National Championship Game Thread: UCONN/ND

[Tenspro2002]

Over the last 11 minutes, they scored on 13 of 17 trips down the floor, to the tune of 30 points.

 

[Hongster]

Yeah! Where is Bria? At least play defense and guard Loyd!

 

[UConnCat]

Key is stop transition. That's what is hurting us.

yes. often starts with a bad shot.

 

[semper]

So? Now what?

 

[huskyharry]

Key is stop transition. That's what is hurting us.

Yep...knock off the live ball turnovers and low percentage shots without a defender back which have fueled their break and we will be fine.

 

[Dove]

Dolson and Stewie NOT in foul trouble = death to the greenies

 

[Icebear]

Over the last 11 minutes, they scored on 13 of 17 trips down the floor, to the tune of 30 points.

That's how games go, ebb and flow.

 

[pap49cba]

Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 8m
#UConn's 3-point defense has been horrible today. Loyd and Mabrey won't miss if they aren't guarded

 

[huskeynut]

Keep Mabry in check. That's 10 points we gave away.

 

[Samanthabrown3]

So? Now what?

How about if we keep hitting shots and then win the game? Maybe cut down some nets.

 

[pap49cba]

carl adamec ‏@CarlAdamec
If the men shot free throws like the women, they would have lost to Saint Joseph's in the 1st round. Aren't women supposed to be better?

 

[Icebear]

I think that ND hit the 3s as our legs tired and we slowed a step on coverage and getting around the picks and screens.

 

[UConnCat]

ND is making high degree of difficulty shots. UConn needs to continue to pound inside.

 

[UConnChapette]

Reality check please. This is the national championship game. It isn't supposed to be easy or a blow out. UConn is not playing the University of Houston.

 

[Tenspro2002]

That's how games go, ebb and flow.

Over a 3-4 minute stretch, sure. Over more than a quarter of the game? That's more than just them going on a run. That's sustained and, possibly, sustainable.

 

[Aluminny69]

We have more rebounds, more assists. We'll be okay.

Yes, but ND better on 3pt FG 5 for 8, vs. 2 for 8, and better Free Throws 3 for 4 vs. 1 for 4. Not good.

So far, it looks like Achonwa's injury is the big difference.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Lets see what adjustments Geno makes and if Bria decides to play.

 

[Samanthabrown3]

KML and Stewie both with 14. McBride is next with 13.

 

[Replicant]

ND surviving thus far only because of 60% shooting on 3's, and they're shooting 3's because the paint is on lock-down and unavailable to them. That percentage on 3's won't be sustained, nor be allowed to continue!

 

[luckyhusky7]

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[UConnChapette]

Over a 3-4 minute stretch, sure. Over more than a quarter of the game? That's more than just them going on a run. That's sustained and, possibly, sustainable.

Man, you must be a lot of fun at parties.

 

[Flyegirl]

I have a feeling Bria will show up this half. I can't see her not showing up. Last 20 minutes of her career, she'll be there.

 

[Icebear]

Over a 3-4 minute stretch, sure. Over more than a quarter of the game? That's more than just them going on a run. That's sustained and, possibly, sustainable.

Nope, it was just like our run to go up 14. Ebb and flow. We'll start the half with fresh legs.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Over a 3-4 minute stretch, sure. Over more than a quarter of the game? That's more than just them going on a run. That's sustained and, possibly, sustainable.

Ok stop w/the worry. Feed a good mojo; starve a leprechaun ..

 

[UConnChapette]

OMGoodness...I am so much more nervous now than I was at the start of the game. My heart is racing like McBride talks.