ChipperF1
12-29-2002, 11:13 AM
Jenny Craig Pavillion--San Diego 8.6 second left
San Diego led 61-60, but Nebraska had the ball in their hands and had charged back from 19 points down.
"Johansen drives across the time line...Clock running to 6,5,4...pass to Richards....for the win......YES! YES! YES! Margaret Richards wins it for Nebraska! What a comeback!"
(Courtesy of Nebraska Sports Network)
The 5-9 junior from Louisville, Kentucky had 20 points and 11 rebound in a Cornhusker comeback on the coast, continuing her sparkling play in this season. Further proof of why Connie Yori's the head coach and I'm just writing about the exploit. After the last two years, I was all ready to wave goodbye to Richards. Appearently Connie Yori saw something in her I didn't and more importantly, Richards saw something in herself.
Also give love to Amanda Cleveland. She was big inside scoring 12 points and adding 2 key blocks as Nebraska went from 54-35 down to going up 60-59 with 21 seconds left. Alexa Johnson also added a nice double-double (15 points 11 rebounds in a 40 minute effort!)
Johnson and Johansen never left the floor in the ballgame, meaning they'll be a little lead-legged for tonight's clash with #17 Penn State, but I'll tell ya, after hearing last night effort, I'm not doubting this club.
And I can also say, its good to see Margaret Richards being player that we thought she'd be when she first came to campus.
Last night was a joyous funeral in San Diego. The heartless Huskers of last season are dead and buried.
About tonight's game: Penn State is a solid team with one weapon, Kelly Mazzante. One of the nation's best shooters, Mazzante is averaging over 20 a game again. But the knock on Mazzante is a matter of athleticism. Against quicker players, she's not as adept at getting her shot without help. If Nebraska continuing to sterling defensive play they showed against Cincinnati, were All-American Candidate Valerie King was held to a 0-for-14 performance from the field, UNL can bag their second ranked opponent this year.
And to think I said this was a sure loss back in the summer, its amazing what a new coach, and new attitude can do for a team.
I'll say it right now..Connie Yori is the coach of the year, period.
And I'll say this right now...Nebraska 66, Penn State 61
http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/nu.gif Womens Basketball
Ending the embarrassment one game at a time.
San Diego led 61-60, but Nebraska had the ball in their hands and had charged back from 19 points down.
"Johansen drives across the time line...Clock running to 6,5,4...pass to Richards....for the win......YES! YES! YES! Margaret Richards wins it for Nebraska! What a comeback!"
(Courtesy of Nebraska Sports Network)
The 5-9 junior from Louisville, Kentucky had 20 points and 11 rebound in a Cornhusker comeback on the coast, continuing her sparkling play in this season. Further proof of why Connie Yori's the head coach and I'm just writing about the exploit. After the last two years, I was all ready to wave goodbye to Richards. Appearently Connie Yori saw something in her I didn't and more importantly, Richards saw something in herself.
Also give love to Amanda Cleveland. She was big inside scoring 12 points and adding 2 key blocks as Nebraska went from 54-35 down to going up 60-59 with 21 seconds left. Alexa Johnson also added a nice double-double (15 points 11 rebounds in a 40 minute effort!)
Johnson and Johansen never left the floor in the ballgame, meaning they'll be a little lead-legged for tonight's clash with #17 Penn State, but I'll tell ya, after hearing last night effort, I'm not doubting this club.
And I can also say, its good to see Margaret Richards being player that we thought she'd be when she first came to campus.
Last night was a joyous funeral in San Diego. The heartless Huskers of last season are dead and buried.
About tonight's game: Penn State is a solid team with one weapon, Kelly Mazzante. One of the nation's best shooters, Mazzante is averaging over 20 a game again. But the knock on Mazzante is a matter of athleticism. Against quicker players, she's not as adept at getting her shot without help. If Nebraska continuing to sterling defensive play they showed against Cincinnati, were All-American Candidate Valerie King was held to a 0-for-14 performance from the field, UNL can bag their second ranked opponent this year.
And to think I said this was a sure loss back in the summer, its amazing what a new coach, and new attitude can do for a team.
I'll say it right now..Connie Yori is the coach of the year, period.
And I'll say this right now...Nebraska 66, Penn State 61
http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/nu.gif Womens Basketball
Ending the embarrassment one game at a time.