UK HOOPS VS. Auburn Postmortem- How To Tame A Lady Tiger

by Greg Alan Edwards on Jan 26, 2012 9:23 PM EST

Matthew Mitchell has a really simple job for the rest of the season. Just don't lose. Or at least that's what he seems to think. The UK Hoops squad continued their Sherman-esque march through the SEC tonight by scalding the Lady Tigers from Auburn. The Hoops squad is now 8-0 in SEC play after defeating Auburn by a score of 66-48 in Auburn, playing a combination of efficient offense and their trademark stingy defense. Led by A'dia Mathies again, as her 20 pts over 27 minutes were more than the Tigers could handle. Auburn dropped to 2-6 in SEC play. Mathies was coming off of a game against Florida where she only scored 3 pts, and was looking to get back into a groove, which Auburn was none too happy to allow.

Mathies stated afterward, " I need to be more aggresive, they would rather have me shooting and creating plays than anyone else." " I tried to get more people involved" Mathies had three assists to go along with her 20 pts.

The Hoops squad got out early and never let up, forcing 30 T.O.'s on Auburn, which led to 38 points. Maegan Conwright added 10 pts as well, as she and Samarie Walker helped pile on a total of 16 pts between them.The ladies had 13 steals, shot 6-3pt baskets, and grabbed 34 rebounds.

The UK Hoops squad's defense is becoming not just stingy, but downright devastating. Those 30 T.O.'s are the most ever forced by a UK Hoops squad against Auburn in history.

Blanche Alverson scored 15 for Auburn, and Morgan Jennings added 10 more.Overall, Auburn was simply outrun and outgunned.

Coach Matthew Mitchell stated, "A great performance by our team tonight, that's what good teams do, go on the road and win." " I told 'em before the game, because we're confident does not mean we will win, but if we play confident we will win this game" "This group has worked really hard, and they need to understand that if they do that, it will work for them."

Bernisha Pinkett and Conwright together added a total of 18 points. Samarie Walker had 15 rebounds and 2 steals to go along with her 6 pts.

The Hoops squad takes on Alabama to start the second half of their SEC schedule at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday Jan 29th at 2 pm. TV Coverage provided by Comcast Sports South. We will have a live blog here at ASOB.

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Congrats to the ladies.

Would be great to see them win the SEC this year.

Making waves in a sea of blue.

by kywineman on Jan 27, 2012 8:42 AM EST reply actions

Thanks for taking time Greg to write up the women's team

I think you meant to say the 30 TO’s were the most against Auburn in their history. UK Hoops had 2 games this year with 40+ turns, 49 may be team record. Regardless, could you imagine the men turning anyone over that much? Leading the nation in TO differential is a badge of honor on how good the lady kats defense is. It’s obvious the defense is winning games for the ladies. The next couple games are at home, another sellout this Sunday, and the 21-2 all time best start is in sight. Keep up the good work, and maybe a game thread this Sunday?

by UK1972 on Jan 27, 2012 9:01 AM EST reply actions

I stand corrected....you are right. I will change that. I was doing taxes and writing at the same time and didnt fact check that one for some strange reason

I am now and shall forever be the Cat in The Hat, The Artist Formerly Known As ABC!!!

by Greg Alan Edwards on Jan 27, 2012 9:22 AM EST up reply actions

We will have a game thread this Sunday, and for every televised game the rest of the season.

You can thank Glenn. He was nice enough to oblige and indulge me with this little project for the rest of the season. If it takes off, maybe we can keep it for good.

I am now and shall forever be the Cat in The Hat, The Artist Formerly Known As ABC!!!

by Greg Alan Edwards on Jan 27, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions

The women definitely deserve more coverage

I need to find time to watch more of their games.

Statistics is the part of mathematics that God didn't invent. - Ethan Smith

by JLeverenz on Jan 27, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

ditto, JLev

and great job GAE.

This women’s team … I have run the gamut of adjectives used to describe their defense. So much fun to watch, Mitchell deserves a TON of credit for recruiting these girls and motivating them to play 100% for the entire game, regardless of time or score.

by Ken Howlett on Jan 29, 2012 12:14 AM EST up reply actions