My friend, who played at Notre Dame and spent two years with the Indianapolis Racers (Wayne Gretsky's linemate!) knows hockey. He was so impressed with UConn's complete game he said they look like a "top five" team. High praise.
As many have indicated, other than the first 12 seconds, this may have been UConn’s best game this season. They looked very good and even clanked a few off the post and crossbar. Once they solved Pavicich it was a different flow and UConn dominated.
Not to dull the luster, but the UMass team was depleted at forward with O’Hara and Lebster already out and they lost Faith, literally and metaphorically when Capone landed a clean but punishing hit on him.