Miami calls time down 60-37.

Final media timeout of the game. Rockets lead 62-42.

Loose play by Reid-Lewis

Rockets win 68-52.

Balanced scoring for the Rockets:

Inma 18
Ana 10
Janelle 9
Janice 9
Sophie 9
Brianna 7
Dola 6

Hate to see what BG and Central will do against this Miami lineup.

Boards

Inma 9
Dola 6
Sophie 5
Ana 4
Brianna 4
Janice 2

Assists

Dola 5
Inma 4
Janelle 3
Elena 1

Sophie 4 of 4 from the field & 1 of 1 from the foul line.

(01-12-2014 04:10 PM)northrocket43 Wrote:  Hate to see what BG and Central will do against this Miami lineup.

Agreed. This is a very bad Miami team. Not to take anything away from our girls. We did what we had to do. The outcome was never in doubt.

Here's a link to the game story on the UT site.

http://www.utrockets.com/ViewArticle.dbm...=209369615

(01-12-2014 04:49 PM)Dwight Wrote:  

(01-12-2014 04:10 PM)northrocket43 Wrote:  Hate to see what BG and Central will do against this Miami lineup.

Agreed. This is a very bad Miami team. Not to take anything away from our girls. We did what we had to do. The outcome was never in doubt.

Yeah, I don't see Miami winning a lot of games in conference this year, but this was just kind of game the Rockets needed at this time. Their defense was better this game than probably any other all season, particularly in the first half----Miami's trouble scoring in the first half reminded me of a lot of games from last year-----and although there was some slippage particularly in the final 6 minutes of the game, UT always maintained a comfortable lead.

This was a good game for Elena go 0 for 7 from 3-point land (and hopefully work thru this slump and get it out of her system) because it didn't hurt the team effort today. When they came out at half, she did nothing but shoot threes and at one point she hit 6 in a row----but they continued not to fall for her in the second half even though they were good looks at the basket. I will be surprised if we ever see her have another 0-7 3-point game like that.

This looked like a breakout game for Sophie because she not only made every shot she took, she also showed some good hands play and a few moves to boot---nothing awkward or tentative about her play today.

Still a young team that is still in the process of developing so there are going to continue to be ups and downs, but this was a good game at a good time to build some confidence, see some improvement and gain some more experience.

(01-12-2014 02:37 PM)northcoastRocket Wrote:  

(01-12-2014 02:35 PM)NewMex RocketFan Wrote:  Sitting on the floor with the ball is possession without traveling?

Yeah, I was wondering about that - I thought that was supposed to be an automatic travel.

It is only traveling if the player tries to stand up or move around with the ball....as long as the player stays in a sitting position it is the same as holding the ball while standing...a confusing rule...

(01-13-2014 12:21 AM)T-Town Wrote:  

(01-12-2014 04:49 PM)Dwight Wrote:  

(01-12-2014 04:10 PM)northrocket43 Wrote:  Hate to see what BG and Central will do against this Miami lineup.

Agreed. This is a very bad Miami team. Not to take anything away from our girls. We did what we had to do. The outcome was never in doubt.

Yeah, I don't see Miami winning a lot of games in conference this year, but this was just kind of game the Rockets needed at this time. Their defense was better this game than probably any other all season, particularly in the first half----Miami's trouble scoring in the first half reminded me of a lot of games from last year-----and although there was some slippage particularly in the final 6 minutes of the game, UT always maintained a comfortable lead.

This was a good game for Elena go 0 for 7 from 3-point land (and hopefully work thru this slump and get it out of her system) because it didn't hurt the team effort today. When they came out at half, she did nothing but shoot threes and at one point she hit 6 in a row----but they continued not to fall for her in the second half even though they were good looks at the basket. I will be surprised if we ever see her have another 0-7 3-point game like that.

This looked like a breakout game for Sophie because she not only made every shot she took, she also showed some good hands play and a few moves to boot---nothing awkward or tentative about her play today.

Still a young team that is still in the process of developing so there are going to continue to be ups and downs, but this was a good game at a good time to build some confidence, see some improvement and gain some more experience.

I agree that this was an excellent game for Sophie. I have seen signs of improvement on her low post defense and today she displayed variety in her offense. She could be the most important member of the freshman class if she continues to improve.

