Final

The Valkyries started out slowly in this game with too many unforced turnovers, but got things going with strong defense. They also did a great job of rebounding versus the last time these two teams met over Christmas by grabbing 36 rebounds to Manual's 35.

 

Freshman phenom Erin Toller had another huge game tallying 18 points going 4-5 from the three. Another freshman that played a big role was Clemons with much needed help in the paint. She pulled down 6 rebounds and scored 9 points. Grace Berger was a warrior on the boards getting 13 to go along with 14 points. She was physically tough in the paint keeping Butler from getting easy putback baskets.

They also held Jaela Johnson in check limiting her to 11 points on 4-14 shooting from the field and 1-8 from the three. She tallied 30 points in the previous meeting.

 

Kia Sivils was also tenacious on defense leading her teammates with energy and hustling on both ends of the court pulling down 6 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists.

Ashley Harris spent much of the evening keeping Jaela Johnson in check with defense and dished out 5 assists.

Kiki Samsel fared much better in this game verse the last time they met going for 21 points on 5-5 shooting from the three.

This was a good road win for SHA that should give them confidence as the season ratchets up going into the second half of the season.

Did Heart play zone this time? In Lexington they tried to play man. That was not a wise decision and probably hurt their chances of winning. Also the asst coach for Heart seemed to be out of control on the bench yelling at players, It was obvious the players began tuning him out. I would have a hard time letting my daughter around that man. I am surprised the head coach allows it to happen.

It's was a very good game. Different players for Sacred Heart step up at different parts of the game!!

Did Heart play zone this time? In Lexington they tried to play man. That was not a wise decision and probably hurt their chances of winning. Also the asst coach for Heart seemed to be out of control on the bench yelling at players, It was obvious the players began tuning him out. I would have a hard time letting my daughter around that man. I am surprised the head coach allows it to happen.

 

Yes Sacred Heart changed up defenses this time playing zone most of the game. They are going to have to play this way when they are matched up against teams with string post play.

One glaring stat from looking at the box score is a 27-0 advantage for Sacred Heart on bench points.

Who is starting for Sacred Heart? If Toller is not starting then Bench point discrepancy makes sense.

Who is starting for Sacred Heart? If Toller is not starting then Bench point discrepancy makes sense.

 

Its not the 27 thats alarming, its the 0.

Its not the 27 thats alarming, its the 0.

 

Very true!

Who is starting for Sacred Heart? If Toller is not starting then Bench point discrepancy makes sense.

 

Clemons, Toller, and Marshall come off of the bench.

Nice win for SHA! I am surprised the game was a 5 point game given Manual's poor shooting (FG% - 39%, 3PT FG% - 23%, FT% - 53%). How did Manual keep the game close?