To compensate for Pensacola’s size, Gulf Coast coach Roonie Scovel inserted Brittany Weathers into the starting line up for added athleticism, replacing Paige McCallum.
Weathers helped Gulf Coast jump out to a 15-5 lead in the first 7 minutes.
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Scovel: TCC more athletic
January 6th, 2009, 8:04 pm by Josh Weinfuss
In the eyes of Gulf Coast women’s basketball coach, Tuesday night’s win over Tallahassee proved one thing: Athleticism doesn’t always mean a victory.
She said the Lady Eagles were more athletic than the young Lady Commodores at most positions, but added that doesn’t mean they were more talented.
Gulf Coast showed Tuesday that basketball talent is worth more than athletic talent, and how it’s easy to overcome.
“I think staying composed and executing in the second half,” Scovel said.
