GFU did put up a great fight.  Looked like nerves rattled both those teams in the 2nd half.  GFU missed 3 point blank layups that would have changed the game.  GFU point guard had a great game (Four 3 pointers and heady ball control).  Phillana and Snikkers came through when Hope needed them. 

HPU took better advantage of the height mismatch and this game was never really in doubt.  Rarick and Burke are great shooters for DS, but HPU rarely gave them an open look. 

Phillana may give Meia fits tomorrow as she played great defense tonight. 

Without (#5 Koepke?) coming off the bench to disrupt things, it seems that Hope is still adapting to changing roles.  I assume that Koepke was the girl on crutches tonight.   I get the feeling that the Brownwood fans that came early didn't see the real Lady Dutch tonight. 


HPU, on the other hand seems to be healthy and has everyone understanding their roles.  A coach knows how important it is to have a player already know she's fixing to go in even before the coach looks her way. 

#1 vs. #2 .  Both teams are final 4 worthy.  We can complain all we want about the brackets, but you play em' as they come.  Please don't let it come down to a questionable official's call.  Finish it

All 3 visiting teams got their first look at each other tonight at Underwood's BBQ.  Interesting night.  McMurry baseball team was there too.  I think Hope came through first.  Followed immediately by George Fox.  DeSales came in a few minutes later.  All the girls seemed quite happy and I think they all enjoyed their BBQ experience judging by the sound levels.   Hope College certainly looked the most impressive.  The Snikkers girl really stood out.  Tall and certainly not frail.  How again did she not go D1?  Also got a chance to speak to the Rarick girl form DeSales.  She's the one who shoots 93% from the line.  They let her be first in the food line too!

George Fox is the smallest of the 3.  They'd better be awesome from behind the arc on Friday.  DeSales looked like a determined bunch.  HPU had better be ready for a fight on Friday.