Out & About: Minneapolis/Riverland

#8 posting 1.3.2007
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MINNEAPOLIS 82, RIVERLAND blue devils 55

Tonight was a foray into the Community College world with Minneapolis having no problems with Riverland 82-55. Britany Johnson and Lakita Davis combined for 56 points for Minneapolis.

Riverland actually led 7-2 early, but Riverland had problems figuring out the odd front zone, never really getting in the gaps for free looks. They had an 0/9 stretch and saw their lead disappear. The last time Riverland had the lead was at 13-12. They then went into another drought, this time seven possessions. Twice during the half Minneapolis had 8-0 runs. Lakita Davis and Britany Johnson each had 10 points in the half,

There was never really any doubt in the second half to the outcome. Britany Johnson did light it up for 23 points in the second half. She had four 3s, and one old fashioned three point play to put her stamp on the game. Lakita Davis had 13. Riverland's inside game was a bit more effective in the second half with 20 points from Anna Havumaki and Cassie Davis compared to 6 points in the first half. There was a potential fly in the oinment for Mpls, not in this game necessarily, but Riverland did have five cracks at scoring on one possession.

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

MINNEAPOLIS
STARTERS
Amy Langefeld 2, 4, 50.0, .250
Britany Johnson 33, 26, 126.9, .538 point guard, good stroke, offensive minded. smooth stroke, good vision, can hit the pull up jumper. scored while taking contact. RF: needs to play defense with as much passion as she plays offense.
Lakita Davis 23, 15, 153.3, .733 lefty, smooth, steady, not flashy, but effective. made things look easy. got ball to the right people. good understanding of the game. can run the floor. uses body well sealing off defense. nice shot off the dribble. has deep 3 range. RF: size will limit some paint action post juco.
Jazzmin Foggie 5, 10, 50.0, .300 strong defensive rebounder. does have range out to free throw line. RF: not extremely polished on offense. Needs work on post moves, use of glass.
Charmine Cross 10, 14, 71.4, .357 strong inside. can hit the runner. active on the offensive boards. range out to free thow line. RF: not as consistent in second half. exposes ball.
BENCH
Tiarah McCalabe 4, 7, 57.1, .286 another lefty. RF: small guard.
Davita Scott 5, 2, 250.0, 1.000 very athletic. delivered what was expected from her. RF: can it be sustained.

RIVERLAND
STARTERS
Tibisa Thor 10, 11, 90.9, .364 ripped, strong chiseled arms, can stroke the 3. most aggressive defensively for Riverland. built to go. RF: has a bit more speed and go than the rest of her team.
Tracee Crowley 6, 13, 46.2, .231 RF: forced passes inside against the zone.
Nicki Lehnertz 8, 13, 61.5, .308 3 point shooter. RF: forced some passes, ball handling. and more consistent shot.
Laura Anderson 2, 10, 20.0, .100 RF: flat shot
Anna Havumaki 18, 18, 100.0, .500 post up player. big strong frame. RF: doesn't have the speed to keep up. was winded and sometimes didn't make it to midcourt on transition. knee wrapped. quickness needs improvement.
BENCH
Amanda McGuire 3, 4, 75.0, .500
Heather Manahan 0, 2, 0.0, .000 RF: needs to be ready for the ball.
Cassie Davis 8, 7, 114.3, .571 active on the offensive boards. RF: needs to develop jumping skills.
#31 0, 0, 0.0, .000

TRENCH PLAYER
Britany Johnson, came up huge and her shot was money.

BY THE NUMBERS
Minneapolis 82, 78, 105.1, .487
Riverland 55, 78, 70.5, .346
made 3s: Minneapolis 8, Riverland 2
made FTs: Minneapolis 10, Riverland 5
Bench: Riverland 11, Minneapolis 9

This is the first of what I hope will be more juco games. The players are a bit stronger than the HS scene. There is some quickness. A couple players looked very good with their shot. Of course more games will be required to get a better feel for what is happening. Minneapolis did make the gold standard in pp100 thanks to their 3 game. Riverland just didn't have the athletic ability or skill level like Minneapolis had.

DEFENSIVE WRAPS
D rebounds, steals, forced turnovers and blocks leading to offensive possessions
MINNEAPOLIS
Jazzmin Foggie 11
Charmine Cross 10
Britany Johnson 10
Lakita Davis 6
Davita Scott 4
Amy Langefeld 3
Tiarah McCalabe 1
totals: 45

RIVERLAND
Tibisa Thor 8
Nicki Lehnertz 6
Anna Havumaki 5
Laura Anderson 4
Cassie Davis 3
Tracee Crowley 2
Amanda McGuire 2
#31 2
Heather Manahan 1
Totals: 33

Next up: tomorrow morning