tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20327271636389904092024-02-20T18:34:07.194-05:00ACC Women's BasketballTalk about your favorite ACC women's basketball team. Keep up with your favorite players and share your knowledge of women's basketball.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-71628769326645903102008-03-03T19:13:00.002-05:002008-03-03T19:20:22.071-05:00Tarheels vs. DukeTraveling to Chapel Hill Sunday with two Tarheel Alumni was fun. The place was pack with a sea of Tarheel blue and a sprinkle of Duke blue, but it was obvisous from the start who was in control. Senior night for Larkins, Pringle, and Austin was great. The place was hot and the heels rolled through the Devils. <br /><br />Carolina made history with an undefeated season and finishing off the season against Duke was truly the icing on the cake for the heels. The tarheels ended their stint at Carmichael as they will play in the Smith Center for the next two seasons as their gym undergoes an Extreme Makeover (maybe Ty will show up).<br /><br />The tarheels are playing well their speed and depth is gonna be hard to beat I look for them to continue their force in the tourney and through March Madness. The Tarheels should be in the Final Four if they continue their strong play. Duke is really struggling and they may falter in round 1 of the tourney it would not be a surprise. <br /><br />I look for the ACC championship game to be a rematch between UNC and MD. That would be a great game.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-57897079425290144322008-01-31T21:26:00.000-05:002008-01-31T21:39:46.556-05:00Tennessee vs. DukeThe game was great. Duke had a great game plan. The first half their defense had a great hold on Parker. She was held to under 10 points. Duke stayed strong in the paint, with Chante Black being the points for the the Blue Devils. Waner out shooting has slipped which has left a hole is the perimeter for Duke, they need her sharp shooting to keep a balance. Duke has the inside outside game but until both are hitting Duke's offense is one-sided. <br /><br />UT has weapons all already but it was obvious that Parker was rattled in the first half. The first half was a strong showing of the ACCs strenght in the Duke maintained the score.<br /><br />The difference in the game was the offensive rebounding of UT. The second chance points made a difference in the second half with Duke not able to keep them off the boards. Even though Duke lost they had opportunites to win but Waner will make the difference in many tough games as she regains her shooting touch.<br /><br />Duke and UT may meet again in the Final Four, who will bring their A game.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-49705214786825233822008-01-28T18:32:00.000-05:002008-01-28T18:40:33.489-05:00NCSU vs. Wake ForestThe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wolfpack</span> are truly my favorite team. Kay Yow and the battle she fights is inspiring. I have always loved the PACK. I attended camp at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">NCSU</span> growing up, got to meet Jimmy V and have pulled for the PACK forever. <br /><br />The Pack is really going through growing pains this year. They are so young but are holding their own with the middle of the pack. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">NCSU</span> will probably finish in the middle of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ACC</span>. I watch them play Georgia Tech and was surprised at the strength of Georgia Tech. With the inexperience of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">NCSU</span> they will continue to grow as a team. The Wake Forest game was not a dominating game for the Pack. They just don't have a strength of scorers. Hang in there Pack you day will come.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-90482372854675890962008-01-26T15:15:00.000-05:002008-01-26T16:04:03.833-05:00Tarheels vs. TerpsA great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ACC</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">matchup</span> #3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">TERPS</span> vs. #4 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tarheels</span>. What depth the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ACC</span> has with such a strong core of players.<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Terps</span> are lead by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Toliver</span> the premier <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">point</span> guard in D1. She is a junior that carries herself with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">strengths</span> of a senior. Her supporting cast includes Marisa Coleman, Crystal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Langhorn</span> and Laura Harper. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Langhorn</span> is he <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">strength</span> in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">front line</span> bu <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">ther</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Terps</span> lack depth in the post to support <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Langhorn</span>. Coleman is a great shooter that opens up <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">opportunities</span> for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Langhorn</span>. Harper is a contributor with a mid range game the really adds <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">dimension</span> for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">terps</span>. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">TERPS</span> lack depth especially in the paint.<br /><br />The Heels are lead by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Larkins</span>, their senior leader who has not had consistent showings this season. The Heels are lacking experience at the point guard position but some big games this year have help <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">DeGraffenreid</span> gain experience and handle some intense pressure that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">ACC</span> will bring. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Tarheels</span> are load with depth at the post. The quick, long heels will surely give some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">matchup</span> problems with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Terps</span>. Intangibles for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Tarheels</span> are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">LaToya</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Pringle</span> her rebounding and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">presences</span> give many teams some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">matchup</span> problems. