A Few Observations To Add...

..the the very accurate summaries offered here.

- I worry a bit about this recessed 4-deep back line (really a 1-2-1)
precisely for what happened in this game As much as I like ???? as a defender, she's not the most adept ball handler and Shannon Hendricks is more of a wing playing inside

My gut tells me Natalie Jacobs might've reverted to center back had she not transferred to USC (dang..) and Coach Norman wanted some experience in the middle. Still, like commentator Katie Uehler(sp?), I prefer my center backs a bit taller.

Stay tuned.

- So Loyola put 9 players in the box and four of them on Westendorf's left foot. Then 5 after Hurm went out. Still, Jen was wide open on the corner and did what she was supposed to. Stupid talent. What a joy to watch.

- Love Martinez.already is a factor. Will be a star.
- I know VanDyck graduated early from HS Is she 17? She's got the gift of being around the ball when it counts. Like her
..and the lesser-rated recruit, Kelly Moss, has good field presence. Get her time...somewhere.

- Love Hurm...don't get hurt, Eva!

- I've watched Sabrina Flores since she was a 9th grader in northern NJ. Such a joy watch her continually, calmly gt better.