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Dawn Staley said she let SC play and was trying to slow them down a little from the bench because she would need time outs late in the game.

At 6’7” Cardoso is usually pretty poised and a clean player overall. She did push Johnson LSU for a one game suspension.

Hung with Carolina on the boards 30 to 32 and out scored Carolina 43 to 30 in second half after being down by 22. Hats off to IU Ladies Basketball and Thanks for another great season.

Difference was a 3 ball or two and a ft or two.

If IU can get the lead they will win.

Which number one seed is going to lose? Not often all 4 number one seeds make final 4?

SC 3 balls early in game really gave them a boost.

Mack shooting 3 ball are things you try to do when you are a generous 15 point underdog to losen things up. IU Ladies probably practiced it a few times as part of game plan. wish everyone could play with Sid’s confidence and mind set. When healthy it’s elite.

And SC can shoot the 3 ball

IU Ladies are doing their best at whatever % 100 or so. Zero margin for error. South Carolina is cruising along pretty much doing what they want at 60 or 70% and actually could even go into higher % gears if needed. To much difference in high talent physicality.

And in that 44% offensive plays were in rhythm/team connection.

It really doesn’t matter if a player shoots a high 3 ball percentage unless it is done in the rhythm of a smooth passing and movement offense. A 45% 3 ball shooter can become a 30 or below % shooter unless everything flows well.

These transfer portal players remind me of going on a blind date. You meet up and get sick, or have a good time and eventually go your separate ways, or get married.

Hey, how about giving 1/2 men’s basketball NIL money to T. Moren and IU Ladies Basketball program?

Hey, how about giving T. Moren and IU Ladies 1/2 this men’s basketball NIL money?

Sure Las Vegas bets….Dusty May and more recently Josh Schertz is a 100% winning bet that each of them two are having the time of their life/s.

Money is that no body, not one, cares except for those who benefit from that money.

If Woodman would just go to the Rec Center with his briefcase full of money and watch some intramural kids he could find some players to fill the roster. That way it wouldn’t be to much of an inconvenience….time for lunch, afternoon golf, talking to friends and roster filled. Not that hard…money well spent on student athletes…that could become known.

I wonder if guys in the transfer portal ever talk to one another about the NIL….Man, that Woodsman at IU I’m going to check that gig out…He’s got a briefcase full of cash.

Musical chairs in transfer portal numbers and players going pro after a year or two….every year….seems to make it hard to get to know players and teams or have connection to any program….when there are limited numbers of 3 and especially 4 year players on any given team.

Indiana State needs to come up with a couple $million Basketball salary needs to lead the way….New administration needs to revamp the baseball salary as well….and in the near future all sports to a lesser degree.

Schertz always gives a sincere detailed response when asked questions in postgame press conferences. He has that gift to communicate in an appreciative way regarding his basketball program. I personally, like that in a coach as a fan.

Has Woodson been seen carrying a briefcase….full of NIL cash on his way to the Rec center planning on spending it on some intramural players….making dreams come true.

IU Ladies Basketball Program excellency bonded in image of performance, service, and representation with university, community, and fans. In a $1000 bet do you give the points and take South Carolina (based on on performance vs NC the answer is yes). Not so fast South Carolina has many blowouts in the win column but there are some games where margin of victory is less than 15 with a couple close games.

Oklahoma beat number one seed Texas 2 times.