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[Frodo]

“UConn is a really great team, but...we’re a great team, too. We’ve been struck by a lot of adversity, but we never used it as an excuse. We hung with the best.”...Tianna Hawkins​

didn't she just use it as an excuse?​

 

[ScarlettB]

“UConn is a really great team, but...we’re a great team, too. We’ve been struck by a lot of adversity, but we never used it as an excuse. We hung with the best.”...Tianna Hawkins​

didn't she just use it as an excuse?​

I think she meant that they never gave up on themselves or their season, despite all the injuries. They did their best with the kids who could play and it took them pretty far. They have no reason to hang their heads over this loss. They should be proud of what they accomplished.