Early line on UConn vs SC

[AzzisBraids]

Here's what I like: UConn has Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd and Blanca Quinonez. Those there have enough in offensive production to ignite this team. I also like our defense, UConn's defense was great last year and it's even better this year. Defensively, UConn is going to force SC into their 3rd, 4th and 5th options. I also like that Geno is the mastermind behind this all. He has had South Carolina's number in schemes. He will deploy another that we haven't seen to topple this team.

Here's what makes me nervous: Raven Johnson, she is a rebounding nightmare and now has unlocked her scoring ability. She's a dangerous player when left to her own devices. Taniya Latson and her drawing foul ability. She's another. Joyce Edwards making jumpshots is dangerous as well. I also don't like Agot Makeer in this matchup. She is long, lanky and can seemingly bolster this team.

All in all - I expect a fun game. My wish is that Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong resurrects their Final Four self from last year and decide to go off. If they do that, there's nothing that South Carolina can conjure that will vanquish UConn.

 

[VA Huskie]

We have confidence that Ash / KK and Sereh will get their confidence back.
This is it for Azzi —and she will show the country why she will be the number 1 draft choice in the WNBA
No doubt that the other 3 teams have gotten better from last year. Texas looks like UConn in a lot of ways.

Agree, although I don’t think Texas has the outside shooting we have (Fudd, Strong and Blanca), nor do we have the inside strength they have.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

I believe that UConn's players will rise to the occasion and play as they did in the last Final Four!
Anything is possible but our girls have shown a toughness that comes from knowing their teammates will have their back!
Yes SoCar, UCLA, and TX are all playing well coming into this Final Four but they haven't faced a defense like UConn's can present!
UConn is capable of bringing 32 to 38 points off the bench and the other 3 are not able to match that!
Have faith in our girls they'll make us proud!

 

[Cuango]

After watching the four top seeds win, I have much doubt that UConn will prevail this Friday. I think SC looked a lot better and will win the game. I hope I am not right. SC looked good last season also after beating Texas in the semi's but still lost to UConn. I hope the same thing happens this time.

It is really on us. If we play well, we will win! (I believe) Obviously, there are ways for us to lose but barring foul trouble or injuries, this game will be determined by how we play. I don’t believe they can win if we play well.