Bulls Prepare for Villanova

The Bulls will struggle rebounding without Porsche Grant, who has been suspended for the final two regular season games (Picture:www.gousfbulls.com)

The Bulls will continue their two game road trip as they take on Villanova tomorrow at noon. The Bulls, 10-18 (1-13) are coming off of a tough loss to Rutgers and will be without senior center Porsche Grant who has been suspended the final two games of the season due to her obscene gestures as she exited the court during the Rutgers game.

The loss of Grant will affect the Bulls not only on offense, but on defense. Coach Fernandez has relied on guards to do the bulk of the scoring and does not have many tall players that can get inside and help rebound. Grant led the team in rebounding this season and also helped contribute on offense. The loss of her presence on the boards means the Bulls will have to shoot a high percentage and other tall players, like Leonda Doomes-Stephens, who averages 4.8 rebounds per game, will have to step up in her absence.

The Bulls will have to rely heavily again on Andrea Smith, the only Bull averaging in double figures this season at 17 points per game. Smith has carried the load this year and will have to take over again as the Bulls continue to struggle to find any consistent offense. Twin sister Andrell Smith, averaging 8.1 points per game, has been shooting better lately and will have to have a big game as well to help the Bulls get a much needed win on the road.

This is a must win for the Bulls. Villanova is 10-17 (2-12) and not a big time power in the Big East. The Bulls need a road win to help rebuild their confidence after the Rutgers collapse and the Big East tournament looming. A win here will help build their confidence, get them back on track, and hopefully keep their season alive in the Big East tournament for more than one game. Good luck ladies!