I watched the game from the lower arena of the Joyce
by MPG (2018-12-03 12:44:20)
Edited on 2018-12-03 12:45:47

In reply to: Superior athletes ?  posted by MackyBoy


Center where I have watched 98% of the home games during the Muffet era. Here is my evaluation of the relative athleticism of the starters for both teams from Sunday's game.

Williams was the most dynamic athlete on the court.

Dangerfield/Walker were good athletic matches to Ogunbowale/Young.

Collier and Turner were a good athletic match although Collier looked a half-step quicker to me.

Samuelson was more athletic than Mabrey/Shepard. In fact, she surprised me with a few moves she made on Turner.

ND lost the battle for many loose balls because they were a half-step slower. Also the defensive pressure of the more athletic team forced the Irish to lose their poise and rush some shots. Check the points off turnovers and second chance points to see where the game was lost.

As you noted, ND can certainly improve on both ends of the court and play better if there is a return match April. Improved three point shooting would certainly help.