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End Of 1st Quarter
Miss. State 18
Middle Tennessee 10
Macie Phifer is a Mississippi girl.
Halftime
Miss. State 35
Middle Tennessee State 19
End Of 3rd
Miss. State 51
Middle Tennessee State 35
Final
Miss. State 69
Middle Tennessee State 47
Madison Francis- 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 assists
I said it before she ever played a minute for us, Madison Francis is the most talented player we've had since Rickea Jackson. If we can keep her along withe Lampley, Gray and Favour, we are going to be good in the future. But I worry about keeping her, she will have every school in America after her in the off season.
I know it's still early in the season..still thus far the best 2 players (eye test) that I've seen on this team are
Madison Francis and Destiney Mcphaul. Also, need Mcphaul to start stepping up as the leader in that backcourt. Both of these players have (very much) the ability to take over games.
Anyone see that pass out of a spin move by Chandler Prater? Mcphaul had some head turning passes in this game aswell. Appears the best passing team coach Purcell has put on the floor since arriving at Miss. State, just need to continue cutting down on turnovers and working on being more consistent on both ends. Gotta make the easy shots, point blank shots, high percentage of open looks, stay focused for 4 quarters. Stay focused and keep playing high level defense with the lead, play defense 4 quarters (including focus and effort). Coach Purcell and his staff will need to continue to work on keeping this group focused through 4 quarters...one of the team's main weaknesses. I see people post about how good this team could be in the future if this player or that player stayed around but in reality this team has the potential this season if they make the needed adjustments and continue to improve, grow moving forward. True this team is a work in progress but see much upside.
Madison Francis=All SEC for sure and All American if she sticks around 4 years