Game Thread: UCONN/Baylor

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Rich Elliott ‏@elliottctpost 4m
#UConn outscored @BaylorWBB 10-2 over final 5:12 to earn a 66-55 win. @bre_stewart had 18p/11r/4a. @Breezyyy14 had 17p. #bleedblue

[URL='https://twitter.com/elliottctpost']Rich Elliott ‏@elliottctpost 6s
Sims scored a season-low 20p on 4-25 FG for @BaylorWBB. Did not score over final 10:53. #UConn
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[ctchamps]

Because there were fewer calls doesn't mean it didn't have an impact.

I think I stated that. UConn's first half foul trouble and the lack of Tuck took away UConn's defense in the second half allowing Baylor to make the runs they made. The damage was done in the first half.

 

[UConnChapette]

How am I uninformed? Tell me one thing I said that was uninformed. Oh and by the way I have forgotten more about this game then you will ever know. Don't stoop to calling names you look like a child.

Kiah Stokes had a double-double against Stanford - 13 rebounds, 10 points and 6 blocks as well. How is that not "meaningful minutes in meaningul games"?

 

[easttexastrash]

John Altavilla ‏@jaltavilla49s
For #UConnwomen Stewie was 4 of 14 and Mosqueda-Lewis was 3 of 12. But Sims was 4 of 25 for @BaylorWBB

Well, they are three of the five to know. And this game shot a combined 7 of 51. Sounds like some good defense was played by both teams.

 

[Aluminny69]

I think this game will do the Huskies a lot of good.

I agree. Unfortunately, Uconn won't have to play at this level again until the final four. I just don't think Louisville is that good. Would love to see a Baylor- Stanford game, that would be very interesting.

 

[Replicant]

Had I not seen the game with my own eyes, but only listened to Mowin's and Burke's pablum , I would have concluded that Baylor won by 10 against all odds.

 

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Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 2m
Most impressive part of #uconn's Moriah Jefferson great line is zero turnovers. That's remarkable in game like this

 

[Icebear]

I think I stated that. UConn's first half foul trouble and the lack of Tuck took away UConn's defense in the second half allowing Baylor to make the runs they made. The damage was done in the first half.

My point is the calls in the first half changed much of UCONN's ability to be as aggressive as usual.

 

[VAMike23]

Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 2m
Most impressive part of #uconn's Moriah Jefferson great line is zero turnovers. That's remarkable in game like this

I saw that in the box. Remarkable stat

 

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Rebecca Lobo ‏@RebeccaLobo 19m
By the way, this announce crew (Steph White, DB & Mowins) is ridiculously good together.

Whatever you say Rebecca.....

 

[Icebear]

Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 2m
Most impressive part of #uconn's Moriah Jefferson great line is zero turnovers. That's remarkable in game like this

I really wanted the ball in her hands and not Bria's at the end. I trust MoJet more.

 

[Icebear]

Spectacular game for MoJet.

 

[msf22b]

Rebecca Lobo ‏@RebeccaLobo 19m
By the way, this announce crew (Steph White, DB & Mowins) is ridiculously good together.

Whatever you say Rebecca.....

I sure would like to know who committed the foul and who has come in and out.

 

[pap49cba]

What a great homecoming for MoJet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bschwartz]

For what it is worth...I will take Kiah's blocked shots and outstanding effort on the boards over her scoring big points. We have plenty of scorers. Kiah brings a dimension to defense and rebounding (offensive and defensive) that plays a critical role at key points of so many games.

Show that Iowan some love!

Will be interesting next year for her with lots of new blood in and some gone. Unknown how much the Frosh will play next year...within reason that she could average a double double every night she wants it.

 

[Zorro]

I sure would like to know who committed the foul and who has come in and out.

Yeah. It would be nice if they would pay SOME attention to the actual game.

 

[Flyegirl]

Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 2m
Most impressive part of #uconn's Moriah Jefferson great line is zero turnovers. That's remarkable in game like this

MoJeff was awesome in this game. I cannot believe the improvement over last year! She is having a great year.

 

[msf22b]

Spectacular game for MoJet.

Agree!

 

[Zorro]

The best offense is a good defense.

 

[Replicant]

Hartley hit some big shots, too. Bria did have some "duh" moments, but overall, up to the task..

True, but she's a senior AA and we are supposed to count on her big shots. Perhaps somewhat unfairly, but none-the-less true. Mo's effort and athleticism is mind numbing...her bball IQ and instincts are off the charts! The best part about UConn ball is that it doesn't have to be an either/or situation. Props for Mo takes nothing away from Bria's contributions.

 

[pap49cba]

So just to summarize.... We shot the ball like we were blind, the refs decided they were going to foul out our entire starting line-up and we still held Sims to a season low and won by double digits. Not a bad night!!

 

[EasyEd]

I was looking at the game flow chart from the ESPN gamecast, and it seems pretty obvious that after Baylor pulled to within 1 (50-49) at the 10:53 mark of the second half, UConn held them to only 6 points over those last almost 11 minutes.... That's pretty good D.

 

[Replicant]

Jim Fuller ‏@NHRJimFuller 2m
Most impressive part of #uconn's Moriah Jefferson great line is zero turnovers. That's remarkable in game like this

Not included in those props was her defense of Sims. Mo almost single-handedly held Sims 12 points under her average. She even embarrassed Sims by stealing her playbook - picking Sims' pocket and taking it in for a lay-up.

 

[pap49cba]

And.... the best acting award goes to....................

 

[MilfordHusky]

OMG - Sims took some of the worst, unforced shots I've ever seen. Her Baylor teammates kept them in the game. Baylor's supporting cast deserves a lot of credit.

To me, it looked as if she was trying to get a foul call on every shot. She may have been watching SkyDig tapes.