Last night the University of Minnesota women's basketball team took on number ten ranked Ohio State. OS has been one of their nemesis since 2016, to whom they lost ten games in a row. The Minnesota Gophers took an eight game winning streak into the match. For the first time in years, Minnesota is nationally ranked; at #23, which seems low to this fan. Minnesota, known for defense and not turning the ball over, couldn't buy a bucket in the first half. In spite of all the misses, shots they'd normally make, they trailed by only three points at halftime.
In the third quarter they found the basket and soon led by fourteen points. They won their 9th straight game 74-61. Take that Ohio State! Ohio plays a full court and trapping defense but it didn't give the Gophers much trouble. In Minnesota's first Big Ten League game they lost to Maryland by one point in double overtime. Their loss came as they didn't handle Maryland's pressure defense very well. Obviously the coaching staff has done good work in preparing the women for Ohio's defensive pressure.
This introvert had nothing scheduled this morning. As the washer and dryer hummed I watched the replay in detail and with pleasure. Many of the players on this team played in Minnesota high schools, which adds to the satisfaction as they succeed.
Takk for alt,
Al
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