(03-04-2021 08:07 PM)Lester Wrote:  

(03-03-2021 03:07 PM)kazoorocket43 Wrote:  Outstanding game from both teams. Rockets played their best "team" game IMO and needed it to win against a WMU team which also played well. And Lockett was spectacular today. I expect both teams will be in the top five in the MAC next year. That is if none of their critical players transfer out

That's a bold prediction, especially given that all players are allowed to come back next year. Honestly, I think I'd give you ten to one odds on that prediction. Of course it's all a huge guessing game until we find out who is transferring out, who is transferring in, and which seniors are returning next year. I would look at Bowling Green, Ohio, Kent State, and Buffalo being good next year.

Ditto on Lockett's performance. Somehow, Lockett went from a poor outside shooter to a player who creates her own three-point opportunities off the dribble. She really brings the whole package. I love her concentration in finishing her drives, and she shows really impressive energy on the boards and on defense. The last player who improved this much from freshman to sophomore year was Inma.

Agree on Inma. Went from a stocky power forward banger who was kind of chippy to a sleek, all-around player in a summer. Amazing transformation.