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What most of you fail to realize is that RC had both Ashland and East down by 14 points late in the game. FT's let Ashland back in the game- 1/7 in the 4th quarter, with 2 missed front ends. That seems to be rectified, with 20/27 last night, according to the Daily Independent. Last night RC was up 12 or 14 with the ball when the technical happened. Rowan weathered the storm and arguably the best player in the region did what great players do...carried her team. The point of all this is that Rowan didn't have a great deal of experience coming into the season. Only Muncy and Kissinger played big minutes last year. Guard play of both East and Ashland got exposed by Rowan's pressure. Both teams had 23-25 TO's. So until those teams learn to deal with being trapped, Rowan will be effective against them. I also believe the weak schedules of Ashland and East prevent them from being prepared for that pressure come March. JMO.