Hoopfeed Weekly Twitter Digest for 10-07-2019
- Pac-12 coaches vote Oregon as preseason favorite to win the 2019-20 regular-season conference title https://t.co/ZcnhSZNA6p #ncaaw ->
- RT @GMA: One win away! The @WashMystics are on the verge of their first @wnba title and our very own @RobinRoberts was there to see it all… ->
- Dad just telling it like it is… can’t wait for Tuesday! https://t.co/cYPAOD5NGR ->
- .@Pac12 Commissioner Larry Scott revealed today at WBB media day that the conference basketball tournaments will st… https://t.co/thzMSQeGg9 ->
- At Pac-12 media day @CUBuffsWBB‘s Mya Hollingshed unbothered by Colorado’s ranking at #12 in preseason Pac-12 coach… https://t.co/AksVoSt2Eq ->
- . @UW_WBB senior guard Amber Melgoza watches as coach Jody Wynn describes her game at Pac-12 media day, she”can sc… https://t.co/fFKazL9BNV ->
- .@UCLAWBB’s @CoachCloseUCLA shares how much she admires other coaches in the Pac-12 at media day but also notes how… https://t.co/9tL0OCctfN ->
- At @Pac12 media day, @USCWBB‘s Mark Trakh on what fans can expect this season: “You’ll see us play hard, you’ll see… https://t.co/NKW6sYT6kg ->
- .@BeaverWBB’s Destiny Slocum, a transfer from Maryland, on what she learned about her game in her 1st season in the… https://t.co/AOnlTp0gts ->
- New @CalWBBall coach @21charmin on this inspirational tweet: https://t.co/TghWvIJbXh
She’s been studying Muay Thai… https://t.co/jUwa9HKp2Z -> - At @Pac12 media day, @UTAHWBB coach @UtesCoachRob‘s concise take on the 2019-20 squad: “I do like our talent, we do… https://t.co/Of3ZXLIp3L ->
- .@ArizonaWBB coach @AdiaBarnes, always effervescent, opens her @Pac12 media day time with: “This is going to be the… https://t.co/D2OCSetGxO ->
- Two former @SeattleStorm players are now @Pac12 WBB head coaches: @AdiaBarnes and @21charmin. Barnes says Charmin S… https://t.co/cEU9OKJMtf ->
- .@WSUCougarWBB’s Chanelle Molina averaged 15.9ppg/5.5rpg/5.1apg last season, expressed awe at seeing clips of… https://t.co/0b4hrbC6tf ->
- Fans get ready, @OregonWBB fueled by 2019 Final Four loss:
Sabrina Ionescu: “I don’t think I’ll ever get over it.”… https://t.co/FGgrpYkw5J -> - .@StanfordWBB’s @DijonaiVictoria and @Kiana__W on the opportunity to play in the brand new @ChaseCenter, home of th… https://t.co/FiUmKi9UBu ->
- .@SunDevilWBB coach @ASUCoachCharli is excited for her team to “get back to a faster pace, more aggressive style” i… https://t.co/TELMWMDf5o ->
- Mystics watch party at the National Harbor Plaza tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET. This event is free and open to the public… https://t.co/7MR9tgyq6k ->
- Elena Delle Donne says she’ll play in Game 4 despite back injury (ESPN) https://t.co/m3JEDclvPf #wnba ->
- Jasmine Thomas details CT Sun’s adjustments for Game 4 of WNBA Finals (NESN) https://t.co/A9M20Rxdko #wnba ->
- Elena Delle Donne says herniated disk feels like having ‘a pole up my back’ (Washington Post) https://t.co/1Aeh2dEnOB #wnba ->
- Kristi Toliver knows how to win titles, and the Mystics are just one step away (Washington Post) https://t.co/RLtp69GT5D #wnba ->
- RT @womhoopsguru: Tip coming at 8 as Washington tries to close it out in Game 4 of the WNBA finals here at Mohegan and Connecticut tries to… ->
- RT @TheBelgianCats: ? @lindemerckpoel & @AnnWauters12 held a motivational call with @MestdaghKim & @EmmaMeesseman before hitting the road t… ->
- RT @womhoopsguru: Washington part-owner Sheila Johnson aside to the Guru during floor availability. I’ve been waiting for this day since I… ->
- RT @peatonrobb: @De11eDonne and her herniated disk are starting. Connecticut players say they want to force her to move and will be physica… ->
- Nice start for the Sun, leading the Mystics 9-3, 7:18 in 1Q https://t.co/swON2s8n2N #wnba ->
- Natisha Hiedeman makes 25-foot three-point jumper to give the Sun a 25-10 lead and the Mystics call timeout! 2:34 i… https://t.co/v3MnPOteoi ->
