She's a great player, and we didn't want her to go off.

It's probably the best second half of the year that we have played. Since it is only the third game with the lineup as we have it, that was a big step forward. We basically started over at Christmas. I think as soon as we get over that hump and get a little experience playing together and a rotation pattern set, the wins will come a lot easier for us and we will have a really strong finish to the season.

We ran a 2-3 zone and whichever side she was on, we stretched it to that side.

The last three weeks, every game has been like this. We've had a small lead, had to run our delay game, and make free throws.

There was nothing that we did that lost us the game. We did a lot of things well. Ankeny probably got a better shot in the second overtime. One good shot that got them the lead. It's always a chess match in overtime. Making that first basket is always easier to play on.

This time of year practice can be a drag, but we just bought some enthused practice time for the next week.