Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 09-30-2019
- ICYMI: Ariel Atkins shines as @WashMystics take game 1 of #WNBA Finals topping Sun 95-86, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed… https://t.co/r6K0WRacdd ->
- Catch up on last week’s news: Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for week of 09-23-2019 https://t.co/PzpBOdRAqj ->
- A quick snapshot of 3 things that California SB 206 does (Los Angeles Times) https://t.co/V6tx4hu8Zn #ncaa ->
- State lawmakers call athlete pay law ‘historic’ (Sacramento Bee) https://t.co/u7hF2BYeNz #ncaa ->
- Statement from the Pac-12 on the signing of California SB 206 https://t.co/qXuF099Pae #ncaa ->
- Complete text: California SB-206 Collegiate athletics: student athlete compensation and representation https://t.co/iqRiobOAqi #ncaa ->
- .@UMDwbb’s @BrendaFrese watches proudly as Terrapins thrive in the #WNBA, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/ezdriQceSj ->
- How ‘Swag Surfin’ became the unofficial anthem of the Washington Mystics (The Undefeated) https://t.co/2pZYiSH7jJ #wnba ->
- RT @ChristyWScott51: @WNBA #WNBAFinals #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBA @WashMystics #MysticsSun https://t.co/iiefkQc5UN ->
- Basketball is celebrated in Southeast D.C., and the Mystics are worthy of playing there (Washington Post) https://t.co/78FFupuZFH #wnba ->
- Sun aware of their issues in Game 1 of WNBA Finals (The Day) https://t.co/Y9WowHydY6 ->
- ICYMI: @UMDwbb‘s @BrendaFrese watches proudly as Terrapins thrive in the #WNBA, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/XcOPScGBZq ->
- Rutgers’ C. Vivian Stringer named 2020 John R. Wooden Award Legends of Coaching recipient https://t.co/4lwp0MnG2i… https://t.co/WA04lJDEtq ->
- RT @amberddodd: Here for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
The Mystics hang their Game 1 win over the Connecticut Sun right now. Pretty sure the… -> - RT @amberddodd: Connecticut wants to get center Jonquel Jones more offensive contributions. Washington is probably going to get LaToya Sand… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Game 2 starters:WAS: Ariel Atkins, Elena Delle Donne, LaToya Sanders, Kristi Toliver, Natasha Cloud
CON: Shekinna Stric… -> - RT @amberddodd: A really, really nice start for Connecticut tonight. Four players have scored already, Alyssa Thomas has the most with 6 po… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Also, Elena Delle Donne is in the locker room right now. Emma Meesseman is currently in her place. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Apparently, EDD is currently having back tightness. Will update later with more in-depth info. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Elena is having back spasms, ESPN reports. Her return is questionable. https://t.co/9i6gbp8RgX ->
- RT @amberddodd: Washington played Connecticut two times without EDD and Connecticut won both:
May 25: 84-69
June 11: 83-75 -> - RT @amberddodd: Connecticut leads Washington 56-46 at halftime.Elena Delle Donne still out with back spasms. Kristi Toliver leading with… ->
- Halftime box score: Sun 56, Mystics 46 #wnba https://t.co/QQr93uvPHX ->
- Courtney Williams mic’d up is solid gold: “They better switch that, that girl can’t guard me.” ??? ->
- RT @amberddodd: Connecticut continuing their performance 3 minutes into the second half. The Sun lead the Mystics 64-53. EDD still not out… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Aerial Powers with another lay-up and it’s two-point game in ESA. The Sun leading 71-69. 1:30 before the 4th quarter. ->
- RT @amberddodd: 3 empty possessions for Mystics to close the quarter. Courtney Williams with a long jumper and the Sun lead the Mystics 73… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Tough lay-up for Kristi Toliver and it’s tied at 76. Mystics were down 14 by one point in this game. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Jonquel Jones is back in the game now. So the Mystics have to figure something out in the post. ->
- RT @amberddodd: FYI: Elena Delle Donne is officially out. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Courtney Williams with another big night. She has 22 points and six assists tonight. 3-5 from three. That separates the Sun… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Connecticut take Game 2, 99-87 to split the series 1-1.Jonquel Jones sets a record of single game rebounds with 18 board… ->
