Big12Bear
03-18-2002, 12:33 PM
...and we still lost. http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/frown.gif
Drake played the perfect game. They controlled the tempo of the game, which isn't easy to do on the road, especially against a crowd like last night.
From a WBB fan, it was a great game to watch. 20 lead changes, numerous ties, and it came down to one open look that didn't go down. But from a BU perspective, it was stressful and heartbreaking! I can't blame Stratton for taking the shot. Like Mulkey said, if she makes it, she's a hero. I'd rather have seen her work the clock and get a quality possession and put the ball in the hands of one of the go-to players, but it was still a good shot.
The Lady Bears came out tight from the start and just didn't have it goin' on tonight. This was one of those instances where playing in front of the home crowd actually HURT US more than helped us. On the road or on a neutral court, they would have been more at ease, but when you have home court, it must be taken advantage of, and this loss just kills.
Funny thing about the NCAA's, the better team doesn't always win. You just have to play better on that particular night. Otherwise, one bad game and you're toast. Drake played a great game and I hope they go far. As for our 4 seniors, I'm sure there were enough tears shed to flood the locker room.
It's been a great season. The crowds have been great. I look forward to seeing what Mulkey can do in the future, but I know that we just lost 2 Seniors that simply cannot be replaced. I might not ever see another Sheila Lambert again. Their candles went out well before they should have in the tourney, and that's part of why this loss hurts so bad, as well.
Good luck to the rest of the Big 12 teams. I'll be cheering for ya.
Drake played the perfect game. They controlled the tempo of the game, which isn't easy to do on the road, especially against a crowd like last night.
From a WBB fan, it was a great game to watch. 20 lead changes, numerous ties, and it came down to one open look that didn't go down. But from a BU perspective, it was stressful and heartbreaking! I can't blame Stratton for taking the shot. Like Mulkey said, if she makes it, she's a hero. I'd rather have seen her work the clock and get a quality possession and put the ball in the hands of one of the go-to players, but it was still a good shot.
The Lady Bears came out tight from the start and just didn't have it goin' on tonight. This was one of those instances where playing in front of the home crowd actually HURT US more than helped us. On the road or on a neutral court, they would have been more at ease, but when you have home court, it must be taken advantage of, and this loss just kills.
Funny thing about the NCAA's, the better team doesn't always win. You just have to play better on that particular night. Otherwise, one bad game and you're toast. Drake played a great game and I hope they go far. As for our 4 seniors, I'm sure there were enough tears shed to flood the locker room.
It's been a great season. The crowds have been great. I look forward to seeing what Mulkey can do in the future, but I know that we just lost 2 Seniors that simply cannot be replaced. I might not ever see another Sheila Lambert again. Their candles went out well before they should have in the tourney, and that's part of why this loss hurts so bad, as well.
Good luck to the rest of the Big 12 teams. I'll be cheering for ya.