- End of 1Q: Connecticut 32, Washington 17 https://t.co/swON2s8n2N #wnba ->
- Washington outscoring Connecticut 14-8 so far in 2Q, Sun maintains lead 40-31 at 6:31 https://t.co/swON2s8n2N #wnba ->
- Halftime: Connecticut 56, Washington 40 https://t.co/swON2s8n2N #wnba ->
- Halftime box score: Connecticut 56, Washington 40
Points in the Paint: Mystics 14, Sun 26
2nd Chance Points: Mysti… https://t.co/bnsZLWKvbP -> - Tie game heading into 4Q! Washington outscored Connecticut 28-12 in 3Q! https://t.co/swON2s8n2N #wnba ->
- Game 4 Final: Connecticut 90, Washington 86
https://t.co/swON2rQLEd #wnba
Series is tied 2-2
Game 5: Thurs., 10/10, 8pm ET (ESPN2, TSN) -> - RT @amberddodd: Game 5 is Thursday night at 8 p.m. See you there. ->
- Game 4 Final box score: Connecticut 90, Washington 86 #wnba https://t.co/0KIQcStRBA ->
- Connecticut Sun force a Game 5 after thrilling 90-86 win over Washington (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/1o8ful3wGw #wnba ->
- Winner-take-all Game 5 is what WNBA and this Sun-Mystics series deserves (Hartford Courant) https://t.co/jhCpnAkXj9 ->
- USA Basketball Women’s National Team Unveils November NCAA Tour Games:
Nov. 2, Stanford
Nov. 4, Oregon State
Nov. 7… https://t.co/lZnpXtMl9P -> - RT @SheKnowsSports_: This is for all the marbles! GM5 of the #WNBAFinals and we CAN’T WAIT! @LaChinaRobinson & Dev delve into the anxiety a… ->
- Trick question? https://t.co/BGXxL6s0m8 ->
- Washington Mystics have simple plan to win title in Game 5 (Washington Post) https://t.co/eD7hQO1slI #wnba ->
- ‘Fairly nontraditional’ Mystics fans get married in their jerseys before Game 4 (Washington Post) https://t.co/LWNK5EP8JV #wnba ->
- Will Mystics-Sun WNBA Finals finale be best Game 5 ever? (ESPN) https://t.co/Vt9n8EZyP7 ->
- Natisha Hiedeman gets experience in WNBA Finals with former coach closely watching (Marquette Wire) https://t.co/Q7XmwoV4Qu #wnba ->
- WNBA Finals Game 5: Connecticut at Washington, 8pm ET/5pm PT, ESPN2/TSN https://t.co/lV8T36pTQM ->
- Big 12 coaches select Baylor as preseason fave to win conference title, Lauren Cox is Big 12 Preseason Player of th… https://t.co/DOAmgCOxxB ->
- South Dakota favored to take home Summit League title, Ciara Duffy named Preseason Player of the Year https://t.co/ga73IiyXDu #ncaaw ->
- Kentucky freshman forward Deasia Merrill will miss the 2019-20 season due to a torn ACL in her right knee https://t.co/HUTHHYJhZi #ncaaw ->
- RT @amberddodd: Here for what should be a legendary Game 5, winner-take-all matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics at t… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Vivica A. Fox is here as a co-captain in this game. ->
- RT @amberddodd: As you know, the team that’s scored and dominated the first quarter usually won the game, so we’ll see what happens here. ->
- Memphis women’s basketball investigation: Keep coach despite negative culture (Commercial Appeal) https://t.co/Iv4G3Uaexq #ncaaw ->
- Mark Giannotto: Memphis women’s basketball: Melissa McFerrin shouldn’t be coach anymore (Commercial Appeal) https://t.co/Elw4FAtqJ0 #ncaaw ->
- RT @amberddodd: Retire the first quarter blow out theory. Mystics lead the Sun 17-15 with 3:42 left in the opening quarter. Momentum is jus… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Aerial Powers and Emma Meesseman check in for Washington. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Alyssa Thomas picks up her second personal foul, now Morgan Tuck will take her place. #wnba ->
- RT @amberddodd: END OF 1: Mystics with a 23-20 edge over the Sun. Both teams shooting over 40% percent. #WNBA ->
- RT @amberddodd: Sun and Mystics tied at 26. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Hey, all the former Terps are on the floor. Kristi Toliver, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Tianna Hawkins, Brionna Jones and Aly… ->
