WBB: MSU 63, Duke 49 (NCAAT 2R)
Everyone's biggest beef about Duke's #1 seeding was their lousy venue, but you have to believe the committee knew exactly what they were doing. This is women's basketball, and it doesn't get much attention without some added drama. Most high seeded games don't have any naturally on the court (although Auburn and UNC might question that today), so if it won't be on the court, then create it at least on the sidelines.
Coach P will be coaching against her former team on their home court in front of fans who welcomed her back on day one with a shower of boos. I don't know much about MSU other than they barely survived round 1, but they did it in a way Duke is familiar with. They were down 15 in the second half and fought back for the win, a scenario that Duke has played out a few times this year. Duke has also let big leads slip away, so this really might be a hard fought game.
Chante Black was able to block shots vs. Austin Peay without even jumping, she'll have to give a little effort tonight. One of their leaders is Allyssa DeHaan, who is 6' 9"! Hopefully Abby Waner will be back as well, I believe it's a game time decision. You know Abby wants to be out there and she has said she expects to play.
GO DUKE!!!
Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."