The Augsburg and St. Thomas women met Saturday afternoon at Augsburg. Both were 7-0 and tied for 1st place in the MIAC. What was at stake--besides, obviously, 1st place--was this. Both teams still have the upside potential to be the best team ever at their respective schools. Of course, to do that, St. Thomas has to win another national championship, while Augsburg just has to finish 4th or better in the MIAC.
Well, it was not a surprise that the Tommies won, though it was a bit of a surprise that they scored only 49 points in doing so. The Tommies shot 46 percent, but the Augies forced 22 St. Thomas turnovers and outperformed the Tommies 13-5 on the O-boards. The Augies got 14 extra shots at the basket but, unfortunately, made only 23 percent of their shots. Still, Augsburg's defense gave the Tommies everything they wanted, which speaks well to the Augies chances for continued success as the season continues.
So, anyway, nobody for Augsburg score in double figures. Tamira McLemore led with 7 and added 5 boards. Kaia Porter had 11 points and 8 boards for St. Thomas, Hannah Spaulding 10 and 9. Lucia Renikoff had a nice line, too--9 points, 5 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals. The Tommies were never really in danger of losing, leading 17-9, 27-16 and 41-27 at the quarter breaks.
Still, you could say that Augsburg has probably already accomplished its goal--assuming it was a goal--of being the best Augies team ever. Barring something crazy, it's pretty much a done deal. Meanwhile, St. Thomas still has a long way to go. That at least is one way to look at it.
Player of the Day--Spaulding
Team of the Day--St. Thomas women
Coach of the Day--Ted Riverso, Augsburg
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