UConn game vs UC Davis was not "embarrassing" or "boring"....

[tomcat]

We were there and this game was never boring. Part of that was watching the player combinations and the four freshmen, and the smoothness of Kaleena. Part of it was discovering that, just as some of you had said, Kia Nurse is the real deal. Part was looking for the weaknesses in the UConn game (like posts who didn't finish with the regularity that we'd have liked). And part of it was reveling in a wonderful basketball atmosphere that UCD arranged, and watching a UCD team that could have quit early, but never did.

In short we loved the game, even though it really never was close.

 

[arty155]

However watching the paint Rembrandt applied to canvas lacked the excitement of the actual act of his painting. Just saying. ..

Awww geeez, not again…
Please, please, now ya gotta trust me on this one, Chapette…
That guy you see outside the Metropolitan Art Museum painting is just my crazy Uncle Bob.
If those “paint” tubes “Rembrandt” tries to unload on you smell like ordinary toothpaste, there’s a reason for that….
Look, I know this is disappointing, but take my advice: Next time you think you see “Rembrandt” painting, just ask him what time it is.
If he says “The Renaissance,” call a cop.

 

[Huskies Rule]

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For those of you keeping score at home, it took just 1 hour & 21 minutes for the whiners and "Blowouts aren't fun" crowd to register their first complaint of the season on the Boneyard game thread. "This is embarrassing.." they wailed, apparently oblivious to the record setting play of Kaleena and the rest of the Huskies. For Tony C., Kib, Ice and the rest of us, it was a magical night of UConn basketball played Geno's way, unselfishly & full throttle.

Here's what captured & kept our attention, all night, while UConn thrashed UC Davis 102-43:

1. Kaleena, inspired by two dozen family & friends in the crowd, buried 10 three point shots in just 24 minutes of play. The native of California tied the great Maya Moore's record for most 3 pt baskets in a single game set in 2009. Her 77% shooting for 3 pt attempts & 30 points were both career highs.

2. Led by KML, Stewie & MoJeff & Saniya added 8 more three point baskets to tie the UConn team record for most 3's in a single game at 18. Stewie made 1 of 2 threes, while Moriah & Saniya combined to go 7-8. For the game, UConn shot 64.3% from the 3 pt arc.

3. After the first media timeout, Geno gave fans a glimpse into the future of UConn basketball by substituting Kia Nurse for Chong. Nurse, playing like a three year veteran, promptly scored 8 pts in the next six minutes, shooting 3-3 from the field and 2-2 on free throws. Nurse added 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in 21 minutes of solid play. The future is now.

4. Saniya Chong answered Kia's challenge with her own great game, scoring 12 points on 80% shooting, grabbing 5 rebounds, dealing 2 assists and blocking 1 shot. And like she almost always does, Saniya had 0 turnovers in her 22 minutes of action.

5. To everyone's delight, Morgan Tuck played early & often, logging 21 minutes on her surgically repaired knee. Wearing a brace, but showing no hesitation, Tuck scored 10 pts, grabbed 4 rebounds and assisted 7 times. Welcome back, Morgan.

6. Stewie, playing like Stewie, had a typical 15 pts, 6 rebound, 3 steals and 1 block night. Oh yeah, she also set a personal best with 7 assists. Another record for the night.

7. During a period covering 15 minutes and 43 seconds of the 1st & 2nd half, UConn outscored UC Davis 39-0. John A. speculated on twitter that might be a NCAA record, and probably is a UConn record.

8. Kiah Stokes took a great step toward replacing Stef Dolson with seven points, seven rebounds & 3 blocks during 20 minutes play. Kiah looked comfortable & confident controlling the lane & finished with no fouls and 0 turnovers.

9. UConn passed the ball incredibly well, with 29 assists on 38 baskets (76.3%). They protected the ball just as well, with only 8 turnovers in 40 minutes. They had 13 steals, 6 blocked shots & 45 rebounds while committing just 12 personal fouls.

10. UConn had 11 of their 12 players contribute a point, rebound, steal, or assist in the victory. They held UC Davis to 20 points in the 1st half and just 23 more in the 2nd. A team effort on record making opening night.

One more thing, attendance for the game was 4,712 breaking The Pavilion record set in 1999. Embarrassing? No way. Boring? Not a chance. UConn won its 47th straight game in record fashion and set the stage for another classic match against Stanford on Monday.

Go Huskies..!!

You Da Man, David!! Over 30 "likes" and counting! Wow! I've never seen such love. Is that a Boneyard world record? I'll call Guinness. Congrats

 

[MilfordHusky]

Just one little minor correction - Kaleena did not set a new personal best for points in a game - she had 32 once.

Thanks. Now that you mention it, that sounds vaguely familiar. Obviously, she needed one more trey on Friday.

 

[alexrgct]

One other nice team stat I liked: 13 steals against 8 TOs. the ATO ratio on a team level was clearly great (29:8), but to steal the ball more than you turn it over is phenomenal.

UC-Davis also ended up with 19 turnovers. If you more than double your opponent in that category, it's statistically likely you're going to lose the game...

 

[MilfordHusky]

No one commented that Stewie, Saniya, Kia, and Gabby are all the same height. Or appear to be.