Sentence examples for tough defensive from inspiring English sources

Syracuse outlasted the Huskies, 127-117, in six overtimes, tied for the second longest game in N.C.A.A. Division I. Thomas grabbed one tough defensive rebound and played solid perimeter defense atop the Orange's 2-3 zone, and there was one moment of drama in Thomas's seven-minute stint.

The Clippers have a knack for beating tough defensive teams.

"David Moyes was at a club before with a very tough, defensive image.

Wallace, 37, has earned a reputation for being a hard worker, a tough defensive shut-down artist and resolute rebounder.

If his high-scoring start has raised offensive expectations, he has also taken on tough defensive assignments.

Russia is a tough defensive team that does what it can to score, but it does not do itself any favors at the free-throw line.

Ryan seems determined to reshape the Jets into a tough defensive-minded team.

Without Bosh, last season's A.C.C. rookie of the year, Hewitt crafted a tough, defensive-minded team that is heading to the Final Four in San Antonio with a 27-9 record.

The Pacers are also the league's toughest defensive team.

The seventh-seeded Cardinals proved again why they are among the nation's toughest defensive teams.

"That's probably the toughest defensive team I played all year, all my career".