2017-18 schedule

Discussion in 'Women’s Basketball' started by Moooooo, Apr 5, 2017.

  1. Dr. D

    Dr. D 250+ Posts

    That was a good quality tournament line up. A couple of games against teams of that caliber would balance our schedule out and add to our strength of schedule. Makes the schedule more interesting.
     
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  2. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

    Kansas State's schedule includes:

    Nov 24 UCLA @ South Point Shootout in Las Vegas NV
    Nov 25 Penn State @ South Point Shootout in Las Vegas NV
     
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  3. Zig72

    Zig72 500+ Posts

    http://www.hookem.com/story/texas-womens-hoops-team-adds-las-vegas-tournament-games/

    #23 LSU (20-12) should be a nice test. Washington (29-6) was Sweet 16 but is rebuilding, losing, among others, their top scorer (31.7 ppg) and second scorer (15.8 ppg).
     
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  4. DFW_Horn

    DFW_Horn 2,500+ Posts

    UW also lost their head coach to Arkansas plus Osahor (who I assume was the 15.8 pts/game) was the all time leader in rebounds at UW and led the nation in rebounds last season. It will be a very different, but talented, team.
     
  5. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

    I'm happy with UW and LSU. They are both from strong RPI conferences, so that will help our RPI. They may finish middle of the pack in their respective conferences, but when you add them to UConn, Tennessee, and Florida State, it's a good mix for our five best non-conference games. I think UCLA is a Final Four contender, so it would have been great to face them; but, I'm content with UW and LSU.

    UW's starting PG is also seeking to transfer, I believe.
     
  6. JoeDallas

    JoeDallas 1,000+ Posts

    I was hoping for UCLA. Wish our schedule had one highly ranked opponent earlier (not like last year, though).
     
  7. Zig72

    Zig72 500+ Posts

    I hate it when Texas sports conflict. This would be a fun trip out to Vegas, except for the Tech football game in Austin. A pox on the schedulers.
     
  8. Nuyoika

    Nuyoika < 25 Posts

    For what it is worth, UConn always schedules a game vs a quality opponent in February. It is generally a Big Monday game for ESPN. The last few years it was South Carolina, before that it was Baylor, and before that it was Louisville I believe.
     
  9. DFW_Horn

    DFW_Horn 2,500+ Posts

    I don't have a problem with that. My comment at that time (before the date was announced) was focused on the speculative schedule date (February). It just seemed off considering it's part of a home-and-home and the first game in the series took place in the first week of December during non-conference while the second seemed like it was going to be over 2 months later during conference play. If both teams are in the Top 7 (not entirely improbable), it will be a great midseason event.
     
  10. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

    Any primetime coverage which ESPN allots to women's hoops is a positive. Obviously, UConn provides the best ratings, especially when they are on a monumental winning streak like last season; some people tune in just to see if there will be an upset. So UConn will continue to be part of these games as its in ESPN's best interest.

    Most of the time, ESPN waits until college football season is over, and when as much of the NFL season is over as possible before they "free up" some primetime slots for women's hoops. It's great for our program to be part of this at home; it gives our program a chance to showcase itself in front of a national TV audience.
     
  11. Nuyoika

    Nuyoika < 25 Posts

    I think Texas swapped spots with South Carolina in terms of scheduling on the UConn calendar. Just speculation until the dates are released but, it would make sense since UConn is already in the state of Texas quite a bit during their in conference away games. Due to that fact alone it also could have been done that way to be more cost effective. Not that I don't think South Carolina will be good but even last year the Texas v. UConn game was more competitive than the South Carolina v. UConn game. I anticipate the same this coming season.
     
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  12. utfannforlife

    utfannforlife 1,000+ Posts

    Also it would be ridiculous to expect us to match Uconn's OOC schedule because they don't play a single IN conference game that will challenge them, where we will play at least 8.
     
