Alabama Faces Louisville after defeating Rhode Island
For the #6 seed in the region, Alabama isn't seemingly intimidated about having to have #3 Louisvile next in the KFC YUM Center. The Crimson Tide squad took control early against Rhode Island and got big efforts from Jessica Timmons (21 points) and Essence Cady (19 points) and went on a 14-1 run and put the clamps on Rhode Island...holding them to 1-14 shooting at one stretch in the first half. At 30-14, it looked like it was time for the Rams to start the bus and head for Louisville International Airport.
The Rams tried their best to stay close for as long as they could and trailed only 31-24 at the half, but Alabama effectively closed the door on the R.I. squad in the third quarter, with a 22-12 10 minute advantage. Rhode Island's effort to get within two died when the Crimson Tide used a 12-0 run in the third quarter to pretty much shut the door on any Rhode Island dreams of an upset.
The Cards spoke about the upcoming second round matchup Sunday when Laura Ziegler, Taj Roberts and Jeff Walz met with media. We apologize for the less than stellar recording provided..not sure what happened with the loud buzzing noise that occurs during Walz's words. .
Cards talk about Monday Matchup vs. Alabama
The Tide is 25-10 now and nine of their losses came in the SEC. They were knocked out of the SEC Tournament by Texas in the second round after eliminating Tennessee in the first round...that a major upset, being the #11 seed and the Vols coming in as the #6 seed, Out of conference, Alabama was perfect..but wins over schools like Jackson St, Kennesaw St,, Alcorn St. and Harvard aren't exactly something to thump one's chest about
The SEC is a grind every year and Alabama came in 11th in the conference standings. I like Louisville chances in the game today...it's in the friendly atmosphere of the KFC YUM! Center, the Cards are wanting to move on to Sweet Sixteen play and players like Laura, Elif, Mackenly and Tajianna aren't ready to see an end to the season yet.
We'll recap it in the Tuesday Cardinal Couple. I'll be watching on ESPN at noon today, wishing I could be there but unable to attend. I won't lie, I miss not being in attendance for Louisville WBB, especially at Tournament time but there are circumstances in play where I won't be.
paulie
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