The Longhorns (16-1, 3-1) are going to need to be at the top of their game Saturday against a very good Wildcats (16-1, 4-0) team. Their lone less was by 7 to #3 Iowa (aka Caitlin Clark and her backup band).
K-State effectively starts 4 guards and 1 post but that post, 6' 6" Ayoka Lee, was an All-American 2 seasons ago then missed last season with an ACL injury. In her AA season, Vic and Texas handled Lee better than just about any team she played, Lauren Ebo was able to match her physicality and frustrate her into committing early fouls. Hopefully Hadi and Taylor can do the same. Lee averages 19.7 ppg (9 points better than their 2nd leading scorer), 8.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks. Speaking of their 2nd leading scorer, PG Serena 'The Arm-Bar' Sundell, at 10.5 points and 4.8 assists won't be constantly harassed by Rori as she has the past 2 seasons into committing several turnovers.
For her career in games not against Rori, Sundell averages 5.3 assists and 2.9 turnovers. Playing against Rori, her assist average drops to 3.8 and giveaways jump to 4.8.
When they aren't feeding Lee down low, the Wildcats launch the ball from 3 - 35% of their FG attempts are from beyond the arc with Sundell hitting 37.8% of her attempts (17/45). Former sooner SG Gabby Gregory (27/93 - 29%) and the Glenn twins, guards Jaelyn (20/67 - 30%) and Brylee (13/38 - 34.2%), aren't shy about heaving it either.
The Longhorns have to take care of the ball, match K-State's physicality and maintain discipline on their perimeter defense. In her very young career, Madison Booker has been very good against ranked opponents.
I won't be able to watch the game live but will be checking in periodically, would appreciate someone providing score updates and maybe a bit of commentary.
@mln59 @thar0902 @icdb17 @wb3032 @BrownHorn
K-State effectively starts 4 guards and 1 post but that post, 6' 6" Ayoka Lee, was an All-American 2 seasons ago then missed last season with an ACL injury. In her AA season, Vic and Texas handled Lee better than just about any team she played, Lauren Ebo was able to match her physicality and frustrate her into committing early fouls. Hopefully Hadi and Taylor can do the same. Lee averages 19.7 ppg (9 points better than their 2nd leading scorer), 8.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks. Speaking of their 2nd leading scorer, PG Serena 'The Arm-Bar' Sundell, at 10.5 points and 4.8 assists won't be constantly harassed by Rori as she has the past 2 seasons into committing several turnovers.
For her career in games not against Rori, Sundell averages 5.3 assists and 2.9 turnovers. Playing against Rori, her assist average drops to 3.8 and giveaways jump to 4.8.
When they aren't feeding Lee down low, the Wildcats launch the ball from 3 - 35% of their FG attempts are from beyond the arc with Sundell hitting 37.8% of her attempts (17/45). Former sooner SG Gabby Gregory (27/93 - 29%) and the Glenn twins, guards Jaelyn (20/67 - 30%) and Brylee (13/38 - 34.2%), aren't shy about heaving it either.
The Longhorns have to take care of the ball, match K-State's physicality and maintain discipline on their perimeter defense. In her very young career, Madison Booker has been very good against ranked opponents.
I won't be able to watch the game live but will be checking in periodically, would appreciate someone providing score updates and maybe a bit of commentary.
@mln59 @thar0902 @icdb17 @wb3032 @BrownHorn
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