The Tall Ferns suffered what they describe as an agonizing 67-71 loss to Japan in the third outing of their European tour. Jillian seems to be recovering from her jet lag -- she scored 10 points.
The team gets to rest on Sunday, except for coach McHugh's promised intensive video session, before a short trip back to Madrid for another game against Angola.
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May 31, 2008
May 30, 2008
Tall Ferns lose to Spain
The Tall Ferns lost the second game of their European tour to Spain, 77-58.
Jillian, who is reported to be suffering from fatigue, was able to contribute only 15 minutes and two points to the effort.
Here is the game report from the Tall Ferns and another from New Zealand TV3.
The Tall Ferns stay in Valencia for their next game tomorrow against Japan. Coach McHugh thinks they can win that one.
Jillian, who is reported to be suffering from fatigue, was able to contribute only 15 minutes and two points to the effort.
Here is the game report from the Tall Ferns and another from New Zealand TV3.
The Tall Ferns stay in Valencia for their next game tomorrow against Japan. Coach McHugh thinks they can win that one.
May 28, 2008
European tour off to a good start
The Tall Ferns defeated Angola 63-55 in the first game of their "friendly" tour of Europe. Jillan and Angela Marino led the scoring with 14 points apiece. Jillian also had nine rebounds.
Next up -- a daunting match against juggernaut Spain (who defeated Angola by 30 two nights ago). Read more...
May 27, 2008
Tough road trip for Ferns
Coach Mike McHugh and the Tall Ferns are off on a tough road trip to Spain and the Czech Republic. They'll play six games in nine days against teams that will be competing the following week for the final five Olympic positions:
May 28 v Angola in Madrid
May 30 v Spain in Valencia
May 31 v Japan in Valencia
June 2 v Angola in Madrid
June 4 v Czech Republic in Brno
June 5 v Czech Republic in Brno
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May 8, 2008
What next for Jillian and Clare?
Jillian and Clare are on the squad that will tour Spain and the Czech Republic May 28 - June 5 to play Angola, Spain, Japan and the Czech Republic, as reported by the Tall Ferns.
Those four teams are among those who will be competing for the final five Olympic positions, as explained by USA Basketball. That competition will take place in Madrid June 9-15.
If you don't know how Jillian and Clare became Tall Ferns, or would like to read about it again, here are two accounts of the whole saga, beginning with Clare's email to "Whom it may concern":
Those four teams are among those who will be competing for the final five Olympic positions, as explained by USA Basketball. That competition will take place in Madrid June 9-15.
If you don't know how Jillian and Clare became Tall Ferns, or would like to read about it again, here are two accounts of the whole saga, beginning with Clare's email to "Whom it may concern":
- From the New Zealand Herald
- From the San Francisco Chronicle
May 6, 2008
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