Out & About: MN Stars Showcase Game 4

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MINNESOTA STARS SHOWCASE
game 4
TAR HEELS 61, MAVERICKS 59

This was the best game for dramatics and rallies. The Tar Heels had the advantage early with a 23-13 lead. Brittany Thiesfeld had six points in the initial run up. The Mavericks started cranking up their offense in the later part of the half with 20 points their last 13 possessions--a pp100 of 153.8 pp100. DaNae Moore went to town with 12 points in the flurry of activity. With Moore's jolt the margin was narrowed to 34-33 at half.

The Tar Heels started the second half with the advantage. They led 41-36 at the widest after a Lindsey Anderson foul point (fouled, but no free throw made). Then the Mavericks kicked in with a 16-5 run on an 8/9 offensive sequence. The Mavericks used balance in this run up with six different players contributing. The Mavs pushed the lead out to 57-50 when the Tar Heels finished with a flourish. On their last 9 possessions the Heels outscored the Mavs 13-5 to pull out a 61-59 win. Thiesfeld started the rally off with a basket off a dish by Dorsey. The Heels defense stepped it up with Shannon Thompson getting three stops including two huge steals. The Mavericks had five turnovers in their last eight possessions. Dorsey put the Heels ahead with her trey. It was a roller coaster ride, but in the end the Heels prevailed 61-59.

photos: #1 DaNae Moore stopping after driving baseline running into Brittany Thiesfeld. #2 Shannon Thompson launching a three over Rachael Moen's hand. photos by kja.

TAR HEELS
STARTERS
Shannon Thompson , Apple Valley 2, 5, 40.0, .200 point guard. speed, attempted 3s, defensive disruptor. rebounds despite smaller size.
Lindsey Anderson, Olathe North, KS 7, 9, 77.8, .444 guard
Brittany Dorsey, St. Paul Central 14, 15, 93.3, .400 can drive, can hit the 3, has speed. can bang inside if needed. has good elevation. Scored go ahead 3 late in the game.
Alyssa Silva, Maple Grove 6, 4, 150.0, .750 guard
Allina Starr, Unknown 7, 9, 77.8, .333 guard
BENCH
Lulu Seelye, Deer River 9, 11, 81.8, .364 small guard, has attacking mentality. needs to keep head up.
Brittany Thiesfeld, Glencoe-Silver Lake 16, 9, 177.8, .889 a 3 type. has mobility, strength, runs the floor, can take it to the hole. not a lot of drums beating for her, but she can win different ways. Gets nice and low on ball defense.
Memi Hudnell, DeLaSalle 0, 2, 0.0, .000 guard

MAVERICKS
STARTERS
DaNae Moore, Eastview 15, 16, 93.8, .438 slasher, likes to drive baseline. worms her way inside. athletic. flurry early with steals, put backs, along with points at the line. needs to be aware of when to put the breaks on to avoid charge calls
Ellen Edison, Maple Grove 5, 5, 100.0, .600 drives.
Phillis Webb, unknown 4, 6, 66.7, .333
Celia Berg, Centennial 4, 5, 80.0, .400 post player.
Keke Hudnell, DeLaSalle 7, 7, 100.0, .571 guard, speedy. Needs to make clearer decisions on offense, rushes and forces at times.
BENCH
Kelsey Nelson, Bemidji 2, 2, 100.0, .500
Megan Howard, St. Paul Central 15, 14, 107.1, .571 post player, runs the floor, can step out, physical enforcer, another game leading team in d wraps. needs to work on ball handling
Amber Meyer, Stillwater 2, 4, 50.0, .250
Rachael Moen, Burnsville 5, 5, 100.0, .400 point guard, has vision and awareness

TRENCH PLAYER
Brittany Thiesfeld

BY THE NUMBERS
Tar Heels 61, 65, 93.8, .431
Mavericks 60, 65, 90.3, .462
made 3s: Tar Heels 4, Mavericks 1
made fts: Tar Heels 2, Mavericks 2
bench: Tar Heels 25, Mavericks 24

For those keeping track each team had five players that were varsity players last year.

DEFENSIVE WRAPS
TAR HEELS
Shannon Thompson 8
Brittany Dorsey 6
Lulu Seelye 5
Lindsey Anderson 4
Allina Starr 3
Brittany Thiesfeld 1
totals: 27

MAVERICKS
Megan Howard 6
Celia Berg 6
Rachael Moen 4
DaNae Moore 3
Ellen Edison 2
Kelsey Nelson 2
Amber Meyer 2
Keke Hudnell 1
Totals 27

Next up: tomorrow