The ISU women cruised to a nice 88-46 exhibition win over D-2 Alaska Fairbanks today. Brooke Blair and Grace Kenyon look like the clear leaders of this team. Blair had 20 points and just looks like she's taken her offensive game to another level. Kenyon came back strong from an ACL injury, posted a double-double (13 points, 11 rebounds) and appears totally comfortable back on the floor.
The three freshmen were a nice surprise, combining for 26 points, including Bianca Thacker's 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting. All three still need some seasoning and strength but I expect all three to be contributors sometime this season.
The Bengals have a lot of depth at the 1 through three spots, but they need to see growth from Lindsey Brown and Jenna Morch in the post. Redshirt freshman Sai Tapasa, another potential post contributor, did not play today as a precaution as she continues to come back from knee surgery. Kenyon got the call at the four spot and she looks like an all conference candidate. But the Bengals go pretty small when she's not in the game.
Good start, there is a lot of talent on this team, and it's going to be fun to watch them grow. I also expect at least four players to sign with ISU during the early signing period next week.
The three freshmen were a nice surprise, combining for 26 points, including Bianca Thacker's 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting. All three still need some seasoning and strength but I expect all three to be contributors sometime this season.
The Bengals have a lot of depth at the 1 through three spots, but they need to see growth from Lindsey Brown and Jenna Morch in the post. Redshirt freshman Sai Tapasa, another potential post contributor, did not play today as a precaution as she continues to come back from knee surgery. Kenyon got the call at the four spot and she looks like an all conference candidate. But the Bengals go pretty small when she's not in the game.
Good start, there is a lot of talent on this team, and it's going to be fun to watch them grow. I also expect at least four players to sign with ISU during the early signing period next week.