Don’t care what anyone says. Belle Smith is a better player than Charlotte North.
After yesterdays game that did not age well.
CN is the best player in Women's lacrosse. Nobody draws more defensive attention and creates more opportunities for her teammates than CN.
You have not been watching this year then. Have not seen any team lately treating CN like she is as special a player as you seem to think. Either she is hurt or lost a step but has not been what she used to be.
For the last few weeks, I would agree with you. She has lost the wrap on her thigh and perhaps more healthy. Loyola definitely put their defensive focus on her today. She drew an immediately double all game and a few times in the second half what looked like a shutoff off ball but not a complete face guard. That clearly created space for her teammates, lots of open looks in the middle of the field. I like her additional role as a facilitator. Over the last 6 games, she has 10 assists, makes the team better, particularly if she is drawing a quick double. Lots of offense on that team. What has improved the last couple games is the goalie play, save % up and will make them a tougher out.
