brutus2002
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brutus2002
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I think the officials are letting the Rutgers post players to hook Davenport on defense.
I think the officials are letting the Rutgers post players to hook Davenport on defense.
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Rutgers has two baskets despite blatant travels. 15-2 run. OSU offense is horrid right now. No FGs in 7:00+. Down 25-20 with 2:20. OSU in danger of getting blown out.
Jesus Christ...two foals against our shooters under the Rutgers basket and none called. Still no FGs in 9:00...
Jesus Christ...two foals against our shooters under the Rutgers basket and none called. Still no FGs in 9:00...
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Misanthrope
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The Buckeyes haven't had a FG since the 8th grade picnic.
Fortunately, it's only 27-22, Rutgers at the half.
Fortunately, it's only 27-22, Rutgers at the half.
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Buckeye513
Stable Genius
They have a blanket over Davenport. Our guards need to step it up and start hitting those outside shots.
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The two early foals on Davenport have made her tentative. She needs to forget about foals and step it up in the second half, in order for them to have a chance.
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BuckeyeTillIDie
The North Remembers
These refs are letting Rutgers horrible Centers get away with murder on defense.
It's not even right how much they hook and hold Davenport.
Who the fuck plays post defense with their back to the offensive player?? Complete bullshit, and of course they are getting away with it.
It's not even right how much they hook and hold Davenport.
Who the fuck plays post defense with their back to the offensive player?? Complete bullshit, and of course they are getting away with it.
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Misanthrope
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It's not looking good for the Buckettes.
Down 62-55 with 0:10 to play. Caidy Matter has been non-existent while Davenport has carried the load with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Game over...:(
Down 62-55 with 0:10 to play. Caidy Matter has been non-existent while Davenport has carried the load with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Game over...:(
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hate to say this.. but Rutgers looked more athletic... they were quicker and better leapers... altho there were a number of fouls that sure looked obvious to me that weren't called... but it is the tourny... and bad day to go cold too...
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Very disappointing.
I love Matter and some of the things she can do, but great teams need leaders who can create when nothing is there and Matter is not that kind of player. Clearly Davenport is a force but you have to get her the ball first. They will be more athletic next year and a much better team.
I love Matter and some of the things she can do, but great teams need leaders who can create when nothing is there and Matter is not that kind of player. Clearly Davenport is a force but you have to get her the ball first. They will be more athletic next year and a much better team.
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scooter1369
HTTR Forever.
When they played here, the differnce in speed of the two teams was noticable. Rutgers has a fast team with very quick hands, but they don't really have an answer for Davenport. But she can't be expected to carry the team everytime they face adversity.
I agree, next year this team will be very good and hungry.
I agree, next year this team will be very good and hungry.
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It is unfortunate that the guards could not step up with the double-team on Davenport, but we can all be very proud of these ladies. Well done on a great season!
http://www.sportsline.com/ncaawbasketball/gamecenter/recap/NCAAW_20050327_RUT@OHST
Rutgers rides defense into Elite Eight
March 27, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports
PHILADELPHIA -- All the bumping, pushing and shoving Rutgers did on defense didn't stop Ohio State All-American Jessica Davenport.
It did, however, shut down the rest of the Buckeyes and put the Scarlet Knights a victory away from their first Final Four appearance in five years.
Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points, and Rutgers turned 15 Ohio State turnovers into 22 points in posting a 64-58 victory on Sunday.
"I thought we played great defense, as best we could," coach C. Vivian Stringer said after Rutgers held the nation's best shooting team to 39.6 percent.
The third-seeded Scarlet Knights (28-6) will play top-seeded Tennessee (29-4) in the Philadelphia Regional final on Tuesday night for a trip to the Final Four in Indianapolis. The Lady Vols defeated Texas Tech 75-59 in the opener of the doubleheader at Temple.
The Scarlet Knights beat Pat Summitt and Tennessee 65-51 on Dec. 29 at the Rutgers Athletic Center. The Lady Vols are 10-2 against the Scarlet Knights, including a 64-54 victory in a national semifinal game in Philadelphia in 2000.
"Even though we beat Tennessee, they are a great team and playing a lot better," said Rutgers senior Chelsea Newton, who scored 13 points. "They are not the same team that came to the RAC."
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In reaching the regional final, Rutgers has avenged regular-season losses to Temple and Ohio State. The Buckeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 52-50 on Jan. 16.
In that game, Davenport scored 22 points and dominated inside with her 6-foot-5 size and reach. The sophomore had 22 points and 14 rebounds Sunday, but she struggled to get touches. Rutgers did a great job of getting to loose balls and converting them into second-chance points, holding a 20-7 edge.
"It was physical and there was a lot of bumping for 40 minutes," said Davenport, 6-of-11 from the field.
Ohio State coach Jim Foster thought Rutgers got away with too much on defense.
"Are they talented? Yes! Do they have individually great players? Yes!" Foster said. "Do they have a nice defensive scheme? Yes! Is the game called differently in the postseason than the regular season? Yes!"
Freshman Matee Ajavon added 14 points for the Scarlet Knights, who came into the game limiting opponents to 50.8 points.
Brandie Hoskins scored 12 points for Ohio State (30-5). The Buckeyes shot better than 50 percent in winning their opening two NCAA tournament games and committed only 18 turnovers.
Rutgers' defense, however, was a lot better than Holy Cross and Maryland.
The Scarlet Knights held Ohio State without a field goal for the final 9:50 of the first half in turning an 18-10 deficit into a 27-22 lead.
