My son began volunteering at a vaccination clinic in San Jose yesterday and was able to get his first shot the Moderna vaccine in exchange for helping for 3 days. His job was to thank everyone for getting vaccinated and congratulate them as they came out. He also assisted them with any further questions. He said all the staff and volunteers were very helpful and courteous and the clinic was running smoothly. That was my experience also at the Sutter Health Clinic behind Costco in Sacramento also.

I'm so glad to hear that we'll have a few fans in the seats again. Unfortunately, my wife and I will miss out since we'll still be in Tucson. We've got our fingers crossed that some of these virus variants don't rear their ugly heads and get us shut down again!

My wife and I will be driving from Joshua Tree to Tucson today and I'm hoping I'll be able to stream the radio broadcast stream. This could be a tough game. Go Ags!

I think that ISU's aerial attack will be challenging.

Missouri State demolished Wright State 64-39 to move on to the Sweet 16 and a date with #1 Stanford. Wright State had previously upset #3 Arkansas. The Bears had 47 rebounds (17 offensive) to Wright State's 31.

I think this shows just how good MSU is. They're big and strong inside and have great depth and their defense is impressive. The Aggies just wore down trying to handle the Bears in the paint especially since our starting 5 played nearly all the minutes. The Ags showed a lot of heart in fighting back to take the lead after being down 15 but the Bears' depth and defense was just too much for the Aggies.

Jen's has built an excellent program and expect she have the Ags ready for another run at yet another BW title and an NCAA berth.

“Anytime you end the season it’s disappointing,” Gross said. “I know our players are pretty emotional right now because when you pour so much of yourself into something, it hurts. I just want to say to my team, I couldn’t be more proud of everybody. They’ve given to each other, to this program, to this season. They faced just one roadblock after another and found a way to persevere.”

“We knew that was gonna be a key to the game,” Gross said of Missouri State’s post play. “We’ve got to limit our easy post catches and we’ve got to rebound. It wasn’t for a lack of effort. I really applaud our kids. They pushed, they shoved. The ball just didn’t go our way. Not only do they have size at their starting spots, but they bring more size in off the bench. I think we were a little gassed and that played a part in it too.”

Some teams say it’s not enough to just make it to the tournament, but Hall was just happy UC Davis got to play basketball.

“It would have been easy when things got shut down for 59 days to say OK, let’s pack it in. That was never a thought in anybody’s mind,” Hall said. “And to get back to the position we are, we had 100% sacrifice, 100% heart, everybody was dedicated to winning and celebrating all the little moments. Everybody’s hearts were in it and you couldn’t even tell we only played a certain amount of games. Everyone was just so happy to get to play.”

Hall, a science major, leaves as one of the most decorated players in program history. She’s likely done with UC Davis basketball, but her coach’s eyes lit up when she was asked if she’d like to have Hall join the team as an assistant coach.

“She’s too busy becoming a scientist or going to med school or doing research that’s important. She’s gonna be saving this world,” Gross said. “I don’t know if she’s interested (in coaching). I tell you what, if she’s interested, she’d be my first hire. I’ll work on that but right now I think she’s got her sights set on curing the next virus.”

Now that she’s not busy with basketball, maybe Hall can set her sights on curing COVID-19 instead.

Read more here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/college/article250132899.html#storylink=cpy

We aren't getting a lot of respect in many of the polls right now. So we just need to keep getting better and win. The lack of attention by the "experts" might just be good motivation for the team. I've always felt that it's an advantage to play hard when you have something to prove.

As much as I know that the cherry on top is the NCAA Tournament, the deep run we made in the WNIT was the most exciting and satisfying post-season play for me. The disparity between the power conference women's teams and the mid-majors is huge, IMO, more so than with the men.

We are seriously lacking depth currently. Our starting 5 played a combined total of 184 minutes today which is an average of 37 minutes each. Five players from our bench played a total of 16 minutes. Missouri State had a combined 74 minutes from their bench. If we are going to be better this fall we somehow have to have more depth.

Jen also has to figure out why we struggle rebounding. MSU had 20 offensive rebounds and Irvine had 17 against us. You can play great defense but, when you give a team multiple chances the ball will eventually find the net.

Aggie Pride effort for sure. I'm sure the whole team is extremely disappointed but they played their hearts out and lost to a very good basketball team.

Ooof...57-37...the rout is on....

Very tired looking...Jen has a problem with very little depth...MSU went on a 14-0 run after we took the lead...we need a miracle!

We take the lead 34-33 and then fall apart...so many offensive rebounds for MSU...and now a silly intentional foul...

MSU already has 10 offensive boards and that's killing us...

It's uncanny how Stobbart blocks shots without fouling because she doesn't have great leaping ability like some very athletic shot blockers have. She just seems to have the ability to calmly always get a hand on the ball without slapping an arm or hand. Remarkable really...

ESPNU

We made an 10 run just when it looked like MSU was going to run off with it. Our defense has been pretty good especially Stobbart. We're still in it but we need a great second half to have a chance for a win.

It's not looking good for the Ags...TO's, shots and shots not falling...MSU is a very good defensive team...

TO's and soft perimeter defense have plagued the Ags so far...

That's a very unfortunate foul by Emma Gibbs...wow...

MoST looks like a very tough team...