NCC is very physical and very well coached. Those girls get after it. Extremely disappointing performance from the Lady Crusaders. I thought this game would be a 10-12 point separation. I believe the Lady Crusaders had 37 turnovers. They kept throwing and dribbling into the NCC traps. Close game thru 1+ quarters, then NCC started to pull away mid 2nd quarter. They stretched the lead out to 34 points at one point in early 4th quarter before mass substitutions. NCC shot very poorly from the field in the 1st quarter and then caught fire the rest of the game. Hopefully they won't be paired against Highlands in a first round district game this year, because both of those teams deserve to be in the Regional Tournament this year. I believe both of them have a chance to win the Region. Based on this game, the disparity between the #6 team and #10 team in the coaches poll is huge.

 

St. Henry could not handle the NCC press and thats why the Breds got so many layups last night.

St. Henry could not handle the NCC press and thats why the Breds got so many layups last night.

No doubt about it. The St. Henry players looked as if they'd never seen a press before. As NCC started getting the steals and easy baskets, their confidence grew and their outside shooting % improved greatly as well. NCC showed a true killer instinct.

What's the thought on tonight's final Newcath vs. Ludlow.

 

What does Ludlow bring that will challenge the Breds. Do they have good guard play?

NCC wins big tonight and earns there trip to Richmond. Where they should be pretty good contenders.