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">McCants</span> has really become a key in the Heels lineup as she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">continues</span> to show her scoring potential<br /><br />The game.<br /><br />First Half - The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Tarheels</span> have showed strength by controlling games in the first half. They let teams get close and seem to have spurts of mental break downs. Some of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">officiating</span> in the first half was questions for both teams. But the first half was a good showing of the strength in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">ACC</span>. Maryland is very good but I think they just don't have the depth to stay with team that match up evenly with them. <br /><br />Second Half - The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Terps</span> came back strong, but foul trouble really hurt them in the end. Their shooting really opened up the second half to force Carolina to have to come from behind. Maryland should have won the game in the first half they played the better half but the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Tarheels</span> keep pushing through the tie the game and force OT.<br /><br />1st OT - INTENSE. It was a back and forth during the first OT and no TEAM really took control of the game. Both had <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">opportunities</span> to win but no one took control forcing a second OT.<br /><br />2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">nd</span> OT - The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Tarheels</span> prevail. Foul trouble really hurt the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Terps</span> in the second OT and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Tarheels</span> pull through to win. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Pringle</span> was the force that made a difference in the game.<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Tarheels</span> get the win with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Pringle</span> leading the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Tarheels</span> with 31. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">Terps</span> had strength in scoring with their top performers still <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">maintain</span> their averages.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-29712851223503493682008-01-21T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-21T22:27:44.797-05:00UNC vs. UCONN<span style="font-family:arial;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">UNC</span> started early and played a strong first leading the entire first half and playing very well. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UNC</span> starts with an 8-0 run and sets the tempo for the first half. The T<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">arheels</span> continue to extend their lead with strong team play and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">capitalize</span> on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">UCONN</span> mistakes. The drought of scoring during the first half sparks <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">UCONN</span> as the close the deficit to within 3. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">UCONN's</span> Montgomery continues to lead the Huskies throughout the first half. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Tarheel's</span> are lead by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Pringle</span> who has been a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">consistent</span> player for the heels this year. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Larkins</span> continues to struggle with scoring for the heels. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">UCONN's</span> Charles is also a strong force in the first half with her interior play. She plays well for the Huskies in the first half to keep them to within 4 points. With only 10 minutes left in the first half <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">UNC</span> stays up by four. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">UNCs</span> quick long arms help to extend the lead with their ability to block shots. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">UNCs</span> depth from the bench continues to keep them in the lead. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">UNCs</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Breland</span> and Lucas give the needed depth to maintain their strong defensive stand. With a bit over a minute left in the half <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">UNC</span> extends to a 10 point lead as they continue to control the first half play. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">McCants</span> fouls with half a minute left which leads to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">UCONN</span> free throws. The exchange is quick with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">UNC</span> finishing the half with a layup and 11 point lead. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">UNC</span> plays well in the first half and seems to have executed a great game plan so far.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Second half starts well for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Tarheels</span> they continue to maintain the lead for the first three minutes of play. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">UCONN</span> packs the "D" inside to force <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">UNC</span> to play a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">perimeter</span> game. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">UNCs</span> outside shooters can't seem to pull through to open the defense up. Several missed 3's continue to spark the Huskies play as they close up the middle. At the 15 minute mark the tides turn as the Huskies gain the lead. For the next 3 minutes the exchange of points between the HEELS and the HUSKIES open up the door for a nail bitter between #1 and #4. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">UCONNs</span> Houston opens up the lead and shows up for this game during the second half. