Tough having your season opener at 11 am on a Monday.

I know...strange start time. I'm sure the Pavilion will be nearly empty.

It'll be full of elementary school kids, I believe. My 3rd grader will be there with his class.

I want to speak strongly against "Lady Ags." Aggie women? Sure. But we're all Aggies and the men aren't "Gentlemen Aggies." It's an affectation whose time is past.

Thank you. </rant>

Ok, I edited my post.

Looks like Svanholm is out with a big brace on her knee. Too bad.

Quick start to the game!

Yeah leaving Turner wide open is not a good defensive strategy

Norris looks smooth and athletic so far, but it's going to be a long season if she's the only available big.

Epps with her first score!

21-12 Aggies after 1Q.

Good to see Turner in mid-season shooting form. Good to see the bench active and aggressive on offense--no standing around and head-scratching.

Jones looking very active, as well...might be that she blossoms now that she isn't parked at the end of the bench?

Sweet behind-the-back pass from Baker to Jones on a breakout!

Aggie defense allowed three (3) points in the 2nd quarter!

40-15 at half. Turner leading all scorers with 14, Norris the leading rebounder with 7, and Burns leading the assist party with 4.

going to really have to work hard to make up for the lack of interior depth.

Agreed!

Svanholm limping pretty good with that brace. :(

Looks like Shine didn't dress either?

Yeah shine is in sweats it looks like. I don’t remember svanholm being in a brace at the exhibition game. Just guessing we don’t see her this season. Hopefully Shine gets healthy so we’d have another big body.

Lena isn't on crutches like Sanders and Gray were, so that's a positive. I hope. :lol:

Norris really likes that move across the lane to a baby hook.

63-26 after three.

That’s true about the crutches.

Norris can go both ways with that hook. Teams are going to double her so that should create some open looks.

Both teams just playing street ball right now. Missed shots and fast breaks galore.

Burns needs to work on her full-speed layups.

Norris with a double-double: excellent.

20/11 now. Nice debut!!

84-36 FINAL.

Scattered thoughts from watching the broadcast:

1) Overall, the new pieces seem to be fitting in nicely. Level of competition wasn't really there, but it seemed like the offense ran smoothly, and the defensive intensity was definitely present.
2) Sussman definitely brings some solidity and leadership to her wing spot. Did what she needed to.
3) Burns and Baker on the court at the same time is a little frightening--so much motor, so much potential chaos. :lol:
4) Great start for Norris, as noted above. Looks like a great get for Davis.
5) Ditto for Epps.
6) Good to see Jones off the bench and contributing.