Oregon State almost blows the game against Oregon again. Rodgers misses a wide open layup with 12 seconds left. 5’6” Mannen blocks a last second 3 for Oregon State to win 68 65.
You hit the nail on the head! Not sure what has happened over the years. I think Oregon gets more hyped to battle Washington and Washington State than they do against Oregon State. I am sure that Oregon gets hyped to play Oregon State. Just seems like a low simmer. Congrats, Oregon State on the win.
Timea Gardiner has only played 3 college basketball games. Timea looked as if she was playing in her junior year. Mitrovic had the best game of her career. Mitrovic, Beers, Gardiner (Sophomore, freshman, freshman) are going to terrorize the PAC-12 for the next 2-3 years. OSU needs to improve their guard play which should come around next season.
Great win by the Beavers holding off the late run by the Ducks. I worried that I was seeing a replay of the OSU loss at Arizona. Glad the Beavers won this time. Heroic block by 5’6” guard Noelle Mannen on Chance Gray‘s last three point attempt, Gray brought the Ducks back from the brink with her 3 point shooting,
Rueck hasn't had Gardiner on the floor with Mitrovic until this game, and this combo was working well. I think Rueck just made the decision to keep these two on the floor for the final few minutes. It is a good problem to have when all three are playing well.
Because Oregon St was ahead and Oregon comback would rely on out side shooting. They were not going to put Beers, Gardner and Metrovic on the floor at the same time. Mitrovic is a better defender and with her on the floor to guard the paint they could release more players to guard the perimeter. The box score shorted Mitrovic. She actually had four blocks. At that point in the game defense was a higher priority.
Leger-Walker averages 20.7 points a game and has missed 4 of WSU’s 5 conference losses because she has been back in New Zealand due to a personal family matter.
Didn't realize she was back in New Zealand again. So I think she was missing in all 4 of the home losses. Well that changes everything.
Stanford was able to overcome in large measure due to 18 rebounds by Jones. Yes, her 5 of 16 from the floor was less than stellar, but as she usually does, Haley found a way.
Brink had 6 blocks, so that probably helped as well.
Yes, she turned her ankle. Hope is that it was minor and she'll be back soon. Edit: In fact, hopefully next week.
Colorado chose to try to stop Stanford inside and sometimes even helped off of Jump one pass away. She made them pay dearly for that.
Jump had one of those Curry shooting nights. I swear on a few of those shots, the defender contested the shot to the best of their ability. Jump was in that shooting groove yesterday.
Whose pockets were lined with the $50M overpayment?PAC 12 Network. Kill it before it kills your conference!
Pac-12 Statement: January 20, 2023
Earlier today, the Pac-12 terminated the employment of two senior executives, effective immediately. This action was taken following an investigation conducted by independent outside legal counsel. The terminations resulted from a failure by those two executives to disclose material information...pac-12.com
Unbelievable. PAC12 Networks already have their issues with distribution and future negotiations. Now this overpayment scandal? Bloody insane and infuriating.PAC 12 Network. Kill it before it kills your conference!
Pac-12 Statement: January 20, 2023
Earlier today, the Pac-12 terminated the employment of two senior executives, effective immediately. This action was taken following an investigation conducted by independent outside legal counsel. The terminations resulted from a failure by those two executives to disclose material information...