The broadcast crew started yesterday’s contest between Northwestern and Penn State with a refrain that’s been common to any Wildcat fan throughout this season.
“Here we go, and Penn State starts in a 2-3 zone defense.”
Every. Single. Game. No matter who it is or which venue Joe McKeown’s squad is playing at, the team playing Northwestern opens up in a 2-3.
It’s no secret as to why. Northwestern is a team led by a superstar guard who excels at driving to the rim, but also lacks the necessary shooting behind her to open up the floor in a halfcourt offense.