Friday, February 2, 2007
Offense:
Texas A&M; is not an impressive offensive team in any sense of the word. The Aggies are shooting only 42 percent this season and have only topped 70 points once in conference play. However, A&M;’s offense is adequate, which is more than can be said for Kansas. It seems whenever Kansas improves one facet of their offensive game, they falter in another. Though the Jayhawks have improved their shooting in recent games, they have become increasingly prone to mental mistakes and turnovers. Shaquina Mosley’s stat line from Wednesday’s game is a microcosm of Kansas’ struggles. The senior guard scored 18 points, distributed 11 assists and grabbed nine rebounds, but turned the ball over a staggering nine times. If Kansas cannot take care of the ball, the Texas A&M; offense may not need to be any better than average.
Defense:
Texas A&M; truly shines on the defensive end. The Aggies have allowed the fewest points per game in the Big 12 because of several dynamic players. Forward Danielle Gant is a standout defender who plays bigger than her 5-foot-11 frame, pulling down seven rebounds per game. Versatile junior forward Morenike Atunrase has battled through a foot injury to lead the team with 21 blocks. The Aggies lead the Big 12 Conference in steals thanks in part to the quick hands of 5-foot-3 A’Quonesia Franklin. The sprightly guard has 36 steals this season. Overall, Kansas has been sturdy on defense. But the Jayhawks possess a definite Achilles heel: a lack of athleticism down low. Texas Tech’s Alesha Robertson was the most recent beneficiary of Kansas’ poor post defense, scoring 20 points earlier this week. The Aggies will look to add to the ever-growing list of players who have enjoyed success against the Jayhawks.
Momentum:
The Aggies enter Saturday’s matchup winners in six of their last seven games. The Jayhawks have dropped four straight and 14 of their last 16 decisions. The two squads are clearly headed in different directions. Texas A&M; has spent the season slowly climbing the Big 12 standings and the national rankings. They currently stand in a tie for 2nd place in the conference and were voted 18th in the most recent AP poll. Kansas has followed a successful early season run with a disappointing 0-8 trip through conference play thus far. While the Jayhawks have come close to victory on multiple occasions, they have always managed to find a way to lose. Though it appears Kansas could win a game any day now, Texas A&M; is one of the hottest teams in the nation and holds a distinct edge in the momentum department.
— Case Keefer and Asher Fusco
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