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  13. SCspur

    SCspur < 25 Posts

    I beg to differ I think you will find SC to be just as tough especially with the game being in the CLA
     
  14. Nuyoika

    Nuyoika < 25 Posts

    SCar will still be good. Young but good. UConn's hallmark is their consistency year in and year out so their performance isn't going to change based on location however, SCar may play up, who knows? The same could be said for Texas as it pertains to youth but I think Texas will have more fire power when all is said and done. They have like 10 McDonald's AAs. If they figure out what they are trying to do on offense this year they could see a FF in the next couple years.
     
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  15. DFW_Horn

    DFW_Horn 2,500+ Posts

    I know it's in the past but Texas makes the Final Four 2 years ago if not for the second year in a row being put in UCONN's bracket. They played the Huskies tougher than anyone else that tourney and were peaking at the right time but no one was going to beat Stewie, Moriah, Morgan and company that March. Usually the elite teams have to be playing their best game of the season to have a shot against UCONN but, against that team, I don't think a perfect performance would have made a huge difference.
     
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  16. Nuyoika

    Nuyoika < 25 Posts

    Agreed. I was really impressed with how much better Texas had gotten from the previous year. If this roster develops, Texas could be a Top 5 team for quite some time. The offense does need some work but it seems as though they have the necessary pieces to get Texas to a FF in the very near future.
     
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  17. "Anna hook em"

    "Anna hook em" 250+ Posts

    I have a question well a dilema im going to my 2nd game next year!!!! Woohoo Here is the question what game do i go to the UCONN or Baylor game? If you y'all had a choice what game would you go to? Do you think we can beat Uconn or Baylor? I dont even know the date for the BU game i should know the date at the begining or end of september. Thanks anna
     
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  18. utfannforlife

    utfannforlife 1,000+ Posts

    UConn will be the stronger team just based on returning talent, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us win/lose either of these games.
     
  19. "Anna hook em"

    "Anna hook em" 250+ Posts

    Thanks, im leaning towards the BU game!!
     
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  20. skilled

    skilled 25+ Posts

    Do we know when the Conference Schedule will be posted?
     
  21. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

     
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  22. BabHorn

    BabHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Here's the game times I was able to find for OOC games: (thanks for the FSU time, Moooooo).

    Nov 5 (Sun) / 3 PM—Oklahoma City University Stars

    Nov 12 (Sun) /TBA—STETSON HATTERS

    Nov 15 (Wed) /11 AM—MCNEESE STATE COWGIRLS

    Nov 17 (Fri) /TBA—UTSA

    Nov 24 (Fri) / 5:30 PM—LSU TIGERS @ Las Vegas

    Nov 25 (Sat) / 3:15 PM—WASHINGTON HUSKIES @ Las Vegas

    Nov 30 (Thu) / TBA—LOUSIANA TECH LADY TECHSTERS

    Dec 3 (Sun) / TBA—@ GEORGIA LADY BULLDOGS: Big 12/SEC Challenge

    Dec 10 (Sun) / 2:00 PM—@ TENNESSEE LADY VOLS

    Dec 13 (Wed) / 7:00 PM—NORTHWESTERN STATE LADY DEMONS

    Dec 17 (Sun) / 1:00 PM—FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES on ESPN2

    Jan 15 (Mon) / 2 PM—UCONN HUSKIES on ESPN2
     
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  23. "Anna hook em"

    "Anna hook em" 250+ Posts

    According to twitter it should be released at 10 am (CT).
     
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  24. BabHorn

    BabHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Time to start planning any road trips!!
    From texassports.com
    http://www.texassports.com/news/2017/8/30/big-12-womens-basketball-schedule-announced.aspx
     
  25. jusme828

    jusme828 2,500+ Posts

    I am glad to see the first conference game in Norman. I dread that game every year, and win or lose I'm glad it will be over early!
     
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  26. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

     
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  27. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

    Surprised this game isn't set for at least 7 PM CST:

     
  28. BabHorn

    BabHorn 10,000+ Posts

    probably the first of two for a Big Monday event.
     
  29. Moooooo

    Moooooo 5,000+ Posts

    For sure. Typically, the first of the two is the one in the Eastern time zone, though.
     
  30. LutherIsMyDog

    LutherIsMyDog 1,000+ Posts

    Hate to complain but it's tough dealing with traffic for a 6pm tip off.
     
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