I also am favorably impressed with Janice Monakana. Early in the season she was a little out of control which resulted in unforced turnovers and off balanced shots. Lately she has been playing a more calm game as well as better defense. Free throw shooting is also improving. Given her size she could also be a significant contributor going forward.

I continue to worry about Elena. I know that coach says she has a great 3 point shot but so far it is not evident. The 0 for 7 may be a low light but she has not been sufficiently accurate since she began playing. She also seems to me to be a little slow footed and not a particularly good ball handler. So I don't know if she will be ready for major minutes when Dola and Reid-Lewis are gone next year. They both have significant speed and ball handling advantages over Elena. May have to hope that the transfer sitting out this year can fill that role and Elena becomes a shooting guard...assuming the shooting gets much better.

I think Olivia is going to surprise us all. She seems to have some athleticism and she gets lots of boards per minute, it seems. A year of seasoning and I think she'll be a big help in the post.

(01-13-2014 04:42 PM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  I think Olivia is going to surprise us all. She seems to have some athleticism and she gets lots of boards per minute, it seems. A year of seasoning and I think she'll be a big help in the post.

I agree. I should have mentioned her in my comments above. She seems to play good defense, is positioned well for rebounds and has what looks like good technique on her shot...but what do I know. Anyway I wonder why she doesn't get more minutes.

(01-13-2014 04:47 PM)northrocket43 Wrote:  

(01-13-2014 04:42 PM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  I think Olivia is going to surprise us all. She seems to have some athleticism and she gets lots of boards per minute, it seems. A year of seasoning and I think she'll be a big help in the post.

I agree. I should have mentioned her in my comments above. She seems to play good defense, is positioned well for rebounds and has what looks like good technique on her shot...but what do I know. Anyway I wonder why she doesn't get more minutes.

And I agree with both of you re: Braun...also agree with previous poster that Reecher has shown nice improvement of late. Janice will be fine--I think she's the kind of player that is capable of a big jump her sophomore year, kinda like Inma. I'm a bit concerned that Baker hasn't even been on the bench in street clothes at game time while reportedly dealing with concussion-like symptoms these past two games--she & Ana are/were about the only somewhat consistent 3 point shot we have. To have symptoms that don't even allow you to make it to the game sounds pretty serious...

(01-13-2014 05:06 PM)bcunn3128 Wrote:  

(01-13-2014 04:47 PM)northrocket43 Wrote:  

(01-13-2014 04:42 PM)H2Oville Rocket Wrote:  I think Olivia is going to surprise us all. She seems to have some athleticism and she gets lots of boards per minute, it seems. A year of seasoning and I think she'll be a big help in the post.

I agree. I should have mentioned her in my comments above. She seems to play good defense, is positioned well for rebounds and has what looks like good technique on her shot...but what do I know. Anyway I wonder why she doesn't get more minutes.

And I agree with both of you re: Braun...also agree with previous poster that Reecher has shown nice improvement of late. Janice will be fine--I think she's the kind of player that is capable of a big jump her sophomore year, kinda like Inma. I'm a bit concerned that Baker hasn't even been on the bench in street clothes at game time while reportedly dealing with concussion-like symptoms these past two games--she & Ana are/were about the only somewhat consistent 3 point shot we have. To have symptoms that don't even allow you to make it to the game sounds pretty serious...

The thing is I don't think that Baker wasn't getting any minutes in the games immediately before she had the head injury in practice, right? This is another player coach praised for 3 point shooting but I don't think she played in the last couple of nonleague games or against Central Michigan. So what's that about?

I checked the recent game box scores. Baker played 19 minutes against Valparaiso and was 3/10 from 3 point range. Since then she has seen very little action. 2 minutes against St Bonaventure. 3 minutes against Dayton. and 3 minutes against Evansville....with a total of 1 shot (missed). No playing time against Central Michigan.

(01-13-2014 05:52 PM)northrocket43 Wrote:  I checked the recent game box scores. Baker played 19 minutes against Valparaiso and was 3/10 from 3 point range. Since then she has seen very little action. 2 minutes against St Bonaventure. 3 minutes against Dayton. and 3 minutes against Evansville....with a total of 1 shot (missed). No playing time against Central Michigan.

Baker missed the last 2 games due to a concussion.

Also remember that she missed a lot of practice time due to being injured in the pre-season, so she may still be playing catch-up in developing the other parts of her game.