Out & About: Madelia/LCWM

#5 posting 2.12.2006

Madelia 55, Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 45

69 fouls, 9 players foul out. I was not interested in seeing a foul filled butcher fest, but that is what I got. I like a point parade as much as anyone, but I do not like to see it at the free throw line.

These teams were quicker and better ball handlers than game #1. But they still were not quick enough to avoid fouling. LCWM led early at 3-1. Madelia took a 7-4 lead, but LCWM put together a 3 possession string, but only squeezed four points out of it. That was going to be a problem for both teams. They each could not convert the free throws that were raining down on them. (see by the numbers). LCWM was close to 50% from the line all day. Amber Hohenstein put together a five point string to break a 10 all tie. LCWM had their biggest lead a 21-14. Both teams' offense featured drives to the basket. LCWM led at half 30-25.

The second half saw even less effective offense. LCWM started off the half 0/7. But Madelia only converted once to cut the lead 30-28. Madelia shook off their offensive doldrums and went on a five possession run. It started when Melissa Tatro hit a three from the top. Madelia went on a 10-0 run. Tatro had 9 points on this run and Madelia had a lead of 38-32, a lead they would not give up. LCWM had a four possession string when the score was 40-34, but all the points came at the line, and when you shoot 50% that means only four points were cashed in. Madelia still had a 42-39 lead. Erica Roelofs, LCWM scored on a steal and lay up to tie the game at 44. Madelia was on a 1/8 possession string to allow LCWM the opportunity to work their way back in the game. Also three players fouled out for Madelia during this time--Hintz, Pace, and Stensland. Madelia finished better howerver with a 11-1 run to end the game. Tatro made two free throws to start the run.

Height matters: LCWM 5-8.6; Madelia 5-6.8
Department of Defense: Madelia man, full court 1/2/1/1, 2/2/1; LCWM man
Bonus: Madelia in bonus in the first half at 11:59; second half 9:52
LCWM: first half 12:03; second half 8:00

Madelia Player Evaluations
Starters
Katie Pace 6, 10, 60.0, .400 RF: fouled out
Kelsey Stensland 0, 3, 0.0, .000 RF: fouled out
Alison Hintz 3, 4, 75.0, .500 RF: fouled out
Melissa Tatro 24, 31, 77.4, .355 strong aggressive and the only starter that didn't foul out. Took over in the second half when she scored 20 of her points, 9 of which were free throws. RF: speed post HS
Cali Hines 15, 18, 83.3, .444 another strong, aggressive penetrator. RF: fouls
Bench
Alyssa Paterson 0, 4, 0.0, .000
#40 2, 5, 40.0, .200
Alyssa Kunz 1, 7, 14.3, .143
Patty Grosland 4, 4, 100.0, .500
#22 0,1 , 0.0, .000
Brianna Lehman 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Megan Anderson 0, 1, 0.0, .000

Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial
If you take a look at the starters all were sub 40 points per 100 except Young. Their floor % were even worse with no one cracking .333. Everyone gets a red flag for offensive skills. I did like their athleticism. It should be noted they are all non-seniors.
Starters
Erica Roelofs 4, 12, 33.3, .333 RF: fouled out
Hayley Reed 4, 11, 36.4, .273 RF: fouled out
Lesa Pape 3, 9, 33.3, .333 RF: fouled out
Thenedra Corey 6, 16, 37.5, .250 RF: fouled out
Cammey Young 5, 9, 55.6, .333
Bench
Jessica Risk 11, 16, 68.8, .500 RF: fouled out
Anne Pavel 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Amber Hohenstein 6, 9, 66.7, .444
#30 0, 1, 0.0, .000
Kasey Hendricks 4, 3, 133.3, .667
Elliott Lenz 2, 1, 200.0, 1.000
Trench: Melissa Tatro was the tugboat in the second half that got Madelia the win.

BY THE NUMBERS
Madelia 55, 88, 62.5, .330
LCWM 45, 89, 50.6, .281
Bench: LCWM 23, Madelia 7
Made free throws: Madelia 29, LCWM 19

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