WBB vs. Villanova Open Thread RD of 32

Submitted by We'll be Champions on March 21st, 2022 at 6:02 PM

On ESPNU in a few minutes. Huge opportunity to get to the elite 8 if we can take care of business the next few rounds

UnsaddledVirus

March 21st, 2022 at 6:36 PM ^

Granted it’s working so far but feels like everything is going through Naz right now, hopefully some more swing pass work to get open shots. Then again don’t pay too much mind to me I haven’t played competitive bball in about 10 years lol

aiglick

March 21st, 2022 at 6:51 PM ^

Well +6 in the second quarter so they’re up at the half. Going to have to play tough the rest of the way because Nova is not going to hand this over easily.

Dwarrior

March 21st, 2022 at 6:54 PM ^

Just a thought I have - not all double teams are tie ups without fouls. Naz has been absolutely mugged on most without benefit of a call. 

XM - Mt 1822

March 21st, 2022 at 7:14 PM ^

Despite our awesome first 20 or 25 games, it seems like every game since February has been a slog.  Slow, predictable, cold shooting, etc.  we are a good team, but not playing to potential 

Solecismic

March 21st, 2022 at 7:21 PM ^

Stats-wise, it's a typical Michigan game. Dominating on the boards, mind-boggling numbers of turnovers, Naz doing her Naz thing, and you hope someone on the other side isn't raining down threes. They usually win these comfortably, but there is significant rain so far.

rob f

March 21st, 2022 at 7:29 PM ^

Just keep feeding it inside to Naz and change it up at times w/ Leigha driving or popping from outside.

  Simple as that to close this one out, given that nobody else has been able to score consistently tonight.

Oh ... and also play smart defense!