The chief coach of the Women’s Basketball team Duke, Kara Lawson, finally spoke about the defeat of the team before GameCocks, explained that the defeat was not due to lack of effort but because of many complex factors that happened during the match.

The match is tense to the last minute

Duke entered the match with Gamecocks with high determination, clearly showing through fierce play and concentration in both defense and attack. According to Kara Lawson, her players fought “to every breath”, not giving up despite being constantly putting pressure by the opponent.

“We fought to the end, not faltering before any situation,” Lawson said. “But sometimes, fighting hard is not enough to win.”

Factors that cause failure

Kara Lawson pointed out that there are many reasons why Duke suffered a failure to GameCocks. One of them is the superiority of the physical and tactics of GameCocks, especially in the defense. The opponent has succeeded in curbing Duke’s key attacks, forcing them to play under their strength.

Besides, the ineffective problem is also one of the main factors. “We had great opportunities, but could not be transformed into a score. When confronting a strong team like Gamecocks, missing those opportunities is unacceptable,” Lawson admitted.

Psychological pressure and lack of experience

In addition to tactical and physical elements, Kara Lawson also emphasized that psychological pressure has affected her team. GameCocks has an experienced squad, with many players who have played in big matches, while Duke is still in the process of perfecting and maturing.

“My girls are still learning. We can’t expect a perfect perfection. This match is a valuable lesson,” Lawson shared.

The upcoming direction

Despite the failure of Gamecocks, Kara Lawson is still optimistic about the future of the team. She asserted that Duke would not let this defeat impair mental, but instead would be motivated to improve.

“We will return stronger. The losses like this only make us more determined,” Lawson said.

With the irreversible spirit of Kara Lawson and the Duke players, fans have the right to hope for the strong improvement in the upcoming matches.