To understand the relationship between UALR women's Coach Joe Foley and sophomore guards Terrion Moore and Tori Lasker -- a tandem he's referenced publicly in both positive and negative tones -- requires some background.
"Those sophomore guards ..." Foley has said on numerous occasions, so much so it became a mainstay in his postgame news conferences this season.
Sometimes, a sigh follows his one-liner.
Other times, Foley distributes overwhelming praise toward the sophomores.
The relationship among Lasker, UALR's starting point guard, and Moore, the Trojans' most trusted on-ball defender, and their coach has taken time to solidify this season.