I am living out my dream of being a radio play-by-play voice (women's basketball) for a NCAA Division-1 university. But hey, I like a break as much as anyone else! The Lady Demons won't hit the hardwood again until December 16th at Jackson State. The nine days between games come at a good time. It will give me the chance to catch my breath, and give the players time to concentrate on academics. It will also put some distance between the first nine games and the rest of the season. As Head Coach Jenifer Graf said following Tuesday's loss at Texas Tech, it's been a up and down year so far.
However, in that loss to the Lady Raiders, NSU played--at times--their best ball of the season. In fact, at times, the best word to describe their style of play was "beautiful". The Lady Demons played with energy, enthusiasm, and--as color analyst Matt Bonnette said--"intensity". Some of the assists NSU dished out were the prettiest you will ever see--in either a women's or men's game. I wish I had a set of dishes that nice!
Bottom line is that this team is loaded with talent. But that talent is young. It is taking time--with seven new players and just two seniors--for everything to come together. But in being courtside for every game and at practices on the road, I can tell you that Head Coach Jennifer Graf and her staff are working hard--teaching this team how to play as a team. Remember, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is the Conference season. That begins January 8th. There are still a few more games for the Lady Demons to work out some kinks before the league season begins. If things come together, considering this team's talent and potential, good things will come.
So until December 16th at Jackson State, I will rest up--and look forward to the rest of the season!
Tony Taglavore
Voice of the Lady Demons
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