Here are some of the "if's" concerning our game.
1. IF our team is hitting from outside
2. IF our inside/outside game is working
3. IF our defense limits scoring by their two guards
4. IF we limit turnovers and fouls
We win. Probably common sense, but...
To me the overall biggest factor that contributes to all of the above is playing team ball. If we resort to the Ashley Joens show (nothing against Ashley...you know what I mean) then we are in trouble.
Ashley might have a field day since I don't think Sparty is that tough on interior defense. Iowa's Cizano had like 27 points in the paint in just 26 minutes vs MSU IIRC from looking at the box score last night. My only worry on that is if she gets off to a crazy good start and we later get caught "watching" or forcing the action even after they adjust and it's time for someone else to take the shot or take it off the dribble.
Will be interesting to see what lineups we use if Scott can't go, probably lots of Wise again with some Kane (who has been playing some quality minutes). Wise had some really good quarters playing in the paint and Sparty doesn't have a big scoring threat post. Guessing even if Scott is a go it might be reduced minutes. Just spit balling here, none of us will know till gametime.
I am assuming no news on Espenmiller-McGraw is probably bad news? It's not like they ever share much info, we are probably only hearing some about Scott because it's pretty obvious something was up when she was wearing a boot and also her missing the OT period vs Texas.
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