Out & About: Becker/Rogers

#7 posting 1.12.2007
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BECKER bulldogs 44, ROGERS panthers 41

In a battle of AAA, and Mississippi 8 heavyweights #2 Becker threw the last punch in a 44-41 grind it out game at #5 Rogers. It was Becker's height and strength vs Rogers' speed and perimeter game. Height/strength prevailed this night. Becker doesn't have a loss in the M8, while Rogers now has two losses. Cambridge also had no losses in conference play going into the night. Gopher Coach Pam Borton was in the house watching 2008 recruits Brianna and Nicole Mastey from Becker.

With both teams extremely familiar with each other the offenses had a hard time generating anything. Becker scored on their opening possession with Brianna Mastey scoring, but there was no scoring for either teams until 13:22 to go in the half. Becker broke free for a 14-10 lead on Alex Crasper's second three, this time from the left wing. Rogers had a five possession scoring run with a 10-4 run and taking a 22-18 lead with 1:01 to go. Becker closed out the half with four straight points, capped by Shelly Stemper's put back and free throw. It was 22 all at the break.

Becker claimed the first lead in the second half after a Stemper baseline drive. Rogers answered right away with a Stephanie Williams 3 from the left corner. Rogers built on that lead expanding it to 41-35 with five straight points by Williams on a 3, again from the left corner, and a 15 footer. Becker rallied from that six point deficit. Rogers didn't score for 5:30 on their last six possession. Four of those possessions ended up in turnovers. Brianna Mastey hit a basket to cut the margin to four. Later Rachel Gilbert scored on a baseline drive, and was fouled, but she didn't convert the free throw. With 2:14 to go Rogers' Casey Mann missed two free throws. Jessie Althoff grabbed the rebound for Becker. Althoff grabbed an offensive rebound and delivered the put back to tie the game at 41. On Rogers' next possession Brianna Mastey drew the offensive foul on a Mann charge with 1:37 to go. Both teams had non scoring possessions. Williams missed a 3 from the left side and Chelsea Lieser grabbed the rebound for Becker with 59.9 seconds to go. They maintained possession the rest of the way. Becker worked the clock down to 18.4 seconds left before taking their final time out. Althoff was fouled on a post up and made the first free throw with 4.2 seconds to go. She missed the second, but Brianna Mastey was their for the rebound and put back to give the final margin 44-41 for Becker.

NUMBERS EXPLAINED
player, points, possessions, pp100, floor %

BECKER
STARTERS
Rey Robinson 4, 7, 57.1, .286 left handed perimeter shooter. hit a 3 in the second half. RF: passing stared down and takes time to happen.
Chelsea Lieser 0, 3, 0.0, .000 point guard, for being the smallest starter, came up with big rebounds. RF: footwork with the ball
Brianna Mastey 14, 14, 100.0, .500 straw that stirs the drink. very active defensively, takes top spot on their 1/2/2, decent ball handler, athletic, good timing. drew two key charges on Mann. Opertunistic. RF: needs to recognize when double teams are coming.
Nicole Mastey 0, 3, 0.0, .000 twin sister, defense anticipation decent. works the paint. RF: needs to improve general ball handling
Shelly Stemper 5, 9, 55.6, .222 played high post vs the zone, can shoot outside as well. Scored on baseline drive on the left side. RF: foul problems. also picked up her own charge foul. passes can sail. defensively too high.
BENCH
Rachel Gilbert 4, 8, 50.0, .250 back up point guard. RF: needs to be ready/aware when not with the ball; needs to lead receiver on passing
Alex Crapser 9, 7, 128.6, .429 most consistent 3 shooter with three on the night. RF: passing too high, too far. Defensively needs more intensity
Jessie Althoff 8, 5, 160.0, .600 effective inside, delivered key points, and key rebounds.
Jaclyn Novak 0, 2, 0.0, .000

ROGERS
STARTERS
Camille Loughlin 10, 8, 125.0, .625 good free throw shooter. inside scorer. active on offensive boards. RF: size for position post hs
Amanda Chesness 4, 11, 36.4, .182 best defensive rebounder. RF: forced off balance shot with back to basket. exposes the ball.
Stephanie Williams 10, 10, 100.0, .400 can hit from outside. had two 3s. RF: time/score situations/decisions.
Jennifer Dowd 4, 8, 50.0, .250 point guard. quick, moves without the ball. RF: needs to develop perimeter shot
Casey Mann 13, 16, 81.3, .375 speed. acceleration. Likes to shoot on the move, did hit one 3. RF: follow through needs to be consistent. arm/elbow is bent, not straight on follow through. picked up two charges. Free throws short
BENCH
Heather Brunn 0, 3, 0.0, .000
Emily Dosmann 0, 1, 0.0, .000

TRENCH PLAYER
Brianna Mastey

BY THE NUMBERS
Becker 44, 58, 75.9, .328
Rogers 41, 57, 71.9, .333
made 3s: Becker 4, Rogers 3
made fts: Rogers 10, Becker 6
Bench: Becker 21, Rogers 0
Both teams are extremely familiar with each other and their zones never gave free looks for the other. Transition games were held to a minimum. The .328 floor % was the 83rd best I have charted this year out of 124 teams.
This game had playoff intensity. Becker was resiliant and didn't panic when down. They kept in system and pulled off the win. Brianna Mastey seemed to be involved everywhere at both ends. Her stamp was on the game. Becker also had 3 old fashioned 3s showing their overall strength.
Rogers didn't value the ball or make strong choices at the end of the contest. Things seemed forced. Also Becker had 14 second chance points compared to 8 for Rogers.

DEFENSIVE WRAPS
d rebounds, steals, forced turnovers, blocks leading to offensive possessions.
BECKER
Brianna Mastey 13
Shelly Stemper 4
Rey Robinson 3
Nicole Mastey 3
Rachel Gilbert 3
Jessie Althoff 2
Alex Crapser 1
Jacklyn Novak 1
totals: 32

ROGERS
Amanda Chesness 8
Jennifer Dowd 5
Stephanie Williams 4
Camille Loughlin 4
Casey Mann 3
Heather Brunn 1
Totals: 25