Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The Terps were blown out by a highly-ranked opponent for the second game in a row. No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball needed a strong start against No. 8 UConn. However, the Terps found themselves repeating many of the same errors that plagued them in a recent blowout loss at South Carolina. Maryland’s paint defense remained vulnerable, … [Read more...] about No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball dismantled by No. 8 UConn, 80-48
Archives for November 2023
The Caps Power Play: What the Heck?
Through the first month and change of the 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals have had the least efficient power-play in the League, converting on just 7.3 percent of opportunities and totaling all of three measly goals, fewer than 18 individual NHLers have on their own. They haven’t scored a power play goal in November, and are 0-fer their last 21 opportunities … [Read more...] about The Caps Power Play: What the Heck?
Recap: Wizards drop 4th straight in 130-117 loss to Mavericks
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Wiz have now lost 8 of their last 9. The losing woes continued for the Washington Wizards on Wednesday at Capitol One Arena. The home team lost 130-117 against the visiting Dallas Mavericks. There were eight lead changes in this game. All eight of them came within the first 2:22 of the contest as the two teams jockeyed for an early edge. … [Read more...] about Recap: Wizards drop 4th straight in 130-117 loss to Mavericks
The Numbers Crunch: Mavericks ride roughshod through Wizards wispy defense
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija | Photo by KeShawn Ennis/NBAE via Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. If the veterans alleged to be team leaders are going to play like that, why not just turn things over to the kids? Last night, the Wizards gave a disgraceful defensive effort while Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole stumblebummed their way to 7 turnovers and 8-30 … [Read more...] about The Numbers Crunch: Mavericks ride roughshod through Wizards wispy defense
Jordan Poole’s start with the Wizards has gone poorly
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images So far, the guard seems to be getting on social media for the wrong reasons. And that’s not good for anyone. Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is getting a fresh start after playing his first four seasons with the Golden Start Warriors. While the Wizards weren’t expected to win many games, he at least was supposed to be a bright … [Read more...] about Jordan Poole’s start with the Wizards has gone poorly