Texas vs Drexel 03/22/2024

[brnkj]

Clip from pregame presser.

 

[brnkj]

This is such a a cool gesture by a former Longhorn great!

 

[DFW_Horn]

Friday can’t come soon enough. I’m always for WBB discussion. This 3 point discussion is a nice time filler. My last comment on shooting the 3 is in regards to the Drexel team. I believe we’ll see enough 3’s from them to satisfy our thirst. If they can get open. If I’m Schaefer, staying hard on their outside shooters is a good strategy. They can’t succeed inside against our size. Pressing full court is always an option for Schaefer and Drexel will struggle against that. But to me, you play tough half court D and conserve energy for Sunday game.

They only average 14.7 3-pt attempts per game (307th nationally) and hit 30.5% of them team. That's 39 spots above Texas at 346 (out of 349 teams) at 11.0 3-pt attempts per game, making 36.4%.

 

[racerx5908]

side-by-side

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

They only average 14.7 3-pt attempts per game (307th nationally) and hit 30.5% of them team. That's 39 spots above Texas at 346 (out of 349 teams) at 11.0 3-pt attempts per game, making 36.4%.

If Drexel's coaches think they can win this game by going inside, I suspect they are in for a very rude awakening. I think we are going to see them attempt a lot more 3s than normal, and we will probably shoot fewer than normal, due to our robust physical mismatches inside.

 

[WCBBNUT]

Is it Friday yet?

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

Yes

 

[Bucksgal]

Clip from pregame presser.

Coach Vic looks hyped up and itching to go. I'm hoping his energy is an indication that the team is just as raring to go as he is!

 

[brnkj]

Full presser

 

[DFW_Horn]

If Drexel's coaches think they can win this game by going inside, I suspect they are in for a very rude awakening. I think we are going to see them attempt a lot more 3s than normal, and we will probably shoot fewer than normal, due to our robust physical mismatches inside.

Based on:

• Their FG % on the season (~40%, low for a team that consistently score with their post players)
• low point output (~57 ppg)
• Opponent Scoring Average (~55 ppg)
• Low 3-pt attempts
• Overall lack of size

I assumed they were a team content to play at a slow pace and take the lion's share of their shots in the midrange but I haven't watched a single one of their games so I'm probably wrong.

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

Based on:

• Their FG % on the season (~40%, low for a team that consistently score with their post players)
• low point output (~57 ppg)
• Opponent Scoring Average (~55 ppg)
• Low 3-pt attempts
• Overall lack of size

I assumed they were a team content to play at a slow pace and take the lion's share of their shots in the midrange but I haven't watched a single one of their games so I'm probably wrong.

Yeah, I'm pretty comfortable believing they are going to need a performance like that guy from Oakland College who just torched Kentucky last night. I'm also pretty comfortable believing they won't get it.

Your first post compared their propensity for shooting 3s to ours, and my response was just pointing out they are probably going to need to rely on that a lot more than they are comfortable with, per their season stats. Conversely, as rarely as we shoot 3s, I expect even fewer from us this afternoon. I expect a lot of bully ball, offensive rebounds, and foul shots out of us.

Like you, I haven't watched a single one of their games so I'm probably wrong too.

 

[txhorn_et]

Thought the game was going to be on the U. All I see is wrestling.
I’ll watch online and check back later to see if it’s on tv yet.

 

[txhorn_et]

Ok finally on!

 

[hoopsalot]

Thought the game was going to be on the U. All I see is wrestling.
I’ll watch online and check back later to see if it’s on tv yet.

ESPN3 right now says ESPN site.

 

[Born in ATX]

Horrible shooting or we would have had a 30pt qtr.

 

[Horn6721]

Great Half
Vic, COOL Burnt orange pants

 

[txhorn_et]

Build the lead in the 3rd period, rest your top 7, get others valuable playing time, and thank Michael Huff for the free tickets on Sunday!!

 

[Horn6721]

I am surprised the lack of burnt orange in the stands

 

[Horn6721]

The Men's team could use those 3 pt shooters

 

[Sangre Naranjada]

I'm optimistic that Drexel will not be able to overcome a 40 point deficit in the 4th quarter.

Let's see the bench play!

 

[Horn6721]

WTH was that?

 

[Horns365]

Congratulations to the ladies for a convincing win! The team is a lot of fun to watch. Very optimistic that we can make a deep run and this game is proof of that possibility.

 

[Horn6721]

Seeing Coach Schaefer take the time to talk with many of the Drexel players
Could WE be any prouder?

 

[brnkj]

Exactly the type of game we needed. I love to see and hear those students so engaged and LOUD!

 

[Bucksgal]

I am always impressed with how these games go. Never expected Shaylee to be the leading scorer. Hope she keeps that up for 5 more games!

 

[longhornlegend]

Seeing Coach Schaefer take the time to talk with many of the Drexel players
Could WE be any prouder?

He is a class act. Passionate about the game and always shows respect for every aspect.

 

[Born in ATX]

Exactly the type of game we needed. I love to see and hear those students so engaged and LOUD!

ESPN shows today’s attendance at 7487 for our game. Fantastic, especially considering the 2 PM start time.

 

[brnkj]

Post game presser.

 

[Horn6721]

brnkj
Once again
THANK YOU

 

[racerx5908]

Post game presser.

I have to say that was surprised and disappointed that Shae was not added to the podium in the press conference. Yes, she had zero points, but she harassed and batted away so many passes that she was the defensive MVP of that game!