#6 posting 1.28.2008
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JORDAN jaguars 85, MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT teddies 66
This was a tight contest when two Roosevelt players, Brittany Finley and AunDreah Aune, collided and left the game. Finley left on a stretcher. Aune needed 12 stitches. There was a 30 minute delay before the EMTs arrived. Jordan led at that point 52-50. Roosevelt went to their thin bench and competed as best they could, even taking another one point lead at 54-53, but Jordan eventually pulled away with a 27-8 run the last 8 minutes.
This could may have been a preview of the 4AA finals. Both teams appear to be the #1 seeds in the West (Jordan) and East (Roosevelt). Fans saw a three point barrage with a combined 19 on the night. Roosevelt cashed in 9 in the first half, 11 for the game. Jordan had 5 in the second half. For the second time in less that a week Jordan was in the out & about spotlight. This game they showed a much more intense, hustling, sense of urgency attitude compared to the passive performance at Holy Family. Roosevelt matched the intense, physical play.
Jordan started off up 4-0 after two second chance baskets. Roosevelt soon matche
d that total on a pair of Kiara Strickland baskets. The game was tied at 7 when Jordan went on a 12-3 run to lead 19-10. Brittany Chambers had 8 points in the burst including two 3s. The Jordan lead moved from 9 to 4 with the last nine point lead coming at 35-26 with 2:51 to go in the first half. Roosevelt finished the half with a 12-0 run. Roosevelt was maximizing their possessions with the 3 ball. They struck for 9 3s in the first half led by AunDreah Aune connecting on four. On top of that they had an old fashioned "&1." So 30 points came on 10 possessions. Roosevelt made four 2point field goals in the first half and two of those were second chancers. Roosevelt took a 38-35 lead on Suriya McGuire's 3. Roosevelt was hitting on 111.8 pp100 for the half, but their floor % was only .412. Jordan was at 100.0 pp100, and .486.
Roosevelt picked up right where they left off with another 3bomb, this time from Brittany Finley. That made the 5th Roosevelt starter to connect from beyond the arc. It also gave the Teddies a 41-35 lead. Jordan connected on 6/7 possessions as they nosed in front 48-47. It was the Dietel sisters leading the charge with 11 of the 13 points. Leah had 6 and Amanda 5. The lead seesawed back and forth with three lead changes and one tie. Emily Clark scored off a Chambers pass to put Jordan up 52-50. On the next Jordan possession the game took a turn. 
Finley and Aune were putting the squeeze on Chambers. She passed the ball to Laura Dietel, who was fouled by McGuire (her 4th). All of a sudden Roosevelt lost 40% of their starters with one teetering on the edge. After the 30 minute delay the game continued. Roosevelt again struck gold from behind the arc with a trey by Tyesha Wright to tie the game at 53. A combined five possession dry spell gave the ball back to the Teddies. Strickland stole the ball and was fouled. She made one free throw and Roosevelt had their last lead at 54-53. More Jordanaires were getting involved as Michelle O'Malley hit a three. McGuire tied it up at 56 with a drive. The game last was tied at 58 when Roosevelt's emotional gas tank came up empty. They had six empty trips in a 2:20 stretch. Jordan took the lead for good on a three by Amanda Dietel. That kicked off a 12-0 run. From 8:30 on Jordan scored 27 points on 16 possessions, a 168.8 pp100 mark and a floor % of .750. Amanda Dietel was on target three times three. She ended up with 11 of the last 27.
These two could meet in the section finals. I am sure it will be an action packed, physical contest with plenty of emotional subcurrents. The team that tightens up their defense and prevents the other from second shots and easy looks behind the arc will move on to the State tournament.
Here is hoping to a speedy recovery for both Aune and Finley. Aune had 12 stitches and will play against Edison tomorrow. Finley went off to HCMC for more treatment.
key: player (grad year) points, possessions, pp100, floor %
JORDAN
STARTERS
Michelle O'Malley (09) 13, 10, 130.0, .600 scored late on transition. had 8 points on lay ups. Did can a three from the right wing. Needs to get more than one defensive wrap.
Brittany Chambers (09) 28, 22, 127.3, .591 ramped up her game tonight. had 22 points by half time. was alert and aware. Strong. handled bumps while remaining focused. has good body control. tough. also has 3 range from a variety of spots. can hit pull ups, runners. and works the offensive boards. kept composure against double teams. got up for defensive boards. when she missed at the line she was short. needs to use legs.
Leah Dietel (09) 22, 21, 104.8, .571 also stepped up from last week. attacked Strickland inside. went to the line four times. good stroke. aggressive after loose balls. hustle floor burns. good size and mobility. also strong under pressure/contact.
Emily Clark (10) 6, 8, 75.0, .375 perimeter. hit a corner shot.
Amanda Dietel (08) 16, 6, 266,7, 1.000 automatic from behind the three on the left wing. yet didn't get cooking until the second half. No first half possessions. All second half action. Likes to play against zones. Jordan will need strong performances from her and Clark and O'Malley to advance to the promised land.
BENCH
Kelsey Kes (08) 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Jordan, as a whole, was much more active, played with more urgency, and got to loose balls much quicker than last Tuesday.
MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT
STARTERS
Suriya McGuire (10) 16, 17, 94.1, .412 perimeter player, likes to drive, creative, behind the back pass to Strickland was a crowd pleaser. is fluid. Needs to get stronger. could pick up charging fouls.
Kiara Strickland (08) 20, 20, 100.0, .450 left handed perimeter. athletic. good passer. Is more aggressive offensively this season. is looking for her shot more. doesn't like to go right.
Brittany Fuller (09) 3, 6, 50.0, .167 steady. had a three. one of the iron five. Injured.
AunDreah Aune (08) 12, 9, 133.3, .444 three point bomber. In the first half connected four times, many from the left wing. A threat to launch if given a window. needs to be more active on defense.
Tyesha Wright (10) 13, 12, 108.3, .417 another three point bomber. brought the ball up.
BENCH
Corrin Cook (10) 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Tatewi Killsinwater (11) 2, 2, 100.0, .500
Roosevelt has some good shooters if left alone. They faced adversity with the double injury and came out and battled. The emotions were raw, and they soldiered on. That resilience is worthy of admiration.
TRENCH PLAYERBrittany Chambers
BY THE NUMBERS
Jordan 85, 69, 123.2, .580
Mpls Roosevelt 66, 68, 97.1, .397
made 3s: Roosevelt 11, Jordan 8
ftm/fta-ft%: Jordan 11/16-.688; Roosevelt 3/4-.750
bench: Roosevelt 2, Jordan 0
Without Aune Roosevelt had one less perimeter weapon. They will need to develop their bench to get stronger.
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
JORDAN
Brittany Chambers 13
Leah Dietel 8
Amanda Dietel 5
Emily Clark 4
Michelle O'Malley 1
totals: 31
MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT
Kiara Strickland 10
Suriya McGuire 9.5
Tyesha Wright 3.5
Brittany Finley 1
totals: 24
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Jordan played man.
Roosevelt opened man and slipped into 2/3 most of the night.
match ups: (Roosevelt off/Jordan def) Strickland/Leah Dietel; Wright/Chambers; McGuire/O'Malley; Aune/Amanda Dietel; Finley/Clark
(Jordan off/Roosevelt def) O'Malley/McGuire; Amanda Dietel/Aune; Chambers/Wright; Leah Dietel/Strickland; Clark/Finley
This rematch will be a doozy.
Next up: Tomorrow morning
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