Game Thread - vs. Nebraska in NCAA play-in game - Wed 3/18 ESPN2 in Durham at Cameron

Interesting 1Q. We didn't shoot it well, turned it over and they shot lights out but we are right there still! Thats a good sign as some of the shooting should revert to the mean and I think we can get them figured out defensively.
 
Their shooting is a problem. I think we planned to not be super aggressive on the perimeter but they have shot us out of that plan and now its a problem keeping them in front of us. And the opposite on the other end, we are struggling with the three and now they are starting to sag a little bit to take away penetration. Right now its all about shooting. Both teams getting some looks but they are knocking theirs down and we aren't. Starting to ripple through now to other phases.
 
Really good last few minutes to cut the lead. Simon has given us a good lift and Ally really understands she has to be a creator when they are gonna just totally take Maggie away
 
Going into the half only down 2 when we are 2-11 from 3. Shots will start falling in the 2nd.

Favorite quote from the broadcast:

Announcer 1: "They have one of the more interesting mascots, Webstur"
Announcer 2: "By interesting you mean terrifying"
 
Maggie gets 10 points on two shots. They aren't going to let her get shots and its gonna be a slog for us to try to score. Maggie has to keep pushing but has to be careful with her turnovers too!
 
Think we need to see a lot of Simon and Wright in the 2nd. Defensively we are tough with that group out there. Might even try a few minutes with Newell out there for Ally with Simon and Wright.
 
Nebraska has had a LOT of trouble finishing games during their late season slump. Blown leads in a lot of the games they have lost including a 20 point lead in their loss in Big 10 tourney.
 
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