Game 15: @ Boston College

Now that the cupcakes are out of the way, it's time to get down to business and recapture the ACC crown. That all starts tonight in Boston vs. the BC Eagles. Just want to thank the ACC for letting us play a new member on its home court for the second straight season. I sometimes feel the ACC goes out of its way to make our schedule harder than it has to be.

This is a big test as we haven't really been challenged since November and B.C. recently beat Stanford. B.C. is 12-2 on the year with their two losses coming to UConn and Ohio State. We don't have any common opponents so I can't compare and contrast from that angle. Looking at their roster, they seem to match us on height, but they start a 6'4, 6'2 and 6'0 at the center and forward positions. Judging from the stats the offense is run through their post players as Queenan, Ress and Parham account for 35 of the team's 70 points. Dorsey comes across as a pur shooting guard as she has only taken nine free throws all year, which is low for someone who starts and plays 28 minutes per game. What really stands out is that they don't seem to block a ton of shots. Queenan is tied with Macchia for the team lead with 12, while Ress only has 5, which is low for a 6'4 player.

The Keys for Tonight

Will we come out with intensity? It's been a long time since we played a team with real skill so I hope we come out with focus and not act like this will be a cakewalk.

Neutralizing Queenan. I am assuming Crystal will take Queenan as she is prone to shoot the 3 ball and Jade may not be quick enough to keep up with her. Crystal will be basically guarding her mirror image so I hope she knows how to stop herself.

Don't let Marshall beat you. She reminds me of Anesia (based on the stats) because she doesn't score and looks primary to distribute the ball. We can't forget about her because you never know when she could go off.

Stay out of foul trouble and get them in foul trouble. They are averaging only 13 fouls per game so if we can get their posts in trouble early we may be able to seal the deal and get ready for Sunday.

No looking ahead to Sunday. (I can do that, I am not playing tonight)

The only options for tonight are GameTracker and WMUC Radio.

Maryland Game Notes

Final Score: Terps 86, Eagles 72