by airmail » Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:31 am
PRFL definitely contained Overby. I agree - she looked very frustrated. Like someone said in another thread, when she's on, she's on - when she's not, she's not. But by the bigs doubling up and collapsing on Overby, Marx was left one-on-one on the baseline toward the end of the game, which was the difference maker in the final minutes. THS was also starting to play some really nice defense down low late in the game to limit the opportunities from the paint.
It's pretty clear that the post game must be PRFL's bread and butter, which THS had a lot of trouble with throughout most of the game. PRFL does a nice job finishing, and getting defenders in foul trouble. PRFL also played great defense throughout the game, which took away THS' transition and, in turn, controlled the tempo of the game to their advantage. But in the end, Marx was the difference. She flat out carried her team in this one.
Two very talented teams, and a great atmosphere in the gym last night. So glad I made the trip. If all goes according to Hoyle, the final games of the region tournament will be awesome. Fun stuff.