- Jones has the first 30-15 game in WNBA Finals history! https://t.co/835Mw6ijkN ->
- Final box score: Connecticut 99, Washington 87 #wnba https://t.co/eAxM2Ex6Rc ->
- RT @RebeccaLobo: I love the @WNBA Finals. Great basketball being played by elite basketball players. Game 3 Sunday at 3:30pm on ABC. https:… ->
- Jonquel Jones sets records as @ConnecticutSun splits Finals series 1-1 with 99-87 win over Washington, by… https://t.co/CBUcd8cKqc ->
- ICYMI: Jonquel Jones sets records as
@ConnecticutSun splits Finals series 1-1 with 99-87 win over Washington, by… https://t.co/OskVQVClM8 -> - Gonzaga tops the West Coast Conference @WCChoops Preseason Poll for the 7th straight season. 2. BYU 3. Pacific 4.… https://t.co/pJSxYzfD1m ->
- Washington Mystics injury update: “This morning, Delle Donne had an MRI which revealed a small disc herniation. Sh… https://t.co/nSsz0L0QY6 ->
- Congrats to @SWOSUW grad Hailey Tucker (DII Southwestern Oklahoma State), one of 9 finalists for the NCAA Woman of… https://t.co/mYPf8ef72M ->
- Nevada: Jazmin Pitts joins staff as an assistant coach https://t.co/9yvkOezjaw #ncaaw ->
- WNBA commissioner has her doubts about paying college athletes (Fox Business) https://t.co/ewd6zc59Gh ->
- Baltimore’s Angel McCoughtry has no plans to retire from basketball as she rehabs knee, enters free agency (Baltimo… https://t.co/i8Vr7WUHOV ->
- RT @ESPN_WomenHoop: The Los Angeles Sparks were hitting their stride but then got swept in the WNBA semifinals. Did an obscenity-laced spee… ->
- John Feinstein: California did the right thing. Don’t buy into the NCAA’s propaganda. (Washington Post) https://t.co/FTPSvPeuna ->
- Ahead of Game 3 Washington has a big question mark and Connecticut feels good, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/If7aRKu1QF ->
- WNBA looking into LA Sparks GM’s comments after Game 2 semifinals loss (AP) https://t.co/L7NCJHmBnu ->
- If the @WashMystics return to D.C. for a Finals game 5, the @wmata Metro will add flexible hours, trains will run b… https://t.co/BKeKe6aSAm ->
- Ahead of Game 3 Washington has a big question mark and Connecticut feels good, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/ee6jiBj6RC ->
- Sports Illustrated shaken by major layoffs and massive reorganization (Washington Post) https://t.co/VC5qKuM9Um ->
- UConn Insider podcast: A chat with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/Yed9BADLNB ->
- Virginia Tech and Virginia need aid of newcomers (Roanoke times) https://t.co/p40lrYmzMj #ncaaw ->
- South Carolina 2019-2020 lineup projection (Herald Sun) https://t.co/NdFJZ3BM9S #ncaaw ->
- Mississippi State: Jordan Danberry is back and ready to lead a young Bulldogs team (The Dispatch) https://t.co/fLZgTcNMpZ #ncaaw ->
- Louisville’s Jeff Walz embraces the expectations (Cardinal Authority) https://t.co/7QpUABaaIR #ncaaw ->
- Missouri adds Robert Sausaman to coaching staff https://t.co/sjJSIxbZao #ncaaw ->
- Oregon’s Kelly Graves excited by depth, and variety of possible lineups (Duck Territory) https://t.co/KFkk76EhSY #ncaaw ->
- Gonzaga optimistic, excited about season ahead (Gonzaga Bulletin) https://t.co/ICkw5Wm2md #ncaaw ->
- The official @WashMystics watch party for Game 3 of the #WNBA Finals will be held at the National Harbor Plaza on S… https://t.co/kEabGCrefA ->
- RT @ramonashelburne: The Los Angeles Sparks informed GM Penny Toler Friday that she has been relieved of her duties, a team source told ESP… ->
- Official announcement: Los Angeles Sparks fire general manager/executive VP Penny Toler https://t.co/xRgySkcu5f #wnba ->
- NBA hoping to launch professional league in India (Larry Brown Sports) https://t.co/qkT8ACHDLYAdd this to the ? t… https://t.co/M4pkUGAFpu ->
- RT @UBCoachJack: Great week requires us to have some fun! Coach CJ carried us in the electric slide!? love what we are building!??? https:/… ->
- Middle Tennessee: Junior center Eternati Willock no longer with team (Daily News Journal) https://t.co/dYQGXCzyOP #ncaaw ->
- Mississippi State: Injury update on Chloe Bibby, Promise Taylor (Clarion Ledger) https://t.co/jDsVWDNvrW #ncaaw ->
- RT @mollyyanity: Coach Mike Thibault said both @De11eDonne & Ariel Atkins are listed as questionable, but he doesn’t anticipate they’ll pla… ->
