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Message: [QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 4811430, member: 1131"] Let us take account of the fact that two of the losses were in true road games, and one was on a neutral court. In two cases, the team that beat UConn was ranked higher than UConn at the start of the game. Most importantly, it is quite reasonable to speculate that this year's Final Four may consist of South Carolina plus the three teams that have beaten Uconn thus far. Of course, teams like USC, Iowa and LSU may have something to say about that, but it would not be a surprise if my guess turns out to be correct: a Final Four consisting of South Carolina, NC State, UCLA, and Texas. What happens if UConn goes into the NCAA Tournament with only 4 losses -- the three that they already have plus South Carolina? I would guess that would earn them a 3-seed, and a chance not to play any of these teams again until the Elite Eight. Of course, they would have to beat a very good team such as USC / Iowa / LSU / Ohio State in the Sweet Sixteen to get that far. Much depends on what happens in the next week against North Carolina and Louisville. On paper, UConn (even in its present weakened state) should be favored in both of these games. If they are able to win them, then I think South Carolina is the only remaining team on their schedule to whom they are likely to lose. I don't see Notre Dame or Creighton beating UConn, even if Ayanna and Caroline are still not available when those games are played. [/QUOTE]