Post by thekindercarebear (C/F/M) on Mar 26, 2024 15:56:19 GMT
From what I understand WVA has (had) one of the toughest defenses.
Matchup to watch: Caitlin Clark, Hawkeye guards vs. West Virginia defense
Monday night's second-round matchup will be strength vs. strength. Nobody can stop Caitlin Clark, but West Virginia is better equipped than most to slow her down.
The backcourt duo of Quinerly and Harrison combine to average 5.9 steals per game for the West Virginia defense, which ranks fifth in the nation in defensive rating and second in the nation in steals. Both Quinerly and Harrison made the Big 12's All-Defensive team.
The Mountaineers have forced at least 16 turnovers every game this season, including 22 games in which they forced at least 20 turnovers. West Virginia has allowed 70 or more points in regulation just four times in 32 games.
Monday night's second-round matchup will be strength vs. strength. Nobody can stop Caitlin Clark, but West Virginia is better equipped than most to slow her down.
The backcourt duo of Quinerly and Harrison combine to average 5.9 steals per game for the West Virginia defense, which ranks fifth in the nation in defensive rating and second in the nation in steals. Both Quinerly and Harrison made the Big 12's All-Defensive team.
The Mountaineers have forced at least 16 turnovers every game this season, including 22 games in which they forced at least 20 turnovers. West Virginia has allowed 70 or more points in regulation just four times in 32 games.
Clark still scored 32 points, half of the Hawkeye's scoring, and her 3 point shooting is so pretty and natural.
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