GDT: Jackrabbits vs bison 7pm Scheels Center SLN

[OldHare]

We saw another game that P Meyer was a huge force. 9 assists and 15 points made for domination. She only had 1 turnover for the 31 minutes of play. It was a solid road win for the team.

[SteelSD]

Good game for the ladies. Really walled up and protected the paint. KT looked better which is good, she needs to be a threat and tonight she finished the way we need her to. KV missed 3 bunnies which is unusual. We played a little too timid against their zone. Paige finally started attacking it and we pulled away getting some bunnies off that penetration. Didn’t come out in the 2nd half with fire and gave them too many boards but luckily they struggled to capitalize. Bison length makes it tough to get clean entry passes so kiddos to them.

[Route 12 Jack]

NDSU’s inability to make any shots in this game got me wondering……There has been talk on this board about the Jacks’ winning streak and the pressure it may put on us. I watched this game again today and I think the pressure from the streak was on the Bison. Is there so much pressure on them to finally beat us that they feel they need to play a perfect game against us to win? I think they put so much pressure on themselves to make every shot, that they didn’t play relaxed. You could see a lot of stress and doubt on their faces at times after they got down by 10-12 points. Are we the “Sunday Tiger Woods in his prime” team of the Summit League….where teams just can’t handle the pressure and know they have to play near perfect to win? Once they were down 10 in the 3rd quarter, you could almost see it on their faces that they didn’t think they could win. I think the streak may be a huge mental advantage for us….especially against our rivals.

[GoJacks2011]

NDSU’s inability to make any shots in this game got me wondering……There has been talk on this board about the Jacks’ winning streak and the pressure it may put on us. I watched this game again today and I think the pressure from the streak was on the Bison. Is there so much pressure on them to finally beat us that they feel they need to play a perfect game against us to win? I think they put so much pressure on themselves to make every shot, that they didn’t play relaxed. You could see a lot of stress and doubt on their faces at times after they got down by 10-12 points. Are we the “Sunday Tiger Woods in his prime” team of the Summit League….where teams just can’t handle the pressure and know they have to play near perfect to win? Once they were down 10 in the 3rd quarter, you could almost see it on their faces that they didn’t think they could win. I think the streak may be a huge mental advantage for us….especially against our rivals.

There is definitely a mental aspect present for NDSU. They didn’t seem to play as tight in the SLT championship last year and almost beat us. We will see if things are different in the tourney this year but the mental piece is huge for both sides.

[bigticket1]

There is definitely a mental aspect present for NDSU. They didn’t seem to play as tight in the SLT championship last year and almost beat us. We will see if things are different in the tourney this year but the mental piece is huge for both sides.

This year's Bison squad isn't as talented as last season's. They don't have anyone who can score like Hamling or Evans.

[SteelSD]

This year's Bison squad isn't as talented as last season's. They don't have anyone who can score like Hamling or Evans.

Maybe not, but 3-10 they are MUCH improved from last year. The problem they have is their “go to” player is a post which really makes it tough on them. Eventually I think Frost is going to be a stud and having one of your key players being someone who constantly has the ball in their hands is key. That is something we are going to need to find next year if we want to continue our run. Vasecka needs to take that step (which I suspect she will).

[OldHare]

Maybe not, but 3-10 they are MUCH improved from last year. The problem they have is their “go to” player is a post which really makes it tough on them. Eventually I think Frost is going to be a stud and having one of your key players being someone who constantly has the ball in their hands is key. That is something we are going to need to find next year if we want to continue our run. Vasecka needs to take that step (which I suspect she will).

Collins has 9 freshmen and sophomores on the roster. Graham is the lone junior. He has recruited more length than most of Summit teams. Frost & younger Hamling are the only sub 5'10" players. The bison ought to be at the top 3 for awhile.

[91jack]

Collins has 9 freshmen and sophomores on the roster. Graham is the lone junior. He has recruited more length than most of Summit teams. Frost & younger Hamling are the only sub 5'10" players. The bison ought to be at the top 3 for awhile.

I think this might be interesting in the SDSU-NDSU match ups next year. SDSU has always had tons of length. They lose Byom, Theisen and Vlastuin next year. That means that have B. Meyer and Katie V as their only proven posts. They do have Sheppard and Dunn as 6" players on the bench and two great recruits coming in but that is a lot of unknown for 6'+ players.
I think they will be be fine and two of the four "unknowns" will play solid.

[2002jack]

I think this might be interesting in the SDSU-NDSU match ups next year. SDSU has always had tons of length. They lose Byom, Theisen and Vlastuin next year. That means that have B. Meyer and Katie V as their only proven posts. They do have Sheppard and Dunn as 6" players on the bench and two great recruits coming in but that is a lot of unknown for 6'+ players.
I think they will be be fine and two of the four "unknowns" will play solid.

I don’t know what the roster count situation is for WBB, but I was thinking AJ might consider the portal to add some depth and experience at the post position. In AJ I trust.


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[JackrabbitGuy]

I think this might be interesting in the SDSU-NDSU match ups next year. SDSU has always had tons of length. They lose Byom, Theisen and Vlastuin next year. That means that have B. Meyer and Katie V as their only proven posts. They do have Sheppard and Dunn as 6" players on the bench and two great recruits coming in but that is a lot of unknown for 6'+ players.
I think they will be be fine and two of the four "unknowns" will play solid.

Add to that Vaseka is not really a post. Despite her size she is at her best on the perimeter and can threaten defenses penetrating off the dribble. In fact I noted at a recent home game that she legitimately played point guard for a couple of minutes in late game action. Not disagreeing, I am buying what you are selling even more. It would be a good off season to find an experienced big or two to provide other options.