Tonight we look at a battle in the Big 12, an improved conference this season, and one that will be even better in years to come with the addition of Kristy Curry to the coaching ranks at Tech. She already has made her mark with no recruits of her own so watch out Kim and Sherri! Texas A&M has swept the conference-faves, Oklahoma this season, and is a dangerous team come March.
The Summary: A&M is a lock for the Big Dance yet again and Gary Blair has done a great job getting the Aggies out of the Big 12 basement and into a #18 ranking and a chance at the league title. Texas Tech is dangerous and surprising. Curry has added some spunk to the program and she could pull off the upset tonight.
The Stakes: Tech is 15-12 and 6-7 in the Big 12 and likely headed for the WNIT, however, an upset here, a win at Texas and a win over surging Iowa State in Lubbock to end the season could put them in contention for the NCAA's. Right now they are bubble. A&M is fighting to stay alive at the cluttered top of the Big 12 with Oklahoma and Baylor. They need to protect their home court if they want the title.
The Series: Tech owns this series easily at 52-10, but A&M won the earlier season meeting by two points in Lubbock. They split the meetings last year.
The Say: A&M should win this game with their lofty ranking and improved level of play. In just four short years, the formidable Blair has built them into a Sweet 16 contender this season. Tech, though, could play spoiler. They have quality wins over Nebraska, UCLA, Texas and Tulane and nearly beat Oklahoma and A&M in previous meetings this season. You know the ultra-competitive Curry, who is used to the NCAA's at Purdue and LaTech, wants to end the season on a roll and have a chance to dance this March. A&M has faltered before this season when favored so an upset could be brewing. Final word: Close, but no cigar. A&M wins in a barnburner!
No comments:
Post a Comment