Students have shown up. Football team in attendance. 10 mins till tipoff.

The Virginia @Florida State went a little over ... and after time ran out, that game's ESPNU play-by-play announcer said, "Up next, Rice versus North..Florida.". ?

UNT absolutely dominating the glass. Offensive rebound every single possession. This has been an issue the past couple games, but YNT really exploiting it so far tonight.

No offensive movement whatsoever and Flores, as usual is holding onto the ball forever: worst quarter in over a month.

Not super surprising that we're struggling inside. Hayes isn't a great rebounder and Hazelton is (unfortunately) borderline unplayable (I know that's harsh but she can't defend without fouling and you can't really give her the ball on offense because it sticks).

Big shot by Battiston to end the quarter. Feels like we're lucky to be down 2.

16-18 after 1Q thanks to a Battidton 3 at the buzzer. Badly outplayed the final 5 minutes. UNT has all the energy:

Real issue with ball movement so far on the offensive end. Not turning down okay shots to get good shots. Lot of midrange jumpers, which UNT seems to be purposefully giving us.

UNT continues to own the glass on both ends. And no defense at all. We’re going to get blown out on national tv and at home if we don’t wake up…and quickly.

Some good energy from Clifton. Much needed jolt and good to see her make use of the minutes (even with the missed FTs).

Just getting badly out hustled. And even missing free throws. Heads just not in the game so far.

Really good defensive gameplan from UNT. Not afraid to sag off non-shooters. Comfortable playing a couple feet off inside the arc and basically daring us to turn down a decent mid-range look for a better shot, which we're not doing.

Not sure I agree that it's all about being out hustled on the defensive glass. UNT's positioning has been better and quite frankly, I think they just have a few better rebounders than us. The not being able to defend without fouling and transition defense, on the other hand...that's just sloppy and not wanting it as much.

Geez, can anyone box out? UNT is going to have 15 offensive boards in the first half alone.

35-30 UNT at the half. Probably happy it's that close if you're Edmonds but she's going to need to coach in the second half (and probably chew the team out). This isn't a game where the shots just aren't falling. We're playing selfishly on offense and the defensive focus is off.

30-35 and we’re really lucky it’s that close. Totally outplayed in every aspect from the 5 minute mark and on. Just ugly, let’s see if an Edmonds can make the adjustments. Giving up way too many easy basket, man n second chances:

Being out rebounded 30-13.

(02-10-2026 10:05 PM)WRCisforgotten79 Wrote:  Being out rebounded 30-13.

Just embarrassing. And we're only 5-10 from the FT line; whereas UNT is 11-11. The ONLY thing keeping us in this game is UNT's 12 TOs, many of which were unforced errors. UNT grabbing every rebound and every loose ball.

Adams needs to be more aggressive offensively as they're giving her the short jumper. And Alexis needs to step it up.

Awesome encapsulation of the first half in the first 4-5 possessions of the 3rd quarter. Don't get to run our ATO set to start the quarter because Hayes feels her defender overcommit and tries to drive from the FT line (never was any real separation). Adams gets a decent look from 10-feet but with zero passes. Ennis fouls on a layup. And then Rice gets beaten in transition.

It's just really bad basketball 1 through 5.

30-42 UNT starts half on 8-0 run. Now 15-15 from the FT line.

We're 0-6 from the floor to start the half. Game will be over in a couple minutes if things don't change.