A bizarre game to say the least. I have been a part of some odd games before, this one was has me still wide eyed when I opened up the score book. With 28 fouls called against us, for good reason, Trenton took to the free throw line 38 times this game.   We only allowed them to actually score on us 8 times but in the same moment, trying to maintain high energy defensive and keeping your hands from fouling, is going to be what will sink us or define us. You can't win any game putting a team on the line 38 times. Especially when they sink 21 of those. That is effortless points from them. 

On top of our defensive struggles we actually out played them in the first quarter. When we go back through film we see they had 8 turnovers from our defensive pressure but if we do not capitalize on those opportunities -the possession back is meaningless. We missed 18 shots in the paint in the first half, 10 of those being lay ups. It is our Achilles heel at the moment. Fouling and Finishing. It is something we have to change very quickly. 

Leading scorer on the night, for the third time in a row, is Anna Atherton. Although she didn't find herslef till the second half, she surely stepped up in a big way. Scoring all 14 points in the second half, 9 of which came in the fourth quarter. Behind her was Belair who chipped in 12. She really focused on getting to the rim and finishing. She missed some bunnies early and was discouraged, but she bounced back nicely. 10 of her points were also in the second half. Lexi Thomas added 6 to the total. SHe did an outstanding job even though she shadowed all night by their best defenders. Courtney Balasz added 3 points. Izzy Pritt added a basket. Faith Callahan had a single free throw to finish us off. 

We have a big week ahead as we take on airport next Friday. Hoping we can bounce back after this one.