Cal Women's Basketball vs. Sacramento State Gamethread
by norcalnick on Nov 17, 2011 6:15 PM PST
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I'll be honest - no in depth previews for this one. Sac. St. is one of the least successful women's basketball programs in the country. Frankly, the RPI hit on this game isn't worth what should be the inevitable win. I'd prefer this game isn't played for that reason. But it is being played, so here's the skinny. Last year the Hornets finished the season 4-25. This year they have already lost to Cal State Fullerton (9-21 last year) by 17 and lost 117-55 to #15 ranked Oklahoma. Yikes.
So it's a glorified exhibition game. Just because there's no drama doesn't mean it won't be fun. It's a chance to watch every player on the team in action for multiple minutes. Go Bears!
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was watching the St. Johns vs Arizona, and Dickie V was commenting on how he was talking to Sean Miller saying we’ve got the best team in the Pac! Dickie V showing some love!!
no bear, no care
Does Vitale think we’re the best, or did he just say that Sean Miller said we’re best?
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he said Sean did, but he definitely sounded like he believed him
no bear, no care
by EchoOfSilence on Nov 17, 2011 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
He probably thought he was talking about Coach Cal, since Dickie V believes America still has pre-1800 boundaries.
by Avinash Kunnath on Nov 17, 2011 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
Unless something changes the video stream has no sound
So you’ll have to open both audio and video pages to get the play-by-play. We’ll see if they’re remotely in sync!
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They are remotely in sync. Definitely remotely.
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
At least the audio is behind the video. It drive me insane when it’s the other way.
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There’s no problem in the sync between the audio and visual at the game. Unless you count the difference between the speed of light and the speed of sound.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Brittany Body and Afure Jemerigbe starting!
A reward for great games against Rutgers?
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Boyd is too good not to be starting. It was clear in the exhibition she was the best player on the court.
by Avinash Kunnath on Nov 17, 2011 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
There might be something valuable from this game
Sac St. runs the Westhead offense evidently.
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Lots of fouls, no flow in the game so far
6-5 Sac St. early
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11-9 Bears
Clarendon the only player that has looked sharp on offense – she has 6 so far.
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Sac State is playing a really fucking intense press. No way they can keep it up.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Whoa, nice jumper from Reshanda
with a hand in her face, too!
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It’s like we’re playing the Washington Generals. Passing out of bounds, handing the ball to Cal players.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Z
Let me get this straight: you took all the money you made franchising your name and bet it against the Harlem Globetrotters?
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24-11
Eliza hit a 3!!!
Actually, they brought in Pierre, Gray and Hartman, and those three have been the catalyst for Cal’s run to open up the game. Pierre has created 3 or 4 turnovers already.
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That was Eliza Pierre hitting a three, then. I thought I might be hallucinating!
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
So… Sac State just airballed a layup.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Sacramento!
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
On Sac State player, #22, has hit two threes.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
32-16, Cal
I feel like we’re not really playing that well, but we’ve doubled them up.
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36-18
Wow, impressive pass from outside the arc by Brandon to Gray!
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Not the most precise passing from the Bears, but I think Sac State’s terribleness is distracting them.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Eliza: you’ve got to hit those free throws!
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
Nice to see Lyles hit a 3
She’s supposed to be such a good shooter but we haven’t seen it much in games. Maybe she just needs a little confidence/in game success.
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48-26 at the half
Cal not looking all that sharp, but Sac St. offering zero resistance. Clarendon, Caldwell and Gray all in double figures
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The Bears have had some fabulous plays, but also a lot of really sloppy plays. I hope it’s a matter of playing down to the level of their opponent.
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
It’s not just playing down to the opponent. When Sac State is not running set plays and is being extremely erratic, it’s hard for the Bears to play real defense. If the refs were calling all the fouls Sac State has committed, the Hornets would have two players left eligible for the game.
by paleodan on Nov 17, 2011 7:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Ya gotta love this BearVision message:
Visit the concession stands for all your food and beverage needs while at Haas Pavilion
(Provided your food and beverage needs consist entirely of hot dogs, nachos and $4.00 bottles of water.)
