The OU women’s basketball team opens its season tonight with an exhibition game against the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Noble Center.
UCO opens its season at number 16 in Division II. UCO is returning several players from injury, and team cohesion and conditioning will be under question in the contest.
The biggest question facing the Sooners will be how to replace All-American point guard Danielle Robinson. The preseason competition has been between sophomore Morgan Hook and true freshman DeShawn Harden. Both will see a lot of time at the point, and it will be a key position to watch.
Coach Sherri Coale said Thursday that there is great competition at all spots. The exhibition game will provide the standouts the opportunity to prove themselves. Freshmen will particularly be on showcase. Many of them will be expected to contribute immediately, and how much time they see could hinge on how they play in this exhibition.
Another thing to watch will be OU’s transition game. Without Robinson, the team will rely less on a strong fast break presence. But how this effects the team defensively and how much it cam score this season still remain to be seen. OU and UCO tipoff at 7 p.m.
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