- RT @amberddodd: 2Q 3:02, 34-all between the Mystics and Sun. Lots of fouls going on right now, so not much scoring for both teams. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Both teams are horrific from three right now. Mystics are 1-10, Sun 1-5. ->
- 31.0 secs left in 2Q https://t.co/ObYG8pMKbX ->
- RT @amberddodd: Curt Miller calls a timeou so Connecticut can get the best shot with 13 seconds left, they have a 43-42 lead before halftim… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Sun can’t get the look they want, and will take a 43-42 lead over the Mystics into halftime. ->
- Halftime box score: Connecticut 43, Washington 42 #wnba https://t.co/VUbW4hrO6t ->
- RT @amberddodd: Ready for a glorious finish. This second half will definitely be led by a punch-first mentality, so let’s see who gets thei… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Third personal foul on Shekinna Stricklen. There’s 18 minutes left in this game. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Back to back fouls on Brionna Jones puts Emma Meesseman on the line. Sun still lead 56-52. 4:27 to go. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Timeout Sun. Mystics starting to creep back in, still trailing 56-54. 3:52 left in the third quarter. ->
- Emma Meesseman! ->
- RT @amberddodd: Sun leading the Mystics 64-62 entering the final quarter of the series. Whew. ->
- RT @amberddodd: All of that transpired without Jonquel Jones in the game by the way. She’s back in for the final box. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Mystics up 80-72 with 2:41 to go. 13-4 run for Washington so far. Jonquel Jones will go to the line after the break. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Oh, Playoff Emma is a real thing. 20 points and three defensive stops in that 13-4 run for the Mystics. ->
- RT @Catchin24: Can I just say @EmmaMeesseman has played out of her mind! When moms is in the house it’s a must to leave everything out on t… ->
- RT @amberddodd: Jones only able to sink 1-2 from the line. Mystics up 80-73, 2:33 to go. ->
- RT @LBoogie213: I am sitting behind EDD’s Dad…he is trying to hold his emotions in check but he is clearly feeling it ->
- RT @amberddodd: Williams sinks both free throws, Mystics leading 82-76 with 1:34 to go. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Now EDD will shoot 2. ->
- RT @amberddodd: JFKLDJFDSLKA SO KRISTI TOLIVER IS SUPPOSED TO SHOOT LOL ->
- Lawd, who’s on first? #wnba ->
- RT @amberddodd: Cloud 1-2 from the line with 85-76 57.7 left in the game. ->
- RT @amberddodd: Run it Back chants ensue in ESA. The Mystics are exactly where they said they’d be back in May. 50 seconds away from their… ->
- RT @amberddodd: The Washington Mystics are the 2019 WNBA Champions. The Game 5, 89-78 over the Connecticut Sun brings them their first WNBA… ->
- RT @BrendaVanLengen: Lots of great feels on this one. EDD’s first title. Mike Thibault’s first WNBA Championship. Meesseman was phenomenal!… ->
- RT @UKCoachDunn: Is the???? https://t.co/bVjn7gl4Zf ->
- Final box score: Washington 89, Connecticut 78
Meesseman 22pts,Delle Donne 21pts/9rebs, Cloud 18pts/5rebs, Toliver… https://t.co/u2xnU7qji0 -> - 2019 WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman is the first player off the bench to earn the award! https://t.co/YjFZyAuMge ->
- Shoutout to our @amberddodd who has been incredible covering the @WashMystics this season, her third summer coverin… https://t.co/J4jPETANmD ->
- #RanItBack
Washington Mystics win their first-ever WNBA championship, top the Connecticut Sun 89-78 (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/Y6ZGCqlqST -> - ? https://t.co/LUf4j99Exc ->
- RT @amberddodd: According to Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne doesn’t have one herniated discs, she has THREE. “The medical team is going… ->
- Maximum shade https://t.co/AMc1WSqPzC ->
