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Post by lotrader on Jan 23, 2024 6:31:08 GMT -8
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Post by wbosh15 on Jan 23, 2024 10:57:50 GMT -8
I think this is a really interesting game, especially with the experience gulf between the two teams. It's crazy that Colorado has 2 starters that played against Mikayla Pivec, and as we know it's been a LONG time since she was on campus. Hopefully the home crowd will help and the Beavs will shoot it well. It will certainly be interesting to see how the Freshman especially handle the defense of Sherod, who is VERY intense and physical.
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Post by rgeorge on Jan 23, 2024 12:03:51 GMT -8
The Buffs are the most versatile and overall talented team IMHO. OSU's defense is there, but the offense needs to pick up. But, even at 9-9 finish I do not see how this team is not #6 in the Pac12, and at least a #8 seed in the tourney unless they lose game(s) to the lower half of the Pac12.
Games vs the "top" of the conference, BUT all on the road.
@ SC 19-56 (33.9%)... 8-32 (25%)... 15 A : 14 TO @ UCLA 19-48 (39.6%)... 4-17 (23.5%)... 15 A : 9 TO @ Furd 21-56 (.37.5%)... 5-20 (25%)... 10 A : 9 TO
FG: 59-170 (34.7%) 3FG: 17-69 (24.6%) 40A : 32 TO isn't going to cut it vs these next two teams even at home. Especially since some of the numbers at home vs the weaker teams aren't outstanding. Leaving out the ASU game as it is truly an anomaly. Oregon + Arizona:
FG: 50-123 (40.7%)... 3FG: 14-50 (28%)... 24 A: 35 TO
Conference only... (2) players in double digits (Beers 19.7, TVO 10.7)... (1) player over 5 boards a game (Beers 11.7)... The only players getting 15 min+ FG and 3FG shooting % by min/g + A:TO...
Beers (31.4 min) 64.7% / 0% 13A:14TO TVO (26.7 min) 38.5% / 32.1% 35A:18TO Timea (24.7 min) 37.5% / 30.8% 7A:5TO Dono (24. 3 min) 29.7% / 23.8% 19A:15TO AJ (23.0 min) 23.4% / 28.6% 6A:4TO Rees (21.0 min) 20.0% / 9.1% 5A:10TO Dom (17.7 min) 56.5% / 50.0% 4A:10TO Schuler (16.0 min) 40.0% / 25.0% 16A:9TO
Team 66.0 pts/g (with the 92 pt outburst vs ASU) on 42.7% / 31.0% (take away Beers the rest of the team 36.8%).
Conference ranking Offense / Conference Only: FG% 6th 3FG% 8th Pts/g 7th Off Eff 6th Off Rb 9th Def Rb 2nd Tot Rb 4th Assists 4th TOs 8th
Conference ranking Defense / Conference Only: FG% 1st 3FG% 8th Off Rb 10th Def Rb 1st Tot Rb 5th TO 11th Pts 1st
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Post by grad1973 on Jan 23, 2024 15:01:49 GMT -8
Point of attack wise colorado presents the biggest challenge in their defensive sherrod is the best defender in our league. She will make things very difficult for our guards trying to set our half court offense. we can be affective. But our game plan for this game must address this pressure. They will route us otherwise. Utes will win if we cant stop their three attack or we cant respond in kind
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Post by beaverwbb fan on Jan 23, 2024 16:31:50 GMT -8
Not sure who to be more concerned about (Utah or Colorado), but I’m very concerned about both.
Colorado is pretty loaded and they’re very balanced 1-5. Payne’s teams always play tough, physical, in your face defense. Vonleh is one of those bigs that can match Beers physically. They’re dangerous. Really experienced squad.
Utah impressed me against UCLA. Even without Kneepkens, they’re much more than just Pili even though she can take over a game. They’ll present a massive challenge to OSU’s defense. They’re also ranked much lower than they would be since their UCLA upset was a rare Monday game.
A home split would be huge.
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Post by beaveragain on Jan 23, 2024 16:35:39 GMT -8
Not sure who to be more concerned about (Utah or Colorado), but I’m very concerned about both. Colorado is pretty loaded and they’re very balanced 1-5. Payne’s teams always play tough, physical, in your face defense. Vonleh is one of those bigs that can match Beers physically. They’re dangerous. Really experienced squad. Utah impressed me against UCLA. Even without Kneepkens, they’re much more than just Pili even though she can take over a game. They’ll present a massive challenge to OSU’s defense. They’re also ranked much lower than they would be since their UCLA upset was a rare Monday game. A home split would be huge. After intense consultation me and the players have decided to go for both 😎
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Post by rgeorge on Jan 23, 2024 16:47:56 GMT -8
Of course we know the above is BS just from the fact anyone that OSU players would "consult" with is a bit more... hmmmm
"... players and I..."
