Miss. State Women's Basketball vs Alabama State

Game Thread

End Of 1st Quarter

Miss. State 34
Alabama State 10

Madison Francis 13 points, 4 rebounds 3 steals, 1 block

no good comp

Halftime

Miss. State 59
Alabama State 19

Madison Francis 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Favour Nwaedozi 15 points, 6 rebounds
Jaylah Lampley 9 points
Trayanna Crisp 5 assists

Francis is so athletic and high energy, she is amazing for a freshman. Lots of talent with this team.

End Of 3 Quarters

Miss. State 83
Alabama State 33

Madison Francis 25 points 8 rebounds. 4 blocks, 3 steals
Favour Nwaedozi 20 points, 6 rebounds

Final

Miss. State 105
Alabama State 57

Madison Francis 30 points, 10 rebounds. 4 blocks, 3 steals, 2 assists


Miss. State moves to 11-1

this is His best team--if they keep improving look out

They look really good on defense with the "run and jump" full court with their rotation. Francis being the point and watching them trap then releasing third defender into passing lane is fun to watch. Plus, players like this kind of play. Purcell has some shooters also on offense. Hey, I know we aren't in Sec play yet, but this is really good practice for a "new team", they seem to get along, having fun and gaining team chemistry.

Team continuing to get better.

Question...Why isn't Mcphaul taking shots? Had 2 shot attempts for the whole game. These were early in the game then she pretty much shut it down but she did do well helping get others involved. Gonna need to do a much better job moving forward of balancing taking shot attempts and playmaker as needed.. Gonna need her offense in SEC play.

Freshman Nataliyah Gray came in and played well offensively. Had 5 points in limited action. (Alabama State game...5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal)
Also, Faith Wylder came in and blocked a shot. She no offensive shot attempts but showed shot blocking

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Originally Posted by jdelta02

Team continuing to get better.

Question...Why isn't Mcphaul taking shots? Had 2 shot attempts for the whole game. These were early in the game then she shut it down but did she did do well helping get others involved. Gonna need to do a much better job moving forward of balancing taking shot attempts and playmaker as needed.. Gonna need her offense in SEC play.

Freshman Nataliyah Gray came in and played well offensively. Had 5 points in limited action. (Alabama State game...5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal)
Also, Faith Wylder came in and blocked a shot. She no offensive shot attempts but showed shot blocking

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Not sure what year Gray and Wylder are, maybe freshman but I thought they looked pretty good in their movement and agility.

The girls for sure are improving regardless of competition. They play hard that is a fact and encouraging for a Coach to see.