Spiders got a good win vs. Rhode Island yesterday. Was at the game - girls played well. Rhode Island kept in close in the first half by limiting our 3 point shots. They also had some really good big girls who could play inside and on the perimeter. Looked like Rhode Island had some injuries as I only counted 9 suited up, so wonder if they are missing key players. 2nd half and especially 3rd quarter - UR took over and built their lead and never looked back.
Only concern I see out of this game - Katie Hill went down with an ankle injury and never returned. She is more of a glue player, but key on defense as well. She has been scoring well lately having games of 13 in 20 minutes in this one, 13, and 18 previously in last 4. They play LaSalle next - which is not a good team, so wonder if she will be able to sit out and rest up and heal. Will be something to keep an eye on as she was limping pretty good after the game.
But right now - I think if the women win the A10 regular season and keep losses to 2 or 3 at most in the league, they should be fine for NCAA bid without A10 tourney, which I would still expect women make a run to the finals either way.
Only concern I see out of this game - Katie Hill went down with an ankle injury and never returned. She is more of a glue player, but key on defense as well. She has been scoring well lately having games of 13 in 20 minutes in this one, 13, and 18 previously in last 4. They play LaSalle next - which is not a good team, so wonder if she will be able to sit out and rest up and heal. Will be something to keep an eye on as she was limping pretty good after the game.
But right now - I think if the women win the A10 regular season and keep losses to 2 or 3 at most in the league, they should be fine for NCAA bid without A10 tourney, which I would still expect women make a run to the finals either way.
