Tomorrow vs Marquette - we happy?

[BRS24]

Forgot to do a poll on who we'd rather see in the semis tomorrow, so have at it here. Are we glad that it's Marquette and not Villanova?

 

[Kat]

Either way it would be a UConn win.

 

[Blueballer]

Forgot to do a poll on who we'd rather see in the semis tomorrow, so have at it here. Are we glad that it's Marquette and not Villanova?

I was rooting for Nova. We had done good work shutting Olson down this season. Also I think Marq. has more physical posts than Nova, but whatever.

 

[Centerstream]

Only if Marquette's physicality level is comparable to the level that they played against Villanova.

 

[boscolino]

Hoping to have enough kids to be able to play.

 

[uconnever]

Either way it would be a UConn win.

Not necessarily

 

[MSGRET]

If Marquette plays like they did today UConn wins by 20 or more.

 

[Bone Dog]

I prefer Marquette. They don't play as "physical" as 'Nova, to use the current euphemism for hip-checks, shoving, slapping, clawing, etc. In particular, I didn't care for Christina Dalce's play in our last meeting. I don't care to subject Aaliyah to that again, so soon after the BS that went down today against Providence.

 

[Shenandoah]

Doesn't matter. If one wants to be called the champs, one has to be able to beat everyone.

 

[Cuango]

Either way it would be a UConn win.

Aaliyah’s ability to play may well determine the truth of that statement! I’m very worried she may be unable to play.

 

[Zarathustra]

I made my personal prediction that MARQUETTE would not lose to Villanova three times
this season. But a two-point win for Marquette 50 - 48 might leave them more tired
that the beaten-up Huskies. We can score more than they can. WE WIN! : 75 - 45 ! KK comes on strong,
Ash continues to be SOLID and Paige and Nika maintain the "Senior Sisters" pressure whether
Aaliyah plays or not. (My guess is "YES" She plays = a tough Canadian!!). Oh, and Ice plays well
and does not get close to fouling out... maybe three tiny fouls!!!???

 

[From France]

Everyone seems to agree we'll go to the final

 

[maple]

I was pulling for Marquette. A very physical, rock fight of a close game. I would rather face them than Villanova.

 

[Artifact]

Sorry, but the situation as is, does not look good at all. I hope that I am very wrong !

 

[From France]

Sorry, but the situation as is, does not look good at all. I hope that I am very wrong !

I agree with your hope

 

[CTBballfan243]

UConn will be fine. Just give the ball to Paige and stay out of the way.

 

[FormerCTrez]

I prefer Marquette. They don't play as "physical" as 'Nova, to use the current euphemism for hip-checks, shoving, slapping, clawing, etc. In particular, I didn't care for Christina Dalce's play in our last meeting. I don't care to subject Aaliyah to that again, so soon after the BS that went down today against Providence.

I concur here.

 

[From France]

 

[ABCDFE]

Anytime we have another game to play at this time of year I’m happy.

 

[fomalhaut]

Marquette better be prepared to score a lot more than 50 Sunday if they want a chance, Edwards or not. The announcers mentioned something about Auriemma's idea that 70 was a common target for Connecticut.

 

[Zinethar]

My worry is that AE might also have a concussion. Years ago when I broke mine the concussion tagged along. Amask can get you into a game for a broken nose (not sure if true for the next day).

 

[Artifact]

My worry is that AE might also have a concussion. Years ago when I broke mine the concussion tagged along. Amask can get you into a game for a broken nose (not sure if true for the next day).

Affirmative !

 

[Bald Husky]

We will be in big trouble down low with the foul maven Ice Brady being our only Big for the game. Lets be serious, Aaliyah will be in no condition to play. With Amari out (another opportunity to show her worth, and she cannot play), will Paige be the other Big? That is a problem, as Marquette will be targeting both of them to get them in foul trouble. Playing Marquette and Creighton without Aaliyah will be an enormous task, but I think getting her ready for the NCAA tournament is the top priority. Then again, we don't want to lose the BE Championship along with the other records we have lost during this injury plagued few years.

 

[oldhusky]

My worry is that AE might also have a concussion. Years ago when I broke mine the concussion tagged along. Amask can get you into a game for a broken nose (not sure if true for the next day).

Well put and realistic. Then if she can't play, my main concern is Ice has not been asked to play 35 minutes before, which she will probably need to do, and typical of freshmen bigs, she has been very foul prone, making high minutes not just a stamina issue but also staying out of foul trouble issue.

I don't assume we are a sizable favorite against any of the better Big East teams, if we have to play much of the game with Q and Paige as a 4/5 combination. Hopefully we don't have to because Aaliyah is available, or if Ice has to start, she can be effective with way more minutes than usual, and stay out of foul trouble.