It’s alright with first-year CU coach Linda Lappe if her University of Colorado women’s basketball team continues to surprise people.
As far as she’s concerned, the Buffs could keep doing it right to the finals of the women’s National Invitation Tournament.
Next up is a return match with USC at 1 p.m. today in the Coors Events Center. The winner advances to the tournament’s semifinals next week to play the winner of today’s Arkansas-Illinois State game.
For the Buffs (18-15), the matchup with USC (22-12) is a chance to avenge a 68-54 loss in the Women of Troy tournament early in the regular season.
“The game’s at our house this time, and we’re a totally different team than we were in December,” Lappe said. “It takes awhile for a new coach and the players to get to know each other and where each player can thrive.”
USC is coached by Michael Cooper, a former NBA player and interim Nuggets coach.
USC has four players who score in double figures, led by Briana Gilbreath at 14.6 points a game. She also leads the team in rebounding at 7.3 a game.
