Talia

The shot in the key at the end of the 3rd quarter was after the shot clock expired. They reviewed and took it off the board.

"They missed 2 points she scored in the second half".

That's one of the funniest assertions I think I've ever read on this board.  Yeah, in a tight ballgame they just "missed" 2 points - and Rueck, Graves, their staffs, their players, all 3 officials, the announcers, all the fans in attendance (uo and OSU), everyone at the scorer's table and all the writers covering the game just "missed" 2 points.

But you caught it.

Thanks for the laugh.

Oh yes very true that’s right thanks.

Ball was very clearly still in Talia's hand when the clock went to 0.0 and the red light activated.  No argument from OSU.

Seemed crystal clear to me.

Pac-12 network showed replay right when they came back from the quarter break. The view clearly showed the game clock above the scoreboard (last possession of the quarter), the red light around the backboard and Talia - all together in one shot. They played it in slow motion then froze it. Clock at 0.0, red light on, ball in Talia's hand. Case-closed.

Talia get's a #5 rating of the best freshman from HerHoopsStats:

5. Talia von Oelhoffen - Oregon State



Like Miles, Talia von Oelhoffen entered Oregon State a year early and gained some experience. She started off on a strong note and has maintained her play throughout this season. She’s currently averaging 14.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. She was close to posting a triple-double and has had two double-doubles. She has had a 30-point game. She’s currently shooting 42.2% from the floor and has made 47% of her 2-point attempts. She’s also an excellent free throw shooter, as she’s currently shooting 87.1% from the floor. She’s been big for Oregon State this season and has given them a lift when they have needed it.

Thanks grey beav I am a proponent of Talias game. Other teams ,such as Cal, are in my opinion to try and double trap her. Scott was wise to this and kept her on the bench during the Cal game to protect against unnecessary turnovers or She probably would have had a bigger scoring game. Ruecks move with noelle was a great move. We need to force Cal to slow it down. Good going coach.

Since on this subject I’d like to say about the double trap in general that our kids don’t seem to be taught how you deal with that. You are to split that trap in half by forcing into and splitting the trap. I think that would help Talia, she is strong enough to do just that. In doing that they will trip her and foul her.