2008 Woodie Awards
Logger women win, head into Sweet 16 with win over NWC foe George Fox
Jessica Columbo
Issue date: 3/9/07 Section: Sports
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The Lady Loggers are headed to the Sweet Sixteen. After two big tournament wins against McMurry and George Fox, UPS is headed cross-country to face Howard Payne University in Decorah, Iowa on March 9.
Last Friday, the Loggers traveled down to Newberg, Ore. for their first round of play against the 12 ranked Indians of McMurry University. UPS came out strong, pulling ahead with a 22-6 lead, but the Indians answered. At the half, the Loggers had regained a 10 point lead by way of solid defense and considerable bench contribution.
Junior Morgan Harter exploded for 19 points off the pine, going 8-8 from the free throw line.
With more big players stepping up and 13 additional free throws in the second half, the Loggers were able to put McMurry away.
"Free throws were huge this weekend. We stepped up and hit them when they counted the most," junior Laura Hirsh said.
Sophomore Karen Chase had a game-high 10 boards, and Hirsh put on a show of her own. She finished the night with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
"Our bench production has been key the past few games, it always is, and that really just shows the depth of our team and the ability for different people to step up on any given night," Hirsh said.
On March 3, the Lady Loggers came up against a team they had battled and lost to three times throughout the season, once just a week prior, George Fox University.
"We both knew so much about each other. We were just excited to have another shot at them," Hirsh said. And UPS took full advantage of their shot, going and back and forth with George Fox all night.
But what ultimately carried the Loggers through was their defense and rebounding, especially on offense. UPS outscored their opponents 24-16 in the paint and led in second chance points 16-3.
"This weekend was all about will and determination, and that's what rebounding is about. Whoever wants that board more and has the heart to go after it is going to get it," Hirsh said.
Next weekend, the Loggers are headed to Iowa to face Howard Payne in the third round of tournament play.
"It can be tough to travel across the country for games, but at the same time this season we have done a very good job about remaining confident and focused on the road and on the opponent's court," Hirsh said.
No doubt that focus will push UPS through to the Elite Eight. Best of luck, and Go Loggers!
• Jess Columbo will be shaving her head and lighting it on fire for the Sweet Sixteen.
Last Friday, the Loggers traveled down to Newberg, Ore. for their first round of play against the 12 ranked Indians of McMurry University. UPS came out strong, pulling ahead with a 22-6 lead, but the Indians answered. At the half, the Loggers had regained a 10 point lead by way of solid defense and considerable bench contribution.
Junior Morgan Harter exploded for 19 points off the pine, going 8-8 from the free throw line.
With more big players stepping up and 13 additional free throws in the second half, the Loggers were able to put McMurry away.
"Free throws were huge this weekend. We stepped up and hit them when they counted the most," junior Laura Hirsh said.
Sophomore Karen Chase had a game-high 10 boards, and Hirsh put on a show of her own. She finished the night with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
"Our bench production has been key the past few games, it always is, and that really just shows the depth of our team and the ability for different people to step up on any given night," Hirsh said.
On March 3, the Lady Loggers came up against a team they had battled and lost to three times throughout the season, once just a week prior, George Fox University.
"We both knew so much about each other. We were just excited to have another shot at them," Hirsh said. And UPS took full advantage of their shot, going and back and forth with George Fox all night.
But what ultimately carried the Loggers through was their defense and rebounding, especially on offense. UPS outscored their opponents 24-16 in the paint and led in second chance points 16-3.
"This weekend was all about will and determination, and that's what rebounding is about. Whoever wants that board more and has the heart to go after it is going to get it," Hirsh said.
Next weekend, the Loggers are headed to Iowa to face Howard Payne in the third round of tournament play.
"It can be tough to travel across the country for games, but at the same time this season we have done a very good job about remaining confident and focused on the road and on the opponent's court," Hirsh said.
No doubt that focus will push UPS through to the Elite Eight. Best of luck, and Go Loggers!
• Jess Columbo will be shaving her head and lighting it on fire for the Sweet Sixteen.
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