- RT @MechelleV: If the @WashMystics don’t have Elena Delle Donne or Ariel Atkins for Game 3 Sunday … wow. That’s really a tough situation… ->
- Official Mystics injury report ahead of Finals Game 3 vs. Connecticut: “Washington Mystics players Ariel Atkins (ba… https://t.co/GeR5zWXnj1 ->
- Washington Mystics injury update: “Ariel Atkins and Elena Delle Donne are available for today’s game against the Co… https://t.co/mvUh3oTgkJ ->
- RT @WashMystics: The watch party is just getting started at the @NationalHarbor?? https://t.co/S4wYAXM6VZ ->
- At 5:13 in 1Q, Delle Donne heads to the locker room, Washington leads Connecticut 15-10. https://t.co/4ZkTdLHOZ2 #wnba ->
- Timeout at 4:24 in 1Q, the Mystics lead the Sun 18-10 after a 25-foot trey from Shatori Walker-Kimbrough with an as… https://t.co/nUrnh2JYh6 ->
- Kristi Toliver with a trey all the way from the SE, Mystics lead 21-13 at 2:47 in 1Q #wnba ->
- Toliver on fire, back-to-back shots followed by an easy lay in from Tianna Hawkins, Mystics up 26-13 and Sun call a… https://t.co/mdo30ZzacL ->
- Washington’s Elena Delle Donne re-enters the game with 2:04 left in 1Q #wnba ->
- RT @amberddodd: One thing Kristi was criticized for in Game 2 was her 6-20 shooting and lack of spreading the ball. A much improved game to… ->
- Emma Meesseman is a smooth operator #wnba ->
- End of 1Q: Washington 32, Connecticut 17 https://t.co/4ZkTdLqe7u Mystics finish out 1Q on a 14-4 run. ->
- RT @WNBA: Hey @RobinRoberts ?The @GMA anchor is here for #WNBAFinals action!@WashMystics vs. @ConnecticutSun LIVE on ABC ? https://t.… ->
- Sun on a furious mission to try and close the margin, outscoring the Mystics 10-7 so far in 2Q, Washington with 39-… https://t.co/CRXiJ9D5kM ->
- Basket from Jonquel Jones and the Sun are within 10, Mystics timeout with 41-33 lead at 1:20 in 2Q https://t.co/4ZkTdLHOZ2 #wnba ->
- A trey from Shekinna Stricklen and the Sun cap a 9-0 run, 41-36 Mystics with less than a minute to go in the half #wnba ->
- Halftime: Washington 43, Connecticut 39 https://t.co/4ZkTdLqe7u #wnba 12-2 Connecticut run to end 2Q, Sun had 12 st… https://t.co/MPPVNIAaRl ->
- Halftime box score: Washington 43, Connecticut 39 #wnba https://t.co/eHVX7v2gN5 ->
- RT @fromkurtis: What an honor to be All-WNBA First Team AND have your name misspelled on @espn on ABC https://t.co/Py63BFPgKo ->
- One day, please let @RobinRoberts call a game again. ?? ->
- The 2019 All-WNBA First and Second Teams https://t.co/0HMLPhAkkJ https://t.co/O857c1xtNC ->
- RT @BradyKlopferNBA: Can’t say I agree with Griner beating out Jonquel Jones in both MVP and All-WNBA. To take nothing away from Griner’s s… ->
- Loved hearing her say that a little while ago! #WBBNostalgia https://t.co/rYX0fm0vpP ->
- End of 3Q: Washington 68, Connecticut 57 https://t.co/4ZkTdLHOZ2 #wnba The Sun got within 1 more than once but the… https://t.co/25W2ggweV2 ->
- Welp, right now for the Sun, all your base are belong to Meesseman! #wnba ->
- Washington with the biggest lead of the series so far, 80-62 over the Sun, 6:45 left in the game #wnba ->
- RT @ChristyWScott51: A balanced team attack so far by the @WashMystics …up 80-62 with 6:00 to go in the 4th. #WNBAFinals @WNBA #TogetherD… ->
- Still a lot of time left in this contest though, Mystics lead Sun 84-68 with 4:34 to go #wnba ->
- The Sun with a valiant comeback attempt, Delle Donne slows their momentum though, Mystics lead 88-74 after free thr… https://t.co/rbf9ItL2OG ->
- Delle Donne sits with 2:10 left in the game as Mystics have 88-74 lead. #wnba ->
- Kristi Toliver just hanging out before getting fouled like: “Dribble in your face, game 3 in your place,” #wnba ->
- Final: Washington 94, Connecticut 81 https://t.co/4ZkTdLqe7u #wnba The Mystics take game 3 on the road, lead the Finals series 2-1! ->
- RT @amberddodd: “We’ve got 40 f-ckin minutes to finish this off.” – Elena Delle Donne in post game win huddle. ->
- RT @KristenLedlow: We’ve got #WNBAFinals postgame coverage on @NBATV! Join @steve21smith and our guest analyst @LisaLeslie (!!!) for highli… ->
- From a big picture perspective, Maryland wins the WNBA Finals series ?
@UMDwbb‘s @BrendaFrese watches proudly as T… https://t.co/s9ClnnEoQU -> - Final box score: Washington 94, Connecticut 81. Four Mystics players in double figures: Emma Meesseman off the ben… https://t.co/EZjGuhP5db ->
