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The FRESHMEN and recovering Sophs--deserver lots of credit. KK attacks the basket like no one we've seen since Montgomery. This is what her 3rd or 4th Division one game? I wish I learned that quickly, or had KK's talent. Q and Ashlynn have the heart of lions and they score. That is exactly what this team needs--consistent shooters willing to shoot.The substitution of Ashlynn Shade for Aubrey Griffin was unexpected. But, look at the results the freshman came up with 17 points...however, her freshman status showed up in the box score...uneventful with regards to assists, steals, and rebounds.
Meanwhile, Aubrey comes off the bench and has a very good game...14 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal.
Paige only played 21 minutes but, despite committing 2 fouls in the first 2 minutes of the game, she filled the stat sheet: 15 minutes; 2/3 from 3 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 1 block.
Aaliyah did not disappoint...she got a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Ice Brady...not bad: 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal.
KK...needs to take care of the basketball better...4 turnovers aren't horrific but if she is going to have the ball in her hands she needs to make good decisions.
I had this game at 96 to 52...I expected a better offensive output from UConn than what we have been seeing from them lately. 90 points is a good sign for the future...but, scoring 37 in the first quarter and only averaging 20 per quarter after that is an example that UConn has difficulty sustaining their energy and aggressiveness for the entire game. This is something we have to work on as we move towards March.
I did not expect Ball State to put up 63 an accomplishment that is even more impressive given their top scorer went down in the first half with a twisted ankle and did not return for the rest of the game.
Great story-line for the Muhl family to come to America to see their daughters play against each other...to have their niece join them for the game and to see all fans showing their support for Nika and Hana by waving Croatian Flags during the game.
Geno in the early days was unique in that he expected shooters to shoot even when they missed 4 or 5. Knowing shooters eventually make up for the misses.