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">UCONNS</span> Moore continues to show her impact as a scoring threat. With less than 10 minutes left the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">TARHEELS</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Pringle</span> ties the game. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Pringle's</span> consistency is the stronghold for the Heels for this game. The Huskies stay in the lead during the second half with Houston and Montgomery leading the way. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Tarheels</span> stay within reach with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Pringle</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">McCants</span> gives the needed defensive effort to help the Heels stay within 2 points. With 5 minutes left the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Tarheels</span> push to gain the lead with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">McCants</span> as the scorer. At 4 and some change the Huskies change the tide with some sloppy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Tarheel</span> play. At this point there is no turning back for the Huskies as the take the lead and hold on for the 82-71 win.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">HEELS - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Degraffenreid</span> does some good things but as her experience grows she will too. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Larkins</span> has to be consistent, her senior year has not been a stellar year. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">Pringle</span> is the glue now she is a consistent and continues to provide them a spark. I like the Heels play but you gotta finish the deed. Their defense can make you work, but decisions in the crunch time hurt them. Will the Heels make it to the final two could this be a preview of the national championship game?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">UCONN</span> - Montgomery has the game. She has stepped up to the plate and getting the hit. Houston helped tonight but will she continue to be a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">contributor</span>. Charles is a workhorse and will make the difference in many games. Can the Huskies hold it together and get the to National Championship game?</span>WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-53605248527560823572008-01-21T14:09:00.001-05:002008-01-21T14:17:19.413-05:00The Yellow JacketsWow. Where have I been. Georgia Tech has come into their own. What a game they have. A burst of energy is how they come at you. Georgia Tech is a fundamental team with lots of options. They play strong team basketball. Mitchell is their leading scorer and is producing some good numbers, with a great supporter in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nnamaka</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Tech's</span> only losses come from top <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">UNC</span>, MD in double OT, and Georgia. Tech has an experienced team which will make for a great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ACC</span> tourney.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-26326831869126279802008-01-21T13:51:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:02:36.843-05:00The Tarheels<span style="font-family:arial;">The t<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">arheels</span> are currently #2 in the conference. The t<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">arheels</span> are explosive with a run and gun style offense. The Heels are averaging 90 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ppg</span> and have strong rebounding skills. The turnovers are the downside to their offense. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tarheels</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">matchup</span> well with most teams, their weakness is leadership at the point guard position. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tarheels</span> can hold their own with most teams but the injuries they have sustained may keep them from a final four. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Larkins</span> has not had a strong senior year, but the supporting cast for the heels keep them moving forward. The quick, tall heels work hard on defense which complements their transition game. It will be interesting to see how the heels finish the season this year. </span>WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-83278557121420156412008-01-21T13:40:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:50:58.503-05:00The Terps<span style="font-family:arial;">Maryland is currently leading the conference with a 6-0 record. Maryland's strength is awesome with the ability to put points on the board. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Marylands</span> team strengths include scoring and rebounding. They are beating teams by an average of 22 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ppg</span> and are strong on the boards. The balanced attacked and strength in the paint continue to provide the T<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">erps</span> with a path to the final four. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tarheels</span> and Devils should provide a challenge for this team but as long as the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Terps</span> stay healthy I believe they will be a final four contender. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Toliver's</span> leadership, Coleman's sharp shooting, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Langhorn</span> in the paint offer plenty of match problems for many teams.</span>WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032727163638990409.post-27468788922338187692008-01-21T12:47:00.000-05:002008-01-21T12:51:33.051-05:00ACC Women Lets Get StartedThe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ACC</span> is a strong conference this year. Look at the history of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ACC</span> women's basketball program. The number of teams participating in the final four and the number of national champions is growing. Promoting the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ACC</span> and continuing its <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">competitive</span> fever is where we need to go. Add your comments about your team, recruiting, top players, and predictions. Lets get the ball rolling and grow the support for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ACC</span> women's basketball.WomensBballFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08617536341484998122noreply@blogger.com0