- RT @WNBA: The #WNBAFinals MVP @EmmaMeesseman with her MVP… mom ?? https://t.co/aZDe4kfa1K ->
- The @WashMystics will celebrate their WNBA title tomorrow, Fri. Oct. 11 at 2pm ET at Entertainment and Sports Arena… https://t.co/LjxGfzYUbe ->
- RT @avarwallace: Tomorrow’s front page https://t.co/2uwXp47yx7 ->
- .@WashMystics claim their first WNBA title, defeating the Sun 89-78 in Game 5, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/bLXcqraiz3 ->
- EDD: “We’re going to remember this season because we were around such incredible people, and we absolutely adore be… https://t.co/8mdFKZC5uN ->
- EDD honored WBB great & Mystics asst. coach Marianne Stanley: “I’m sure she has had a ton to do with this and why w… https://t.co/scpKamolW3 ->
- ICYMI: @WashMystics claim their first WNBA title, defeating the Sun 89-78 in Game 5, by @amberddodd (Hoopfeed)… https://t.co/UlqPAwQBKK ->
- RT @BarackObama: Congrats to the @WashMystics on a gutsy, first-ever championship! A great team performance when it counted. If folks aren’… ->
- Mystics’ NBA-style offense brought them a WNBA championship (Washington Post) https://t.co/JtbbkKZ1Gg ->
- From WNBA laughingstock to champions: A Washington Mystics timeline (Washington Post) https://t.co/7k6BBWGALV ->
- ‘Regret nothing’: Mystics will their way past the Sun and to their first WNBA title (Washington Post) https://t.co/mepALBT7eC ->
- RT @WashMystics: Yes, it’s YOUR turn, @De11eDonne https://t.co/O5N0AbDfb2 ->
- RT @WashMystics: The party is just getting started?? https://t.co/zPNHfdRElr ->
- RT @gene_wang: Sheila Johnson says there will be a parade in the spring to celebrate #Mystics winning #WNBA Finals. ->
- From the Dream: “The Atlanta Dream will host a press conference to make a pair of big announcements next Friday, Oc… https://t.co/TIrThMJyKr ->
- RT @amberddodd: Y’all know we had to do it one last time. https://t.co/xLotzOdbTw ->
- RT @amberddodd: Thread of the speeches from Washington Mystics players during their pep rally at Entertainment & Sports Arena. ->
- RT @MirjamSwanson: Brian Agler on his time (and the end of his time) in L.A.: https://t.co/UpII5cZGMQ https://t.co/tT3dLYF2dB ->
- RT @Edwige_Lawson: So honored to make it to the French Hall Of Fame ??? https://t.co/jv2ByHLl5Y ->
- RT @ChrisVanHollen: For the first time ever, the @WashMystics won the #WNBAFinals. I’m teaming up with @EleanorNorton to introduce a resolu… ->
- LOL, good one @NBCSWashington! https://t.co/uryB9ky6oE ->
- RT @CandaceDBuckner: No imminent #Mystics championship parade bc Emma Meesseman has a flight to Russia as early as tomorrow. Also, Myisha H… ->
- RT @MsVivicaFox: This MOMENT with @WNBA FINALS Champions @WashMystics @T_Cloud4 and my BESTIE @abjcoleman was EPIC!! CONGRATS AGAIN @WashMy… ->
- Coaches tab Furman as the preseason favorite to win the Southern Conference title for the 2019-20 season, media sel… https://t.co/uxsgem5NQt ->
- DePaul tops Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll https://t.co/fcpTpJNqqy Seton Hall senior forward Shadeen Samuels pick… https://t.co/J8j3VNlnlP ->
- Elena Delle Donne celebrated by her Delaware high school (NBC Philadelphia) https://t.co/LrKbyiECn0 #wnba ->
- Mystics prove social justice ‘distractions’ don’t prevent championships (The Undefeated) https://t.co/F30bIurTay #wnba ->
- Spark guard Alexis Jones undergoes successful knee procedure (Press Telegram) https://t.co/dK7JQ9pfXg #wnba ->
- Could Candace Parker accelerate Sky’s ascension? (Daily Herald) https://t.co/cCMuksvKi2 #wnba ->
- Kentucky’s Matthew Mitchell’s ‘Old Town Road’ dance at Big Blue Madness (Lexington Herald Leader) https://t.co/3VHW6uiOeF #ncaaw ->
- Quentin Hillsman irked by lowered expectations for Syracuse: ‘It’s insulting’ (Syracuse) https://t.co/zPyNTpqVFC #ncaaw ->
- USA Women’s 3×3 team rolls to pair of victories to open play at World Beach Games https://t.co/gSZBSnh6tD ->