3/8 | WBB – Saint Joseph’s | 7:30PM (ESPN+) | A-10 Quarterfinals

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island vs Saint Joseph’s University
Atlantic 10 – Quarterfinals
Henrico Sports & Events Center, Glen Allen, VA
Friday, March 8, 2024
7:30PM

Media
TV: N/A
Online: ESPN +
App: Varsity Network

Previews
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The University of Rhode Island women’s team advances to the quarterfinals after vanquishing Dayton last night, 70-57. What was just a 3 point game with under 8 minutes to go in the game, the Rams closed out the contest with a 15-5 run to notch the victory. Dee Dee Davis was the sparkplug for this going for 23 & 11. Even with her being the shortest player on the court, she had a game high in rebounds.

The Rams advanced to the quarterfinal for a tilt against a very good Saint Joseph’s team Friday night. The Hawks went 26-4 on the season & 15-3 in conference which includes two wins against the Rams this season. Although starting the season 24-2, they have just 2 wins in their last 4 games, so they are beatable. The Hawks have a one-two punch with their forwards Talya Brugler & Laura Ziegler. The junior Brugler is leading the team in scoring with 16 per game & shooting an impressive 54% from the floor. The sophomore Ziegler is leading the team in both rebounding at almost 10 per game & assists at almost 3 per game. She is also second on the team in scoring at 14.7 per game. Both play the majority of the game at 33 minutes per contest. Mackenzie Smith is the Hawk’s best three-point shooter & is hitting an impressive 43.6% of her attempts. She is leading the team in steals with 1.4 per game & 3rd on the team in scoring with just over 13 per game. Davidson transfer Chloe Welch is the final double-digit scorer at 10.5 per game.

As for the Rams, Anaelle Dutat & Maye Toure will have to work on the defensive end to try to limit Brugler & Ziegler. The Rams will need Toure to have a better shooting night compares to last night if they want to advance to the next round. The Rams are just 13-59 all time against Saint Joseph’s, including just 1-6 in the A10 tournament. Prior to this season, Tammi Reiss was 5-1 against the Hawks with that one loss being at the A10 tournament two years ago. She is now 5-3 all-time against the Hawks. Can the Rams sneak out a victory tonight? They have a shooter’s chance, but I don’t think they pull it out. Please, please, please prove me wrong. My prediction Saint Joseph’s 69 – URI 64. Go Rhody!!



Opponent
Record:
26-4, 15-3 in the A10
20-11, 9-7 in the A10 (Last Season)


Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 61 (82)
RPI: 55 (90)

Leaders:
Points – Talya Brugler 16.0 (Jr., F)
Rebounds – Laura Ziegler 9.8 (Soph., F)
Assists – Laura Ziegler 2.9 (Soph., F) (2.1 TO per game)

URI Leaders:
Points – Maye Toure 12.8 (Sr., F)
Rebounds – Maye Toure 7.8 (Jr. F)
Assists – Ines Desbroise 3.2 (Soph., G) (1.4 TO per game)


Historical
Series: 13-59
H: 6-26, A: 6-27, N: 1-6
Most Recent Matchup: 2/24/24 72-67 L at Saint Joseph’s
Most Recent Win Streak: 2 – Saint Joseph’s

[ramster]

We lost both games to St Joseph’s (26-4) (15-3) by a combined 8 points.
We are better now because:
1. All players are now healthy
2. Tammi moved Debroise to starting PG 7 games ago
3. Tammi moved Dee Dee Davis from starting PG to Wing
4. Tammi is bringing Hyman in off the bench and playing reduced minutes from before her injury
5. We got to play Dayton last night to work out the butterflies , gain some confidence, while St Joseph’s will be playing their 1st game having had the double bye. I like that we already have a momentum win under our belt. I think that helps pull off the upset tonight.

[PeteRI]

Great writeup - thanks Spooky! I like how we're playing tonight.

[Billyboy78]

Great 1st quarter. Up by 8, 18-10.

[PeteRI]

Toure should never shoot a 3.

[PeteRI]

7-0 run by St. Joe's. 1 point game.

[Billyboy78]

And now collapsing in the 2nd quarter.

[PeteRI]

5 minute scoring drought doesn't help.

