Out & About: Minneapolis/Hibbing

#2 posting 2.24.2006

This is my first foray into remote blogging. I brought my computer with to Ridgewater CC in Willmar, site of the MCCC State Tournament (MN Junior College)

First Game
Minneapolis 67, Hibbing 53

I will just give a thumb nail: Hibbing led early 6-0, but eventually the speed, athleticism would wear them out as Minneapolis. Hibbing was competitive and in the game the first half as they led 28-29 at the break

They extended that lead to 31-28 on the first possession of the second half, but with Hibbing up 34-32 at the 15:05 mark Mpls went on a six possession scoring string and 14-2 run to take command. Leading the way for Mpls was Shakira Owens who had 12 of those points--six points on two 3s, and six on three cherry picking layups. With the score 45-40 Mpls. again the Mauraders went on a tear. Again it was a six possession scoring string and a 12-0 run. Doing the most damage at this point was Lakita Davis with 8 points, 6 of which came on put backs. At this point Mpls lead 57-40 and was not seriously challenged the rest of the way.

Minneapolis Player Evaluations
Starters
Gabriella Gustafson 12, 11, 109.1, .545
Shakira Owens 20, 18, 111.1, .500
Gwen Young 8, 7, 114.3, .571 x
Jayme Young 0, 4, 0.0, .000
Lakita Davis 10, 9, 111.1, .556
Bench
Amy Kelvie 8, 10, 80.0, .400
Huldah Omesa 8, 11, 72.7, .364
LaVera Jeffrie 4, 3, 133.3, .667

Hibbing Player Evaluations
Starters
Lacey Clark 12, 16, 75.0, .375
Stephanie Morrisette 9, 12, 75.0, .250
Marie Anderson 9, 16, 56.3, .313
Amanda Adams 7, 9, 77.8, .444
Kelly Ramsdell 10, 13, 76.9, .538
Bench
Ashlee Strandberg 0, 3, 0.0, .000
Kristin Paine 0, 4, 0.0, .000
Kristina Keller 2, 2, 100.0, .500

BY THE NUMBERS
Minneapolis 67, 74, 90.5, .432
Hibbing 53, 75, 70.6, .320
Bench: Mpls 20, Hibbing 2

Note I will have to flesh these stories out later. The next game is coming at 6 pm
Next up an abbrievated synopsis of Rochester/Mesabi Range