Women's Basketball

[kjcooper]

UNC women are in action today in a first round game of the NCAAT in Chapel Hill against Oregon State. Tip of is at 4:30 pm on ESPNU, Oregon State enters with an overall record of 19-15. For those who have an opportunity to watch, or go to the game, let's support the women's team to advance to the second round.

 

[kjcooper]

UNC women defeated Oregon State 70 to 49 yesterday, up next is West Virginia with a sweet sixteen spot at stake. This was a tight game at halftime with UNC leading 26 to 24. But with Lexi Donarski making 5 of 6 3 pointers in the 3rd quarter, the game became a blowout. Once again defense was the different for UNC as it has been all season.
They will be playing on Monday against the six seed West Virginia, not sure about the start time at this moment.

 

[tcb22]

That second half was FUN to watch! People who don't tune in to this team are missing some really good basketball.

 

[kjcooper]

UNC will be playing West Virginia at 7:00 pm on Monday, televised by ESPN2. Should be an exciting game, if you are able to watch it, please do. If they win on Monday they will play Duke in the sweet sixteen game, with a chance to make the elite 8.

 

[Sideshow Greg]

After we beat dook it'll be another shot at SC.

 

[tarheel0910]

After we beat dook it'll be another shot at SC.

Let's hope Maryland can pull off the upset.

 

[sctarheel30]

Let's hope Maryland can pull off the upset.

So true

 

[sctarheel30]

Let’s send the dookies home like the guys did a few years ago

 

[kjcooper]

Congrats to the UNC women's team on defeating West Virginia 58 to 47 last night. Current record for the women's team is 29 and 7. This was not one of UNC best shooting performances but you have to take in consideration that West Virginia women's team ranks 15 nationally in total defense. Speaking of defense UNC held WV to 24.1% shooting, and 09.5% on 3 pointers.
The star for the women's team was Ustby with 21 points, on 7 for 11 shooting, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Leading rebounder was Nivar with 10 and Gakdeng with 9.
Next up is a battle against Duke at 2:30 pm on Friday in Birmingham on ESPN, for a chance to reach to elite 8.
Providing they get pass Duke their challenge will be either SC or Maryland, just hope the ladies shoot a higher percentage against Duke than they did last night.
If you have a chance this weekend please check out the game between Duke and Carolina, and let's hope they can move one step closer to a regional final.

 

[tcb22]

Duke has been very impressive here at the end. We are in spurts but then can go cold for 4-5 minutes. Although we split with Duke, this game is a really tough one for us.

 

[kjcooper]

No doubt it's going to be a tough game, as you mentioned UNC does have scoring droughts, but Duke has them as well. This will be a low scoring game due to the fact both teams excel on defense. The key for UNC will be rebounding and making FT's.

 

[tcb22]

Another key will be someone who can step up to make the big shots, not just take them. Ustby, Donarski, Gakdeng, etc. are all capable so I hope at least one is hot. The others also have their moments which makes it hard to understand why they seem to have 4-6 minutes at least once per game if not more where they can't buy a shot. Looking forward to a good day of women's basketball!

 

[kjcooper]

Unfortunately the women's basketball season came to an end today, losing to Duke 47 to 38. This was a defensive battle by both teams as indicated by the final score.
Team Stats - UNC
FG% - 28.3
3Pt FG% - 27.2
FT% - 5 out of 10 for 50%
T/O's - 15
Rebounds - 40

Team Stats - Duke
FG% - 31.0
3PtFG% - 20.8
FT% - 6 out of 14 for 42.86%
T/O's - 10
Rebounds - 43

Duke advances to the elite 8 where they will probably face South Carolina the No# 1 seed. This matchup against South Carolina has been the one which Carolina has drawn for the past two years. Let see if Duke can pull off an upset, in order to do this it's going to take more that 47 points to beat South Carolina women.

Apparently, Banghart and the GM will be watching the portal since they need some shot makers, this team is a defensive juggernaut , but you need to score points in order to win close games.

 

[sctarheel30]

Wow just 38 points ouch!!

 

[ohio tarheels]

And opened on an 11-0 run so only 27 points over the last 34 minutes of game action… A good season for the ladies now time to try and take it a step or two further