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Maybe this will fire them up for Creighton.

And way too many turnovers. Alabama also had a lot of turnovers, but we need to cut our number in half. Poor shooting. We actually made more shots than Alabama, but they had 8 more points off their numerous free throw opportunities.

OK, that's our turd game. I've been waiting for it. Time to refocus and move on.

So many offensive fouls being called.

T is hot. Keep going to her.

And the refs were texting during the game so they didn't see it?

What is with the Alabama coach running interference and the refs not calling it?

Also, Brianna Turner did not play for ND in that game. She is out due to a shoulder injury suffered in the first few minutes of the Maryland game. She was averaging around 13 points per game prior to her injury.

UConn won by 76-58 on Notre Dame's court in front of a sell-out crowd. UConn was behind 28-18 after the first 10 mins but then clamped down on Loyd and scored the next 16 points to take the lead. I think Loyd had 17 in the first half. UConn got into their groove on offense and still defended Loyd pretty hard to start the second half to take an even bigger lead. Loyd wound up getting 14 more points later in the second half but it was too little too late. So of NDs 58 points, Loyd scored 31. She was 10 of 27 on field goals, the entire team shot around 31%. No one else on the team attempted more than 12 shots and that player was the only other one in double figures with 11. UConn was much more balanced with 4 players in double figures with Morgan Tuck leading the way with 25 points. They shot 47.5% from the field.

Heard that Williams might be playing for them today in their big game against South Carolina. Hopefully Duke will win that game - would be good for Duke and also for us. I should have known better than to ask about the coach and Williams after the game - especially given how divided our fan base seemed to be with our former FB coach. Was just trying to give some perspective from someone at the game because it sounded like most did not get to see it (doubt BTN is available in a cable tier in ACC country).

Saw UConn beat Notre Dame today. I still feel that ND wouldn't be much without Jewell Loyd. She is fantastic, but so far hasn't had anyone around her step up consistently.

I think Rutgers is too tired to finish.

Yup, we could have used her. I know they knocked off Kentucky and played Oklahoma tough. It will be interesting to see her stats in conference. Is the Kissinger girl getting any meaningful playing time?

Going into double OT.

If Nike works better for them get them some black Nikes and paint the swoosh black so no one can see it. I'd rather have them healthy and playing in ugly shoes than sitting on the bench with a boot.

My daughter uses Nike for throws, Brooks for running, Nike for sprinting, and that's about it. She always wore breathable lightweight Nikes for basketball and couldn't stand the weird fit of Adidas. She also wore Nike for soccer, Adidas never fit her correctly no matter how pricey. My personal preference is Asics. I can walk for miles in Asics, but everything else I get leg cramps after about 10 minutes. I just think it is weird to overlook the importance of a shoe. One size does not fit all.

Why does Nebraska have such a love affair with Adidas? My daughter is a recruit in a different sport, and we have concerns because we have NEVER found an Adidas brand shoe for her sport that hasn't caused her some sort of problem. She also trains with some former NU athletes, and they have remarked that the Adidas shoes were terrible while they were at NU and caused them foot problems. These kids that are D1 athletes and recruits know what shoes work for them and which ones don't. Why are we forcing them to switch and locking ourselves into one brand? Shouldn't the welfare of the athlete be the priority?

I think the crowd bothered Duke, especially at the end. It was good to see everyone on their feet the last couple of minutes. Some of those Duke girls had the "deer in headlights" look toward the end of the game. Crowd also very vocal with the refs, as was Connie (thought she might go Pelini for a second, and I saw her warning from the ref). Halie earns the Beast of the Game Award once again. They were all good tonight. I think this team is tougher to defend than a year ago. Can't give Sample any room because she has shown she will shoot and make the shot with confidence. I also think Cincore is totally going to bust out a 15 point game before the end of the season. Are the girls just passing the boot around this season? It needs to disappear SOON.

When I watched them play MSU, I was not impressed at all.

We need to be hitting some 3s in this game, and making sure we finish on bunnies. Please no repeat of last Sunday. I'm hoping to see the ladies super focused. I have a feeling Theriot might shine in this game.

Do you suppose NC had this game circled on their calendar, and were maybe a bit more prepared? I'm also concerned that maybe teams have decided to try and get Sample in foul trouble early, knowing that causes problems with our defense. Hopefully the girls are getting in some shooting time before Wednesday. I also wondered why Connie was subbing so freely in the first half.

Again, we are we shooting 3s?

Gut check time. Starters need to take this game back over.

Bench players need to step up.

Washington State upsets Maryland