Out & About: Triple Threat/MN Heat Black

#2 posting 4.9.2008
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this game took place on Saturday, April 5
MYAS 16U TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS
at Park Center
TRIPLE THREAT 44, MN HEAT BLACK 41

The second semifinal had more drama than the first with Triple Threat nosing out MHB 44-41. TT scored the last four points to take the game, while MHB went cold the last six possessions of the game. Again the players with varsity experience stepped up and delivered in this game. TT’s Amy Waterman led both teams with 19 points, and teammate Taylor Bare had a triple double with 12 points and 11.5 defensive stops and 10 assists, both game highs.

Both teams got off to a chilly start with only Waterman’s put back the only score in the first eight possessions. There were seven lead changes in the first half. MHB led 10-7 after a jumper by Brittany Flannigan. TT quickly took the lead with a 6-0 run (part of a larger four possession sequence) with the Anoka duo of Bare and Waterman delivering all the points. Waterman did her damage in the paint, while Bare scored in transition off a missed MHB shot. MHB was 1/10 in the middle of the half and in that time TT pushed their lead out to 17-12. However TT also faced the offensive desert with a five trip dry spell. That opened the door for MHB and they went on a 10-2 run of their own. Carlie Jensen provided the last six points of the run on two 3s. Jensen had 14 points the first half. MHB led 22-19 with 1:23 left in the half. TT finished off the half with six straight points on three possessions with Waterman, who had 11 in the half scoring on her fourth straight shot at the buzzer. TT led 25-22 at half.

TT pushed the lead out to 29-24 after a pair of drives to start the second half. A 7-0 run by MHB put them back in front with 10:49 left 31-29. TT had five empty trips during this time. Then MHB cooled off for five possessions. TT had their own 6-0 run and regained the lead 34-31. The lead traded hands three more times. TT led most of the second half, the biggest lead coming a 38-35 with 6:04 left after an Emily Clark basket. MHB scored four straight with a steal and lay up by Julia Dysthe to put them back up 38-38. On the next possession the Anoka combination of Bare and Waterman delivered to make it 40-39. Dysthe gave MHB their last lead at 41-40. On the next TT possession Bare and Waterman worked the screen and roll to put the Threat back in front to stay 42-41. Bare added an insurance basket with two minutes left. For the last nine possessions neither team moved off their score. TT turned it over once and missed five free throws. Those misses didn't prove fatal like Memphis. MHB turned it over twice and Jensen and Dysthe missed deep 3 attempts to finish the game.

photos: #1 Taylor Bare after a steal. #2. Carlie Jensen looking for a receiver after being stopped by Emily Clark. photos by kja.

Key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
TRIPLE THREAT
STARTERS
Amy Waterman, Anoka 19, 17, 111.8, .588 the inside half of the Anoka duo. Runs the floor. Only missed one shot. Needs to be aware of the lane (3 seconds x 3) and needs to improve at the line 1/4
Emily Clark, Jordan 9, 13, 69.2, .388 looked to score off the dribble.
Taylor Bare, Anoka 12, 13, 92.3, .462 again a triple double. Plays with great energy and determination. Scores off her own defense (4 points on steals and lay ups). Other baskets came off drives. Involves others, but looks hard for Waterman.
Madison Delamarter, Jordan 0, 3, 0.0, .000 perimeter
Danielle Davenport, Champlin Park 4, 6, 66.7, .333 scored in transition and on a drive. Needs to pick up defensive activity
BENCH
Taylor Beatty, Champlin Park 0, 7, 0.0, .000 needs to be stronger with the ball. Needs to keep elbow in when dribbling.
Erin Winkler, Champlin Park 0, 3, 0.0, .000 forward type.

MN HEAT BLACK
STARTERS
Marissa Thornquist, Centennial 3, 8, 37.5, .125 jumps center. needs to work on foot work. will step out and try a 3.
Julia Dysthe, White Bear Lake 12, 19, 69.2, .316 guard. Scored off her defense with 6 points off steals and lay ups. Her 3 shot didn’t drop today (0/5). Passing needs to be sharper. Was the force on defense for MHB.
Amy Martin, Champlin Park 4, 9, 44.4, .222. needs to improve passing. Passes were at the ankles.
Carlie Jensen, White Bear Lake 16, 18, 88.9, .189 another guard that made a living off her defense. Had four points off steals and lay ups. Hit a pair of 3s in the first half. Went from 14 points in the first half to 2 in the second. Passes sail too high and too far.
Maggie Haug, Centennial 4, 6, 66.7, .333 boarded well in the second half.
BENCH
Brittany Flannigan , ???, 2, 2, 100.0, .500 hit a pull up.
Paige Johnson, Champlin Park 0, 1, 0.0, .000 guard

TRENCH PLAYER
Amy Waterman

BY THE NUMBERS
Triple Threat 44, 62, 71.0, .371
MN Heat Black 41, 63, 65.1, .302
Made 3s: MHB 2, TT 0
Ftm/fta-ft%: MHB 7/10-.700; TT 4/11-.364
Turnovers: MHB 19, TT 18
Bench; MHB 2, TT 0

DEFENSIVE WRAPS
TRIPLE THREAT
Taylor Bare 11.5
Amy Waterman 6
Erin Winkler 5
Taylor Beatty 4.5
Emily Clark 4
Madison Delamarter 3
Totals: 34

MN HEAT BLACK
Julia Dysthe 9
Maggie Haug 7
Carlie Jensen 5
Marissa Thornquist 4
Paige Johnson 4
Amy Martin 1
Totals: 30

ASSISTS
TRIPLE THREAT
Taylor Bare 10
Amy Waterman 2
Emily Clark 2
Danielle Davenport 2
Taylor Beatty 1
Madison Delamarter 1
Totals: 18

MN HEAT BLACK
Carlie Jensen 4
Marissa Thornquist 3
Julia Dysthe 3
Maggie Haug 2
Totals: 12

Next up: tomorrow morning