Mississippi State has Changed the Game
Mississippi State's 66-64 overtime win over UConn was one of the best basketball games I've ever seen. The Huskies,
winners of 111 straight games come into the game a 21 point favorite at tipoff. Throughout the game both teams clawed their way back and forth with the game ending on a Morgan Williams game-winning pull up jumper at the buzzer. Connecticut played an outstanding game that could've went either way but it was Mississippi State's rebounding and sheer will to win that has the Bulldogs in their 1st national championship game.
I'm the first to admit that when it comes to women's college basketball I tend to shy away from it. Watching UConn win 111 straight games from a distance was confusing to watch to say the least. How can one team be so dominate in this day and age? Don't want to take away any credit from Coach Auriemma and the Huskies but the parity level is women's college basketball is worse than any other sport.
Now its different....
Watching Mississippi State beat UConn was refreshing. Now I know there are other women's programs that are willing to compete and stand up to the powerhouse. This win can change the landscape of women's college basketball. No longer do women have to commit to Tennessee, Baylor or Notre Dame to be successful. Hopefully more women will commit to schools like Mississippi State so the sport can be more competitive.
UConn will bring back all 5 starters next year after going 36-1 this season. Chances are theywill be back in the Final Four and odds on favorite to win the title. For now, Mississippi State is on top of the college basketball world, which will hopefully change the game for the better.
winners of 111 straight games come into the game a 21 point favorite at tipoff. Throughout the game both teams clawed their way back and forth with the game ending on a Morgan Williams game-winning pull up jumper at the buzzer. Connecticut played an outstanding game that could've went either way but it was Mississippi State's rebounding and sheer will to win that has the Bulldogs in their 1st national championship game.
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| Morgan Williams nails the game-winning shot vs UConn (al.com) |
Now its different....
Watching Mississippi State beat UConn was refreshing. Now I know there are other women's programs that are willing to compete and stand up to the powerhouse. This win can change the landscape of women's college basketball. No longer do women have to commit to Tennessee, Baylor or Notre Dame to be successful. Hopefully more women will commit to schools like Mississippi State so the sport can be more competitive.
UConn will bring back all 5 starters next year after going 36-1 this season. Chances are theywill be back in the Final Four and odds on favorite to win the title. For now, Mississippi State is on top of the college basketball world, which will hopefully change the game for the better.
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