NCC led 24-22 at halftime and Walton only scores 14 points the 2nd half. Too many unforced turnovers by Walton that led to easy scores for NCC in the 3rd quarter. Walton didn't seem to play as a team in the 3rd quarter with one player trying to force too much resulting in several turnovers. These two teams could possibly meet in the 2nd Round of the All A and tonight's game gives NCC the advantage. Yes, Walton was without Taulbee and Judy but let's not make any excuses. NCC was the better team.

Did NCC press the entire game?

NCC led 24-22 at halftime and Walton only scores 14 points the 2nd half. Too many unforced turnovers by Walton that led to easy scores for NCC in the 3rd quarter. Walton didn't seem to play as a team in the 3rd quarter with one player trying to force too much resulting in several turnovers. These two teams could possibly meet in the 2nd Round of the All A and tonight's game gives NCC the advantage. Yes, Walton was without Taulbee and Judy but let's not make any excuses. NCC was the better team.

Sure isn't the first time that we've heard this.....

Why no Taulbee or Judy?

Did NCC press the entire game?

 

They didn't press at all. Only half court defense.

Why no Taulbee or Judy?

 

Taulbee has a slight concussion from a car accident and Judy was sick.

They didn't press at all. Only half court defense.

 

Wow I am surprised that they didn't.

Wow I am surprised that they didn't.

 

I'm sure Coach Dawn didn't want to show everything since they could possibly meet in the 2nd round of the All A.

It's no secret WV is struggling against the press. If Coach Dawn can win without it now, might as well save it for an added wrinkle later.

NCC led 24-22 at halftime and Walton only scores 14 points the 2nd half. Too many unforced turnovers by Walton that led to easy scores for NCC in the 3rd quarter. Walton didn't seem to play as a team in the 3rd quarter with one player trying to force too much resulting in several turnovers. These two teams could possibly meet in the 2nd Round of the All A and tonight's game gives NCC the advantage. Yes, Walton was without Taulbee and Judy but let's not make any excuses. NCC was the better team.

 

Pretty much nailed it madman...but I would add that Walton runs too much of a structure offense which causes quite a bit of these unforced turnovers and they need to do more dribble drive in order to get shots.

Dixon and Sandlin should be enough if we get better guard play. Clinkenbred (spelling) needs to play more.

Pretty much nailed it madman...but I would add that Walton runs too much of a structure offense which causes quite a bit of these unforced turnovers and they need to do more dribble drive in order to get shots.

 

I agree but unfortunately the "forward" who tries to dribble and drive ends up turning the ball over. Maybe the guards need to dribble drive and dish it off to the open player.

Dixon and Sandlin should be enough if we get better guard play. Clinkenbred (spelling) needs to play more.

 

Clinkenbeard minutes were limited tonight because of an ongoing back problem (but I agree she doesn't usually play enough). No Judy no Taulbee and limited minutes from Clinkenbeard was very hard to overcome. Bottom line NCC is very good and like madman said I don't believe coach Dawn wanted to show everything, but on the same line I don't think coach Miller wanted to show his hand either. If Walton can win next Wednesday and play NCC on Friday - I really don't think NCC will have a problem beating Walton. Probably be close for a while, but in the end NCC will make more plays and less mistakes.

Pretty much nailed it madman...but I would add that Walton runs too much of a structure offense which causes quite a bit of these unforced turnovers and they need to do more dribble drive in order to get shots.

 

I agree, but it is hard to drive when you run into your own players cutting thru the lane. Walton's offense doesn't usually allow for penetration it is more design to hit cutters. Which is why they struggle in half court games.

It's no secret WV is struggling against the press. If Coach Dawn can win without it now, might as well save it for an added wrinkle later.

 

I seen almost every Walton game, and I can't remember them struggling against a press this year (90% of their turnover are on their side of half court). They struggle when a team sets down in a good half court man to man. I know most teams don't press as well as NCC, but getting the ball across half court has not been the problem for Walton so far.