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Sooners close exhibition season
by   |  November 10, 2009  |  

The OU women’s basketball team will be back in action this Tuesday when it takes on Oklahoma Christian University in Norman.

The Sooners are coming off their dominant 94-53 performance against Rogers State and look to continue that dominance Tuesday.

In the Sooners’ last game sophomore guard Whitney Hand and senior guard Nyeshia Stevenson were the top performers. They combined for 46 of the Sooners 94 points in the game.

Also, junior guard Danielle Robinson played well in only 19 minutes of action. Robinson was one basket short of recording a double-double; she finished with eight points and 11 assists.

While the Sooners have a very solid backcourt with people who can distribute, shoot and drive the ball well, some worry they lack a front court presence with the loss of Courtney Paris.

The Sooners are relying on senior forward Amanda Thompson and senior center Abi Olajuwon. Both players will have to be consistent for the Sooners this year if they want to be successful, especially against top ranked teams.

Another player who needs to step up and play a big role for the Sooners to have success this year is junior forward Carlee Roethlisberger.

Last game against Rogers State ,Roethlisberger played well off the bench, scoring eight points and pulling down four rebounds. This performance will have to be a constant for the Sooners since Roethlisberger is the Sooners’ biggest threat off the bench.

“We need to find somebody who can come off the bench and give us production,” said coach Sherri Coale, “Right now, that punch needs to come from Carlee.”

Last game every Sooner saw at least ten minutes of action.

Expect more of the same against Oklahoma Christian. During these exhibition games it is critical for younger players and players who have not seen much playing time in the past to see more time and get used to the feel of the game.

The quicker they get used to the speed and style of the game, the faster their impact will be.

Tip off against Oklahoma Christian is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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