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
Gottlieb says there are ten Bears who could potentially be starters? That’s nice to hear after the incredibly short bench we had last year.
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
Sac St. cuts into the lead
No need to mess around with the Hornets. Put ’em away!
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Rotation
This is the first time I’m seeing THIS team.
I’m thinking Boyd is going to be our starting point real soon.
Then Laysia at the 2 seems the most solid spot on the floor.
Sherbert seems logical again at the 3.
And then I’m seeing lots of good stuff by all the posts and can’t decide at the 4 and 5.
You?
Depends on the matchup. Caldwell murders smaller posts, especially if they can’t run her off the court. Brandon is someone you want to see against a good rebounding team because nobody outjumps her. Against a fast team you’d want to see Gray. Hartman is just all-around good. Haven’t seen her enough to get a great sense yet.
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aug 12 commit
“Mikayla Cowling, the 6-foot-1 wing from Benicia, Calif., has committed to Cal, according to her East Bay Xplosion club team coach, Mark Anger. The four-star rising sophomore also considered LSU, UCLA, USC and Loyola Marymount, where her older sister Alex plays.
"She is going to be a great player," Anger said. "She’s a great athlete and continues to get better. She had a great summer."
Cowling, who is on the ESPNU HoopGurlz 100 Watch List, is the first prospect to commit to the Golden Bears under new head coach Lindsay Gottlieb.”
Yea, she really loves Cal
I think her dad went there, and I go to the same high school as her now (that’s how I’m pretty sure she’s at the game), and she always wears Cal stuff, so I’m pretty sure she’s pretty firm on her commitment
also aug 12
Oderah Chidom from Bishop O’Dowd was on campus today. She really impressed the coaches and Cal has decided to offer. Oderah is a 2013 recruit measuring at 6’3″ and she is one of the best post players in the country. ESPN WBB Recruiting has her Position Rank at 12, a 92 Scout’s Grade, and 4 stars. Some analysis from ESPN:
Long post, runs the floor well. Will get out on the break and run from rim to rim to score a layup. Good athlete. Playing hard on both ends. Trying to block shots.
Her length and athleticism have always been impressive and her ability to get out in transition from the post position continued to stand out. The best part of her performance this weekend was a more focused effort on being a force in the halfcourt offense. Her back to the basket game now has some strong counter moves and she’s playing with contact on a more regular basis.
From espn.go.com (share this quote)
One last quote that makes me feel as if Cal offered the right player:
Chidom is booming with potential. As she gets stronger and/or learns out to use her length to protect the ball and finish more consistently her stock is going to skyrocket.
From espn.go.com (share this quote)
Oderah has been making some noise for a while now. As for her most recent accomplishement, Chidom lead Bishop O’Dowd to the 2011 NorCal Division III Girls Basketball Championship. She finished the game with a game high 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocks
That concludes this Cal Women’s Basketball Update. Make sure to stay tuned for more Women’s Basketball Coverage from Golden Bear Lair including updates and much more! Go Cal Women’s Basketball! & Go Bears!
If nothing else
this game offers the chance to practice our 3 point shooting in a game. Unfortunately we haven’t been getting any better.
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Boyd seems to have some kind of injury. Hope it’s minor.
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
Injuries
Boyd runs right into the locker room. Shot of Sherbert on the bench, so I assume she’ll be ok.
BEARS WIN!
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
Palms of Victory is Palms of Victory!
"For eight long years have those lobster backs made you bite the dust. It is your turn now. Make them bite and bite hard. Play, every one of you until you drop in your tracks; and when you can’t play any longer, we’ll put another man in your place. If you are repulsed once, come at them again, harder." - Garrett Cochran, Big Game 1898
Yay we win! 85-61!
Opponents get more real on Sunday. Nobody even played more than 25 minutes today. Scrimmage!
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