Pregame thoughts: This is the first really intriguing game for the Bruins in the tournament. As usual, UCLA will have a talent advantage, but this is the first game where the opponent will have a coaching advantage. Kara Lawson is the head coach of Team USA for a reason, and you can bet she’s had plans percolating for how to adapt to the Bruins for round two. I’ll also throw out the familiarity factor here as well; yes, the Bruins won by 30 last time and were without Lauren Betts, but both teams were playing their second game in a row, and UCLA in particular was motivated after losing to Texas the night prior. Duke is a much-improved squad riding a wave of momentum, and I wonder if UCLA is going to come in complacent again.
Anyone else here in Sacramento?
I hope the Golden 1 Center is packed to the rafters with Blue and Gold! 💙💛💙💛
I will be listening to Dave at home in Southern Utah but wish I was at the game! What an incredible experience for you Army!
Go Lady Bruins!!! 💙💛💙💛
Lots of Bruins here. We saw Betts parents at the hotel. Dad is very tall.
Awesome!!!💙💛💙💛
Wish I could be in Sac, but flying out tonight. Confident but nervous at the same time about today’s game.
Hi J, great tp see you!!! 💙💛💙💛 I have tons of nervous knots too! 🙃
Looks like UConn is wearing down ND. They are pulling away.
Hi Gen2! Great to see you my friend 💙💛 Yes, UConn has a way of doing that to most teams.
I might tick off some here, but go Wolverine men! Go Aday!
To save you time checking while watching our Bruins - Michigan up 63-34 at the under 16 TO.
Pregame thoughts: This is the first really intriguing game for the Bruins in the tournament. As usual, UCLA will have a talent advantage, but this is the first game where the opponent will have a coaching advantage. Kara Lawson is the head coach of Team USA for a reason, and you can bet she’s had plans percolating for how to adapt to the Bruins for round two. I’ll also throw out the familiarity factor here as well; yes, the Bruins won by 30 last time and were without Lauren Betts, but both teams were playing their second game in a row, and UCLA in particular was motivated after losing to Texas the night prior. Duke is a much-improved squad riding a wave of momentum, and I wonder if UCLA is going to come in complacent again.
This game has me over the top with nerves for all the reasons you mention.
If we stay focused for 40, I still believe we will be victorious.
20 point win coming up.
That's where I'm ultimately lining up - talent advantage is too immense - but it is fascinating!
Helloooo Bruin Fam!!! 💙💛💙💛
Let's do this! Go Lady Bruins!!! 💙💛💙💛
Hi Tamara, Go Bruins!!!
It’s a HOME GAME!
WooHoo!!!! So happy, excited, and nervous.
I need to just breathe 💙💛💙💛
I kind of like it when they wear their blues. They haven't worn them during the tourney.
Gabs scores the first basket!!!
Gabs!!!💙💛💙💛
Bad TO by CLW.
3 TOs smdh
Gi!!!💙💛💙💛
D needs to show up!
The TOs continue 😞
Yup.
Not a good start, Duke is pouring it on with 75% shooting.
They’re defending better