MTSU Rec Center Recap

Brandon Tinnon June 11, 2022 @ 09:41 AM

Earlier in the day, the rec center was live. The facility was rockin as both fans and teams were getting this venue hyped. 3 courts filled with teams battling it out, had spectators in awe as they watched. Though these games are merely preseason matchups, teams fought tooth and nail to secure victories. Here are some camp takeaways from the MTSU Recreation Center. Webb Bell-Buckle and Rockvale Close matchup that was a battle right from the start. Both teams were without some key contributors, but that didn’t stop either of them from competing. The Lady Feet will again be tough to deal with. Led by [player_tooltip player_id="134646" first="Angelica" last="Velez"] (Sr.,5’8), this dynamic PG is such a fierce competitor. She showed why she is one of the top guards in the country, knifing through the Lady Rockets zone getting mid-range buckets or dishing it down low. [player_tooltip player_id="408996" first="TaTianna" last="Stovall"] (So.,5’11) picked up right where she left off from her freshman campaign. Was big down low, gaining rebounds and finishing around the painted area. Rising sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="409021" first="Sophie" last="McInturff"] (5’6,SG) drained a few 3s along the way. The Lady Feet will be tough to beat this upcoming season. The Lady Rockets of Rockvale kept it close. Though they lost by single digits, it was a tough back and forth action from jump. They were down by two at halftime, before a few miscues sealed their fate. Led my [player_tooltip player_id="285387" first="Emaleigh" last="Tarpley"] (Sr., 5’10), she was doing the little things to help her team gain advantages. Taking charges, facilitating the rock, rebounding, knocking down mid-range J, her effort was key and spirited those around her. [player_tooltip player_id="245332" first="Azariah" last="Abell"] (Sr.,5’8) made some 3s down the stretch. She didn’t back down as defenders tried to run her off the line. Keep an eye out on junior Kamaria Murray. She’s a multi-level scoring threat who can handle the ball and play multiple positions. Creates mismatches throughout sets to where she can score the rock or kick to open teammates. Had a tendency to get hands on the ball on the defensive end. Goodpasture vs. Red Boiling Springs Two very impressive teams that look to gain a footing in their perspective division. RBS is a tough squad who is very disciplined. Fundamentally sound, they execute their offense to perfection. Patient and poised, they hunt for the shots they want. Active on the boards, they are scrappy in their play as they play the full length of the floor. [player_tooltip player_id="399953" first="Claire" last="Fleming"], the 5’8 guard was solid as she was a key contributor for her club. Knocking down 3s, getting to the rim, her fingerprints were seen throughout a very solid lady dog attack. Goodpasture was solid, displaying an uptempo attack. La’zaviona Hawkins, the 5’4 sophomore PG was sensational as she knifed through defenses finishing at the rim. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id="375216" first="Kennedy" last="Johnson-Corley"], got paint touches and knocked down mid-range js throughout the course of the game. She was key on the defensive end where she tipped balls away. The 5’10 sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="291012" first="Sarah" last="Purkey"] had a nice afternoon, where she got to the rim and finished against contact. She knocked down some key mid-range jumpers as she helped the Lady Cougars battle it out.