I'm glad that we played defense fairly well tonight. We had some difficulty on offense. It seemed like WV got lucky at the end of the shot clock a few times to stay in the game when they really didn't belong.
I'm happier with Kay Kay's ten rebounds than with her fourteen points tonight. WV does have some tall girls inside which gave us trouble in WV.
I thought there were three things that grabbed me other than Kay Kay's rebounds. Peyton, Gabbi, and Maddie kind of took over. When WV did make their runs, it seemed like the answer was Peyton with a three or Maddie suddenly driving in for jump shots. That shot is the one that I have been waiting for. That is the one that is unstoppable if she will take it.
Gabbi---zero turnovers against WV. The ability of Gabbi and Maddie to control the ball made it difficult for WV to come back. We did miss some free throws at the wrong time. But, between Gioya, Vivi, and Maddie---well, they were 11 for 11. Vivi was six for six. Glad they hit their free throws.
Think Maddie isn't tough enough? Did you see the rebound that she demanded in the middle, just ripping it out of WV's hands. That is the Maddie that I think we'll see.