you know we aren't going to zone.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

This is pretty much what I expect except for the battle of the big gals.

 

[bruiser.sixpack]

Not sure we should get right up on their 3 point shooters. They have 3 for sure who can shoot the 3 but if you get too close they will blow right by you into the lane and get our post players in foul trouble. If you follow them out around the perimeter too loosely they will jack a 3 and crash the boards with 4 on 2 and get offensive rebounds and easy buckets. I say give them a little room early and sag back to help on rebounding misses, and if they are "hotter than a Depot Stove", you tip your cap and adjust as the game goes on. They will try to get Richardson, Okorie and McGowan in foul trouble early since they cannot match our size. They will be like DePaul and try to out quick our girls.

 

[PineGroveBully]

They aren't ole miss so I hope this doesn't come across wrong

But their one big girl really struggles to get up the court. I'd have McCowen and Okorie sprinting to the block after every defensive stop. If our guards can find them 8-10 times in transition that should offset the shots their bigs hit from outside. And if we can get position and not miss gimme's like we did vs DePaul I really don't see their other bigs having the height or physicality to stop them. They will hafta double team hopefully setting up some wide open outside shots. Hopefully Blair can stay hot and DD & VV can knock down a few also. Just need our bigs to stay out of foul trouble so they can stay on the floor. That will at least make Plum think twice before going to the hole.

 

[thekimmer]

My first thought when I saw her....

But their one big girl really struggles to get up the court. I'd have McCowen and Okorie sprinting to the block after every defensive stop. If our guards can find them 8-10 times in transition that should offset the shots their bigs hit from outside. And if we can get position and not miss gimme's like we did vs DePaul I really don't see their other bigs having the height or physicality to stop them. They will hafta double team hopefully setting up some wide open outside shots. Hopefully Blair can stay hot and DD & VV can knock down a few also. Just need our bigs to stay out of foul trouble so they can stay on the floor. That will at least make Plum think twice before going to the hole.

was there goes renardo sidney with boobs and long hair......well the long hair was different anyways.