There, fixed it for you.
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Post by lotrader on Jan 23, 2024 17:26:52 GMT -8
Both games are monumental challenges. Sherrod may not be the best defender on the Colorado team. Kindyll Wetta is as good or better defender. Colorado & UTAH also plays excellent TEAM defense. Colorado and UTAH never give in until the shot clock expires or the final buzzer sounds. I admire that in their teams. GO BEAVS!
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Post by standerd on Jan 23, 2024 18:16:04 GMT -8
Woah! This is all sounding pretty ominous! (eerie music in the background)
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Post by ffymdr123 on Jan 24, 2024 16:10:17 GMT -8
Presser from today.
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Post by rmancarl on Jan 24, 2024 20:00:50 GMT -8
This week will tell if the Beavs can take the next step, which is necessary if they are going to end up top 6 in conference and play in the NCAA tournament. 1st step was to win their non-conference games without having a major let down, and they did that. 2nd step was to see if they could win Pac12 homes games against mid-lower level conference teams? Yes, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona St 3rd step was winning Pac12 road game against mid-lower Pac12 team. Yes, California 4th Step. Can they win a home game against top level Pac12 teams? This weekend is their first opportunity to see if they can compete, and win, at home against top half conference teams. Winning one of the two games this weekend will make a big difference in how the team is viewed, and confidence among the players. The step beyond that would be winning a road game against one of the top conference teams, which they haven't been able to do in their first three opportunities. A victory this weekend will give the Beavs hope of landing in the top 6 in conference at the end of the season. Two losses will make the task much tougher and a slim road to 9 Pac12 wins.
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osu82
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Post by osu82 on Jan 24, 2024 23:16:33 GMT -8
Shoot well and minimize giving up steals and turnovers, areas where the Beavs have had their troubles to date. If they do that they have a good shot at a weekend sweep at home.
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2ndGenBeaver
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Post by 2ndGenBeaver on Jan 25, 2024 15:22:12 GMT -8
Some Game Notes posted here: osubeavers.com/news/2024/1/24/womens-basketball-top-25-showdowns-on-tap-for-womens-basketballInteresting to me: "The games continue a stretch where OSU could face 7 ranked foes in 8 games between last Sunday (#8 Stanford) and Feb. 18 (#11 USC). All 7 are in the top-16." "Friday is Oregon State's Dam Worth It game. " [Beers] "Locked down the #5 spot at OSU in career double-doubles with her 26th against Stanford. Beers is now chasing down Mikayla Pivic (27) for fourth-most all-time" Go Beavers!
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Post by ricke71 on Jan 25, 2024 17:37:14 GMT -8
Both games are monumental challenges. Sherrod may not be the best defender on the Colorado team. Kindyll Wetta is as good or better defender. Colorado & UTAH also plays excellent TEAM defense. Colorado and UTAH never give in until the shot clock expires or the final buzzer sounds. I admire that in their teams. GO BEAVS! I didn't know that !: Raegan Beers and Wetta were apparently teammates in HS for (3 ?) seasons....though Raegan had an 'out' season for injury. Headline from the Denver Post: "How the bond between CU Buffs’ Jaylyn Sherrod, Kindyll Wetta turned former Valor Christian star into arguably the “best defender in America”... ...Together, Sherrod and Wetta have fueled the Buffs’ stingy defense amid their 16-2 start and No. 3 ranking"
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Post by beaveragain on Jan 25, 2024 19:35:57 GMT -8
The Beav's and the Buffs are total opposites in defense. The Buffs are 178th in the country in FG defense, whereas the Beav's are 4th. But the Buffs are 15th in Steal Rate and the Beav's are 356th.
And on Sherrod as a defender, I think she'd make a great pro wrestler. She grabs, shoves, pulls and jumps on people's backs. And when folks react to her garbage she does a wonderful job at swooning in shock and horror at the evil that is being done to her. Yeah, pro wrestling is her future. Don't get me wrong, she would be a great player if she concentrated on just playing basketball. Her 2pt shooting has gone from 36% as a frosh to 56% this year, her assists/TO's has gone from 1.5 to 2.2. She has skills, she just plays a garbage game that I hate.
One of the deciders in this game, I think anyway, is that the Beav's are 7th in Reb Rate while the Buffs are 52nd. The Beav's have to win the rebound battle, or it's going to be a long game.
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