[PeteRI]

Where is Toure?

[Billyboy78]

Where is Toure?

She's 1-6. Like I've said, she was much better last year.

[PeteRI]

Where is Toure?

She's 1-6. Like I've said, she was much better last year.

It's so pronounced a difference. Wonder what's going on. She was absolutely dominant last season and now you hardly notice her.

[PeteRI]

No interior game at all.

[PeteRI]

Terrible offense this quarter. 5 points in 8 minutes.

[PeteRI]

Phillips needs to learn how to shake off a defender for her shot.

[PeteRI]

17-7 St. Joe's for 27-25 lead at the half.

[PeteRI]

It's really frustrating to see how sluggish and disjointed our offense has become.

[PeteRI]

Debroise going strong to the hoop!

[PeteRI]

Nice run by Rhody to lead 34-31 @ 4:44 3rd Q.

[PeteRI]

No guys I know are running over each other to buy yoga pants.

[PeteRI]

Big Soph!

[PeteRI]

Phillips denting the rim tonight.

[PeteRI]

Nice steal and layup by Phillips. Rhody up 42-37 after 3.

[PeteRI]

Nice midrange by Toure.

[PeteRI]

46-39 Rhody @ 7:19.

[PeteRI]

50-42 @2:36

[PeteRI]

Dee Dee strong drive draws a foul. Shooting 2.

[PeteRI]

Misses 1, makes 1.

[PeteRI]

Rhody up 7 @ 1:37.

[PeteRI]

Davis makes 1, misses 1. 52-46 Rhody @46.6.

[PeteRI]

52-46 Rhody with the ball @ 42.1. CLOSE IT OUT!!!

[PeteRI]

Dee Dee 1 for 2 from the line again. She's played great but 3-6 free throws.

[PeteRI]

Great D by Komara and it's Rhody ball. Up 7 with 31.2 left.

[PeteRI]

Another 20 point game for Dee Dee. CLUTCH player.

[Billyboy78]

I know I was critical of the grad transfers earlier in the season, but Dee Dee has easily been our best player the last few weeks.

[Billyboy78]

Huge stat....only 6 turnovers. Keep doing that and we have a shot.

[PeteRI]

Damn fine win. Keep it going Ladies!

[kal-65]

all around good game

if we can limit peyton kennedy s' points we can beat stl----she killed us in the regular season

[Rhodysk]

Great game Rhody!!!

[Billyboy78]

all around good game

if we can limit peyton kennedy s' points we can beat stl----she killed us in the regular season

We lost 2 close games to them, but in one we didn't have Magassa and the other we didn't have Hyman.

[Billyboy78]

all around good game

if we can limit peyton kennedy s' points we can beat stl----she killed us in the regular season

We lost 2 close games to them, but in one we didn't have Magassa and the other we didn't have Hyman.

[Narr9999]

Great win ladies. Maybe this is the year. Good luck tomorrow

[hrstrat57]

Peaking at the right time?

Could be!

[RF1]

Get a break with next game as #2 seed VCU was eliminated by St Louis.

[Spook5365]

Where is Toure?

She's 1-6. Like I've said, she was much better last year.

It's so pronounced a difference. Wonder what's going on. She was absolutely dominant last season and now you hardly notice her.

Not 100% sure but I think she’s been battling injuries all year. I’ve seen her at men’s games with boot on.

[Billyboy78]

She's 1-6. Like I've said, she was much better last year.

It's so pronounced a difference. Wonder what's going on. She was absolutely dominant last season and now you hardly notice her.

Not 100% sure but I think she’s been battling injuries all year. I’ve seen her at men’s games with boot on.

You sure that wasn't Teisha? She had a boot on for a few weeks.

[PeteRI]

It's so pronounced a difference. Wonder what's going on. She was absolutely dominant last season and now you hardly notice her.

Not 100% sure but I think she’s been battling injuries all year. I’ve seen her at men’s games with boot on.

You sure that wasn't Teisha? She had a boot on for a few weeks.

Pretty sure it was Teisha. Fortunately both she and Maye played well in the win over St Louis today.

[Spook5365]

I know Teisha had one for a while. Maye had it on and off it seemed kind of random or recurring