There is one main thing that a Cowgirl opponent can have that seems to always give them trouble - that is speed. They seem to be able to handle height inside if the opponent is not too physical. Combine opponent speed with some good shooting (by talent or luck) and the Cowgirls are in trouble.
If the Cowgirls get into the NCAA's and go against speed again, they are out. You can't coach away flatfootedness.
Joe needs to recruit some quick players that have potential, them coach them into good players.
When playing in the NIT last year, all the good quick teams made it to the Big Dance, leaving the NIT with teams that the Cowgirls could handle.
At least that is my observation.