National Championship
Emporia State vs. Fort Lewis
When: 7 p.m. tonight
Where: Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Mo.
TV: ESPN2
Radio: 104.9 FM
ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Every game in the NCAA tournament, Emporia State coach Brandon Schneider has been able to compare the opponent to another team ESU had played during the season.
That’s what separates sixth-ranked Fort Lewis, tonight’s opponent in the National championship game. The Sky Hawks’ talent might be comparable to other teams, but they play a defensive style that the Lady Hornets have not faced all season.
The Sky Hawks utilize multiple full-court presses, multiple half-court defenses and try to confuse and frustrate opponents, a style that has obviously worked to get them to this point.
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