This is going to be a tough game
Mississippi State has size and are athletic at all positions, and has quality depth
They have a 6-6 center (and a quality 6-5 center) who are active both offensively and defensively, and can rebound. Michelle absolutely needs to stay out of foul trouble otherwise rebounding will be a major problem. I think we need to give their center her 10-12 points and keep Michelle on the floor to protect the rim against their driving guards.
They are not a strong 3 point shooter, but are capable of
Our 3 point shooting is the equalizer as our strength is our Offensive Efficiency
I'm worried their long, athletic guards will chase our shooters off the line, and their centers will limit Michelle's post scoring
Marta is a potential match up problem for them so she needs to have a good game
I expect Noble, Gabby and Ackerman to have important roles
But maybe the key players will be Kayla and Yo, who will need to play 36+ minutes, handle the pressure, put points on the board, and limit turnovers
Mississippi State has size and are athletic at all positions, and has quality depth
They have a 6-6 center (and a quality 6-5 center) who are active both offensively and defensively, and can rebound. Michelle absolutely needs to stay out of foul trouble otherwise rebounding will be a major problem. I think we need to give their center her 10-12 points and keep Michelle on the floor to protect the rim against their driving guards.
They are not a strong 3 point shooter, but are capable of
Our 3 point shooting is the equalizer as our strength is our Offensive Efficiency
I'm worried their long, athletic guards will chase our shooters off the line, and their centers will limit Michelle's post scoring
Marta is a potential match up problem for them so she needs to have a good game
I expect Noble, Gabby and Ackerman to have important roles
But maybe the key players will be Kayla and Yo, who will need to play 36+ minutes, handle the pressure, put points on the board, and limit turnovers
