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Post by Phillytom on Oct 10, 2015 16:54:36 GMT -5
Couple observations. Just a few > #1 the coaching staff and players executed an excellent game plan in channeling the Illinois hitters tendencies to a heavy load of defense cross court. Yes, I think that is Birks' weakness. Wisconsin did the same thing. If you force her to hit it crosscourt she has trouble keeping the ball down. Her game is to pound the ball extremely hard and when she goes crosscourt she hits it long. I'm surprised Stadick wasn't more effective. Not sure how but PSU did a good job against her. >#7 Ali is just not getting her feet to the ball. Yeah she is scuffling a bit for sure. Such a common pattern with sophomores. > #8 what a fun environment to play in. It is an awesome program. Hambly looked just so crushed after this match. They really wanted/needed this win. They were really hoping this was their year. Kind of a poignant moment when Courtney went over to him after it was over to exchange a few words. I assume they know each other.
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