The Sicatoka Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 No. 1 UND struggled but pulled out a 73-64 victory against Mayville. The extent of Roebuck's illness was not known. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=60231 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 It's becoming increasingly clear that shooting is a problem for this year's Sioux team. Of the 10 players who normally play, seven have a shooting percentage of less than 40%, and that includes two post players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersioux Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'm not to worried about their struggles early. If anything it will prepare them a little more for close games in the NCC and postseason. After all they are still unbeated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Oh what a difference a year can make. Last year, with basically the same personnel for Mayville, UND won 105-57. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NationalChamp00 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'm not to worried about their struggles early. If anything it will prepare them a little more for close games in the NCC and postseason. After all they are still unbeated. It seems like Whitney Ledger got more playing time as a freshman...is she still feeling the effects of the back injury or what is the story there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 It seems like Whitney Ledger got more playing time as a freshman...is she still feeling the effects of the back injury or what is the story there? I'm not sure about her injury status, but she has a hard time staying out of foul trouble, and he's shooting just 39% despite the fact that most of her shots are from within about six feet. With the perimeter players struggling to knock down outside shots, you almost have to play Langen and Kimbrough as many minutes as possible because they're the only consistent scoring threats right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxDini Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Does anyone know whats up with Roebuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMeNow Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 he missed out on surfing in Hawaii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Roebuck was at the men's game last night, so I would expect he'll be back on the bench for Thursday's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 A little recruiting info (from the St. Cloud Times): Becker is coming off a 31-1 season and has virtually everyone back. The Bulldogs already have had three players sign for basketball scholarships: twin sisters Brianna and Nichole Mastey (Minnesota) and Shelly Stemper (Minnesota-Duluth). Hegna expects junior point guard Rey Robinson and junior forward Jessie Althoff to eventually earn scholarships as well. Robinson, who hit the winning shot to beat Minneapolis DeLaSalle 41-39 in the 3A championship game, is being recruited by Drake, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin, North Dakota and North Dakota State. Hegna said that Wisconsin-Milwaukee has offered the 6-foot-1 left-hander a scholarship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Bakken blog: The lack of buzz about UND basketball is defeaning. The UND women are undefeated and ranked No. 1 in Division II, but anyone who has seen them play knows better. UND women have built their success on four things: 1) good 3-point shooting; 2) fast break points; 3) a strong post player; and 4) aggressive defense. Reasons 3 and 4 still exist, including two exhibits for Reason No. 3, but the first two don't. They've played decent basketball against the better competition, but have mostly looked bored. Thoughts? There's not much question that the shooting and the margins of victory aren't what we're used to seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGSIOUX Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Last night the women beat bemidji. It was my first womens game, and first time at the betty. I was impressed by the quality of ball, and i think the betty is quite satisfactory. The women had a little touble getting back on defense, but they were unstopable down low. I thought Karla Beck played well on O, she made passes i didn't expect to see at a womens game. anyway, i was impressed, I will go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDog Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Bakken blog: Thoughts? There's not much question that the shooting and the margins of victory aren't what we're used to seeing. I can't quite put my finger on it. They seem lethargic at times. Not getting back defensively is inexcusable. Not enough emotion? They really miss Maffin and Jahner, and I don't really see anyone filling their leadership void. Guinn seems unsure of herself and almost tentative. She just needs to cut loose and realize how much ability she has. Karla Beck seems to have taken a step backward Langen and Kimbrough seem solid as usual. Seems strange to be talking about an undefeated team this way but I see red flags that are going to present themselves at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 I can't quite put my finger on it. They seem lethargic at times. Not getting back defensively is inexcusable. Not enough emotion? They really miss Maffin and Jahner, and I don't really see anyone filling their leadership void. Guinn seems unsure of herself and almost tentative. She just needs to cut loose and realize how much ability she has. Karla Beck seems to have taken a step backward Langen and Kimbrough seem solid as usual. Seems strange to be talking about an undefeated team this way but I see red flags that are going to present themselves at the end of the season. On the bright side, the ball boys weren't shooting hoops during every stoppage of play last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDog Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I did notice that. Now, what else should we fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 I did notice that. Now, what else should we fix? Well, this one may be beyond even OUR control, but it would be nice to have officials who don't feel the need to call a foul EVERY time down the court. Those guys last night were brutal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2sioux2 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Well, this one may be beyond even OUR control, but it would be nice to have officials who don't feel the need to call a foul EVERY time down the court. Those guys last night were brutal! That was nothing as compared to some of the reffing I have seen...The post players are our strength obviously..our weakenesses are with our guards...shooting percentage is hit and miss and their abiltiy to feed to probably the best post players in the nation is weak...it's pretty sad when 2 of the post players were averaging more assists than the starting guard. This team like any other seems to go in streaks...if they are hot on the perimiter..let 'em fly...if not..feed the inside..we have post payers shooting almost 60% and in the top 5 all-time at UND...use it to death...it's there a lot more than they see...Langen and Kimbrough are far too talented to see much bench time unless they are in foul trouble....get "em the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4siouxnow Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 On the Sioux Boosters video someone asked about Baagason and Coach Kelling said she would not be back this year and they hope to have her around for 2 more years after this. "Hope" seems like a strange word to use. Is the injury worse than first thought? Great game tonight, 84% shooting in the second half. Hope they can keep the shooting touch going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 Great game tonight, 84% shooting in the second half. Hope they can keep the shooting touch going. As I was watching the game, I knew the Sioux were shooting a very high second-half percentage, but I didn't realize until I saw the box score that they were 21-25! Unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach daddy Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 As I was watching the game, I knew the Sioux were shooting a very high second-half percentage, but I didn't realize until I saw the box score that they were 21-25! Unbelievable! I see the 2 posts were 13-15 from the field and 10-11 from the FT line. Imagine if they played 32-35 minutes a night instead of 28 and 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 I see the 2 posts were 13-15 from the field and 10-11 from the FT line. Imagine if they played 32-35 minutes a night instead of 28 and 24. I agree, although they were in foul trouble in the first half. On a related note, I couldn't believe the Montana State coach played Mercer in the first half with two fouls and a lead. Of course, she promptly picked up her third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRHoops Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I see the 2 posts were 13-15 from the field and 10-11 from the FT line. Imagine if they played 32-35 minutes a night instead of 28 and 24. Pretty tough to play them more minutes when Kimbrough has asthma, and Langen just isn't in that kind of shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach daddy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Pretty tough to play them more minutes when Kimbrough has asthma, and Langen just isn't in that kind of shape. If she isn't in shape by Jan. 3rd, things don't look great for Feb. and March.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleah Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Cierra had her knee surgery over the break and is doing well. I wish she could still play! Anyways, good luck to the team for the rest of the season!! I think they are going to be great down the stretch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRHoops Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 If she isn't in shape by Jan. 3rd, things don't look great for Feb. and March.. When has she ever really been in shape though? I wish her the best and she is a great player, but this issue has always been a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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