Iowa State freshman Meredith Burkhall will have her hands full inside when the Cyclones host No. 6 Texas on Saturday. File photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune
Meredith Burkhall spent some time watching film on Wednesday. The true freshman sat with her coaches and listened as they pointed out the “little things” she must do better against some of the Big 12’s premier post players.
“Just moving and playing defense before they get there and beating them to the spot is really important so I don’t get caught watching and getting beat on the inside,” Burkhall said.
“I wouldn’t say it’s been frustrating, but it has been a learning experience.