NCAA 1st Round: (8) Texas Longhorns vs. (9) Minnesota Gophers

[WCBBNUT]

Wow. We held them to 18 points in the first half. That is pretty imressive. That won't be easy to do in the second half so I hope our offensive effort picks up to match what will surely be a better offensive game from Minn.

 

[jusme828]

We need to play the next 20 minutes the same way we played the first 5 minutes of the game.

 

[BabHorn]

We need Crystal to play well and to not be careless. She provides another scoring and ballhandling guard to our rather thin backcourt.

 

[BBV_Horn]

Crystal has NOT played well at all in several games, in fact, most.

Throws ball away, makes stupid fouls, and poor shot selections...

Gail keeps giving her a shot, but she keeps blowing it..

 

[overseasbbfan1]

wish i could watch the game but not an option here in california....will have to make do with live stats. nice to see crystal, rachel, niqky and aubrey getting some minutes. 14 pt lead feels pretty good, no reason to believe we won't keep it up in the second half.

 

[BabHorn]

Here we go, Horns!! Great start.

 

[BabHorn]

44-25 Horns. Looking good. Playing focused.

 

[jackden]

Looking like they play in an empty house

 

[BBV_Horn]

Defense is just KICKIN'

 

[BabHorn]

UConn already played. All those WBB fans have gone home. We do the same when some other teams not named Texas are playing.

I like Coach G taking the timeout before Minny gets too close. No need to let the lead get to 10 or less before refocusing the team.

 

[BabHorn]

Maybe Kat has a few butterflies. She's missed a couple of open 3s. Normally, she'll make at least one of them. Come on, Horns. Time to hunker down and put it away.

 

[BabHorn]

Thought that was a clean strip. Instead, Carla sits with four fouls.

 

[BabHorn]

Whoo-hoo. Horns answer with a 3 from Brit and then force a TO.

 

[BBV_Horn]

Yes, you have to appreciate the job GG has done this season...

If we get UConn, (and I'm planning on it)....we will be meeting a buzzsaw....but these girls have heart....

 

[LonghorninAustin]

Nice 3! Our girls need to get more boards. Often, if the ball does come their way under the gaol, it is knocked out of bounds rather than caught. We are looking good though. We are excellent at tying up the ball. Yes, nice one Nash!

 

[BabHorn]

Horns playing well with Carla on the bench. Horns looking to close Minny down.

 

[WCBBNUT]

I am very pleased with our play - especially considering Carla has been in foul trouble most of the game. We are shooting 50% and are holding Minn to under 30%. That is fantastic. also, we are almost 80% from the line. Does anyone know what the rebounding numbers are? Way to go Horns. Nice first game out so far...

 

[jackden]

The expression on the face of Minn. Coach is priceless
I hope Geno would have facial expresions next Tuesday

 

[BabHorn]

Up by 22!! Way to put two halves together, Horns!!

Now, we got another 5 & 1/2 minutes to go.

 

[BabHorn]

72-55!! Okay, time to get ready for UConn!!

 

[BBV_Horn]

Stupid announcer....on 1300...Raven is on the bench, and he says she had a foul...

But, we ADVANCED!!

Yippee....and I was THRILLED to see Kristen in, she had a good block, too.

E-Bay was a beast!!

And Raven was awesome, too.

 

[BabHorn]

Yeah, it eas great to see everyone get to play. Class move by Coach G. And it was something like four minutes, not just a token appearance.

 

[BrûléeOrange]

 

[WCBBNUT]

50% from the floor. 86% from the line. Outstanding.

 

[overseasbbfan1]

great first win for the horns! now comes uconn...i am looking forward to babhorn's analysis of potential matchups. i believe we can give the huskies a good game and i'm certain gg and staff will have the team ready.

 

[Statalyzer]

Did we shoot a FT in the whole first half?

 

[Rexy]

Box shows we shot 4-4 and they were 8-12 in the first half

 

[Statalyzer]

Ah, I missed the last 5-6 minutes of the first half and I was wondering if our men and women were going to both on the same day shoot 0 FTs in the first half.