2022-23 GTWBB
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forensicbuzz
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We were outhustled today. This loss was on the players not scrapping. I watched the game.
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The rebound advantage was eye popping.
okiemon
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Yes. Cubaj covered for Hermosa’s shortcomings. She has always tended to reach up for rebounds without jumping, and her hands aren’t strong enough to hold onto the ball. She has a nice soft touch when she shoots, but she can’t seem to get open shots since Lorela graduated.
HurricaneJacket
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Another loss, hopefully we rebound Sunday
Wrecked
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They won today.
HurricaneJacket
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Nice to get the win against USAF! Glad to be back on the winning track.
Gtfan09
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Nice comeback win against a good Belmont team. We were up by 12 at the half and down 45-50 with about 2 minutes to play in the 4th. Scored 13 points in the last 2 minutes of the game to win 58-52. This is a good resume win. We play at Michigan State on Thursday in the Big Ten - ACC challenge. Then at Belmont next Sunday.
Lone Star Jacket
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What’s the deal with Hermosa? Only played 7 minutes vs Belmont - injured, or just benched due to ineffectiveness?
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I do not know the reason Nell has cut Hermosa's minutes. That said, it could be either and the evidence on the floor would be the same. She has not played very well this year and the athleticism of our recent opponents has amplified her lack of mobility and assertiveness.
Buzzbomb
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This is the longest any GT HC has gone with shuffling lineups that I can ever remember(which has been since the inception) ?
Why doesn’t Ines or Boswell get a chance? Admittedly, I don’t watch practice.
Nerea is definitely not aggressive enough. Lorella was her buffer and made up for our lack of rebounding skills. A skill set that takes hustle and positioning. Desire, mostly. I did it at my 5’11” and have a crooked nose that bled every game to prove it.
Why doesn’t Ines or Boswell get a chance? Admittedly, I don’t watch practice.
Nerea is definitely not aggressive enough. Lorella was her buffer and made up for our lack of rebounding skills. A skill set that takes hustle and positioning. Desire, mostly. I did it at my 5’11” and have a crooked nose that bled every game to prove it.
Lone Star Jacket
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And Love has also been ineffective as an inside presence - maybe just still getting used to a new position this year? I envisioned her as a great backfill for Strautmane, but she hasn’t shown much so far this season.
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We beat Sparty!!!
Lone Star Jacket
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One of those rare games they won from the free throw line. Solid road win. Interesting that Hermosa didn’t even get the start tonight.
Buzzbomb
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Or at the end. Thought about her when Aranaz shot the desperate 3 ball with the clock winding down. Hermosa is actually a good shooter around the key.
78pike
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Unsung hero tonight for me was Ines Neguero. Her length allowed us to break the press better and I thought she played excellent defense. And she doesn't play like a freshman. Hit 2-3 on 3 pointers and drove hard to the basket. I thought she got found a couple of times but I really liked the aggression.
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I like this more active lineup. We have some depth and Nell seems to be getting more comfortable going to her bench. Ines is a good example. Nice win.