The key for the Scarlet Knights was the tough play of backup centers Rebecca Richman and Mariota Theodoris. They used their size and muscle to limit the number of touches for Davenport.
Down 39-30 with 11:30 to play, Ohio State made a run, closing within two points three times -- the last was 47-45 on a 3-pointer by Marscilla Packer with 6:01 to play.
Davenport had eight points in the run, all in the lane.
"She did get 22 points, but I'm sure it was the hardest 22 points she ever got," Richman said. "We just tried to focus on staying in front and relying on our guards to put a lot of pressure on the ball."
Michelle Campbell scored on a layup with 4:23 to go after Rutgers got a second-chance possession for a 49-45 lead. After Packer missed a 3-pointer, Pondexter hit a 12-foot banker and added a 3-pointer after a turnover for a 54-45 lead.
"You have to start defense against her at the 3-point line, especially with a player like Cappie," said Foster, who coached Pondexter in 2003 on a USA Basketball World Championship team for Young Women.
Ohio State, which was 4-of-17 from 3-point range, never threatened after that. The Buckeyes hit two late 3-pointers to make the game close.
Foster said the biggest problem for Ohio State was the play of point guards Ashley Allen and Kim Wilburn, who combined for 1-of-6 from the field and six turnovers.
"It's not conducive to winning basketball," he said.
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http://www.sportsline.com/ncaawbasketball/gamecenter/recap/NCAAW_20050327_RUT@OHST
Rutgers rides defense into Elite Eight
March 27, 2005
SportsLine.com wire reports
PHILADELPHIA -- All the bumping, pushing and shoving Rutgers did on defense didn't stop Ohio State All-American Jessica Davenport.
It did, however, shut down the rest of the Buckeyes and put the Scarlet Knights a victory away from their first Final Four appearance in five years.
Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points, and Rutgers turned 15 Ohio State turnovers into 22 points in posting a 64-58 victory on Sunday.
"I thought we played great defense, as best we could," coach C. Vivian Stringer said after Rutgers held the nation's best shooting team to 39.6 percent.
The third-seeded Scarlet Knights (28-6) will play top-seeded Tennessee (29-4) in the Philadelphia Regional final on Tuesday night for a trip to the Final Four in Indianapolis. The Lady Vols defeated Texas Tech 75-59 in the opener of the doubleheader at Temple.
The Scarlet Knights beat Pat Summitt and Tennessee 65-51 on Dec. 29 at the Rutgers Athletic Center. The Lady Vols are 10-2 against the Scarlet Knights, including a 64-54 victory in a national semifinal game in Philadelphia in 2000.
"Even though we beat Tennessee, they are a great team and playing a lot better," said Rutgers senior Chelsea Newton, who scored 13 points. "They are not the same team that came to the RAC."
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In reaching the regional final, Rutgers has avenged regular-season losses to Temple and Ohio State. The Buckeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 52-50 on Jan. 16.
In that game, Davenport scored 22 points and dominated inside with her 6-foot-5 size and reach. The sophomore had 22 points and 14 rebounds Sunday, but she struggled to get touches. Rutgers did a great job of getting to loose balls and converting them into second-chance points, holding a 20-7 edge.
"It was physical and there was a lot of bumping for 40 minutes," said Davenport, 6-of-11 from the field.
Ohio State coach Jim Foster thought Rutgers got away with too much on defense.
"Are they talented? Yes! Do they have individually great players? Yes!" Foster said. "Do they have a nice defensive scheme? Yes! Is the game called differently in the postseason than the regular season? Yes!"
Freshman Matee Ajavon added 14 points for the Scarlet Knights, who came into the game limiting opponents to 50.8 points.
Brandie Hoskins scored 12 points for Ohio State (30-5). The Buckeyes shot better than 50 percent in winning their opening two NCAA tournament games and committed only 18 turnovers.
Rutgers' defense, however, was a lot better than Holy Cross and Maryland.
The Scarlet Knights held Ohio State without a field goal for the final 9:50 of the first half in turning an 18-10 deficit into a 27-22 lead.
The key for the Scarlet Knights was the tough play of backup centers Rebecca Richman and Mariota Theodoris. They used their size and muscle to limit the number of touches for Davenport.
Down 39-30 with 11:30 to play, Ohio State made a run, closing within two points three times -- the last was 47-45 on a 3-pointer by Marscilla Packer with 6:01 to play.
Davenport had eight points in the run, all in the lane.
"She did get 22 points, but I'm sure it was the hardest 22 points she ever got," Richman said. "We just tried to focus on staying in front and relying on our guards to put a lot of pressure on the ball."
Michelle Campbell scored on a layup with 4:23 to go after Rutgers got a second-chance possession for a 49-45 lead. After Packer missed a 3-pointer, Pondexter hit a 12-foot banker and added a 3-pointer after a turnover for a 54-45 lead.
"You have to start defense against her at the 3-point line, especially with a player like Cappie," said Foster, who coached Pondexter in 2003 on a USA Basketball World Championship team for Young Women.
Ohio State, which was 4-of-17 from 3-point range, never threatened after that. The Buckeyes hit two late 3-pointers to make the game close.
Foster said the biggest problem for Ohio State was the play of point guards Ashley Allen and Kim Wilburn, who combined for 1-of-6 from the field and six turnovers.
"It's not conducive to winning basketball," he said.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service
Copyright 2004-2005, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved
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