DS1 loses away game against AutoCAD Amazone
The first minutes of the first period are nothing to
write home about. STOL-Grasshoppers are not using speed in their play, and are
not rebounding. After a few minutes they start playing sharper which results in
scores. The defence is still not optimal and there is no out-boxing. Luckily,
AutoCAD is also missing. Score in the 6th minute is 8-12. The
STOL-Grasshoppers’ play remains too slow, and they clumsily lose the ball
several times. Debuting in the Dutch first division, Jones from AutoCAD uses
her strong body and her elbows to advantage and also manages to force a lot of
fouls. She scores effortlessly from the free throw line. Score: 18-16.
In the second period, the tempo of STOL-Grasshoppers
is again too low. They miss under the board as well as from far. They are
taking no offensive or defensive rebounds. The score in the 7th
minute is 31-23. AutoCAD runs a number of fast breaks and widens their lead to
11 points. Luckily STOL-Grasshoppers manage to score a few times in the last
minutes and end the first half at 35-29.
The first 4
points of the third period are for AutoCAD. Nice scores by STOL-Grasshoppers
are followed by ball loss. In the offence there are more inside plays and fouls
provoked, but the shot percentage of the free throws is low. In the 4th
minute, the strong playing Jones is sent to the bench with 4 fouls and the
score is 44-35. Unfortunately, the ladies are unable to take advantage of the
situation. STOL-Grasshoppers are not in the game, but thanks to 2 3-pointers
are able to catch up a bit. AutoCAD is given too much room and are shooting
sharp, which again widens their lead. Luckily our ladies are able to score, but
the success rate of their shots are still too low. The third period ends at
59-51.
The fourth period begins with a blockhot
by the opponent. STOL-Grasshoppers try to score from inside, but their free
thows are usually not successful. The ladies are not able to catch up, and
AutoCAD takes a lead of 67-56. STOL-Grasshoppers are failing to score both
under the board and from a distance. AutoCAD scores via fast
breaks and inside. With 3 minutes to go,
STOL-Grasshoppers are trailing by 13 points. Three fast scores in a row by
STOL-Grasshoppers bring the score to 76-69, but that’s as far as they get. End score: 83-69.
Scores STOL-Grasshoppers Carola de Jong 10, Karin Kuijt
5, Rianne Philippo 11, Anouk Breel 8, Ingrid van der Plas 4, Willeke Krijgsman
2, Missy Mitidiero 7, Miranda
Harteveld 0, Julia Dijkman 9, Eline Kraayenoord 6, Megan
Hutchens 4, Charley Kranstauber
3.
Scores AutoCAD Jones 27, van de Bovenkamp 20, Kromhout 15.
Next Saturday
STOL-Grasshoppers play a home game against Celeritas Donar from Groningen