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Message: [QUOTE="Huskee11, post: 2985379, member: 7171"] UConn is giving up only about three more points per game (56.5) than it did for all of last season (53.4). On the other hand, they are scoring 82.8 ppg versus 89.4 last season, almost 7 points less. Blocks are way down at 5.2 to 3.1, and steals, down from 10.2 to 6.5. Giving up about one more offensive rebound per game and three more total, but also getting about one more rebound per game. Shooting percentage against UConn still good for UConn, 34.3% versus 33.6% last season, and three point percentage defense is actually slightly better this season. UConn is also fouling about the same, 11.6 fouls per game versus 12.1 last season. So, it is fair to say that not having Gabby (87 steals) and Azura' (76 blocks) has hurt the numbers in those categories - but, the other numbers are fairly comparable. On the other hand, as noted before our scoring is down almost 7 points per game. Shooting percentage is 49.7% versus 53.3% last season. 37.6% from three versus 40% last season. About two fewer shot attempts per game, but about .6 more free throw attempts per game. I don`t have stats about UConn`s points in the paint, but my guess is that those numbers are down. The upcoming AAC schedule makes it likely that UConn`s scoring numbers will increase and UConn`s defensive numbers will improve. I would also add that before we get too nostalgic about last season`s defensive efforts, keep in mind UConn gave up 45 points in the second half against Notre Dame in Columbus and 12 points in overtime. 91 points in total to ND even though ND was held to 10 in the second quarter. [/QUOTE]

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