Under Coach Kate Achter’s leadership, Detroit Mercy’s basketball program is experiencing a renaissance. With an 11-5 record, they’ve enjoyed one of the program’s best starts in over two decades and are undefeated at home (5-0). Their 7-4 non-conference record is the program’s best since 1991-92, showcasing their early-season resurgence. Dominating the Boards: One key to
Marquee Matchups
College basketball fans, rejoice! This weekend serves up a smorgasbord of top-tier matchups, potentially March Madness previews crammed into two days. All four games feature tournament-caliber teams, each with a pivotal stat that could be the difference between victory and heartbreak. Let’s dissect these epic clashes and see how these stats might shape the narrative.
Team Profile: Marquette Golden Eagles
Soaring into Christmas break, the Marquette Golden Eagles wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a flawless 12-0 record, keeping them as one of only ten NCAA Division I women’s teams that remain unbeaten. Coach Megan Duffy’s squad not only boasts a perfect record, but they’ve also etched their names in Marquette history as they are
Team Profile: Utah Utes
As the college basketball season hits its stride, the non-conference schedule has already provided exciting glimpses of what March Madness will surely hold. But with conference play looming, it’s time to delve into the numbers and dissect one team’s offensive dominance, the Utah Utes. The Utes, with their explosive scoring and efficient execution, have positioned
Hoop Insights – A Sleeper in the Big Ten
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are riding a nine-game winning streak headed into the Big Ten Tournament this weekend. Earning a three seed, C. Vivian Stringer’s squad will get a bye into the quarterfinals, and they have done much of this work quietly on the national stage. Rutgers is ranked
Hoop Insights: Baylor’s Inside Dominance
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Baylor Lady Bears won their 11th straight regular-season Big 12 conference championship this week, and they got it done with a dominant inside game. Kim Mulkey’s crew gathers wins with a suffocating defense, dominating the boards, and a very efficient inside scoring game. Overall, the Lady Bears are
Hoop Insights: Iowa’s Efficiency Leader
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Lisa Bluder have put together an impressive offense this season. Freshman Caitlin Clark is leading the way with three-pointers from the half-court logo and spinning drives to the bucket. She is the newest stat-stuffer at Iowa, following in the footsteps of another 25-plus
Hoop Insights: The Paige Bueckers Impact
The UConn Huskies are climbing back into familiar territory, as they’ll likely be the number one team in the national rankings next week, and they are doing it on the back of impact freshman Paige Bueckers.
Hoop Insights: Charisma Osborne’s Stock Is Rising
The Bruins have a 36-7 record over the season and a half with Charisma Osborne in the lineup. If her improvement from last season to this season is any indicator, the Bruins will only continue to get better with Osborne leading the way.
Hoop Insights: Rebounding Wins Championships
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Solutions | Analytics Academy Pat Summitt famously quoted, “Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, and REBOUNDING wins championships.” This mantra has always been a very important part of the Tennessee Lady Vols program, no matter the coach. This season is no different. Coach Kelli Harper’s Tennessee Lady Vols are ranked seventh in the nation