Game thread: UConn-WVU

[semper]

I think the defense on both ends is over the top. Yet it is not a slow game. It's just a smothering game.

 

[Icebear]

Ten year old girl in my congregation whose father is 6'6" is now in size 12 women's shoes. That's right size 12 at 10 years old.

29-23 UConn.

KML scoreless in the first half.

 

[VAMike23]

Wonder when the last time was that KML went scoreless for a half (when playing most of it) ?

 

[Dairyair]

Kelly Faris-3333333333333333

 

[DaveDragon]

UConn is certainly not shooting the ball well but this game could be the most physical game I've ever watched in the women's game. Players are being mauled in the lane. My goodness. I don't object to physical play but this is ridiculous.

They've had some brutal physical games with Rutgers a few years ago. At least there isn't any scratching going on. Well, maybe there is, Bob is so clueless he'd never mention it.

 

[EricLA]

Dolson will not be in direct competition with Stewart who will be a 4.

in theory that is correct, but with Bree's wing span, i could easily see her taking Dolson's minutes if Stef doesn't step it up...

 

[Wbbfan1]

Maybe a bad shooting day tonight by KML means a good shooting day on Saturday.

 

[VAMike23]

Wow they gave up a 3 to end the half. OK it was a 2, but still. Hmmm.

 

[Samanthabrown3]

Ten year old girl in my congregation whose father is 6'6" is now in size 12 women's shoes. That's right size 12 at 10 years old.

Wonder if Geno is recruiting her. . .

 

[ThisJustIn]

Lordy I hate playing cupcakes....

 

[VAMike23]

Mute Jerry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Icebear]

in theory that is correct, but with Bree's wing span, i could easily see her taking Dolson's minutes if Stef doesn't step it up...

She is not physically built to take the punishment of the low post in college, especially, for 30+ games.

 

[EricLA]

boy what an awful half for UCONN. seriously making WVU look like a top 10 team. hopefully the 2nd half is better. i mean just really bad. UCONN has no post game. getting back to your point, if we have no post play next year, they will sit on the bench and Stewart will play...

 

[Icebear]

Jerry talks and gets himself in trouble.

 

[Dairyair]

Wonder if Geno is recruiting her. . .

My first thought, too, Samantha!

 

[Icebear]

boy what an awful half for UCONN. seriously making WVU look like a top 10 team. hopefully the 2nd half is better. i mean just really bad. UCONN has no post game. getting back to your point, if we have no post play next year, they will sit on the bench and Stewart will play...

Breanna will play many minutes just not in the low post in place of Stef. She will only play limited minutes at the 5.

 

[magical2]

Ugly ist half! The problem of lack of inside game,dependence on outside shooting,rebounding! Kelly and Bria who else?

 

[Icebear]

Ugly ist half! The problem of lack of inside game,dependence on outside shooting,rebounding! Kelly and Bria who else?

Problem is the amount of physical play inside and out tonight. A lot of lee way given to both teams. Tough to get clear in the post under these conditions plus it totally screws up the timing.

 

[magical2]

nice that if hayes gets into foul trouble, KML comes off the b ench. if another guard has foul trouble, it's good that banks is there too.

We are wonderfully deep on guards!

 

[magical2]

UCONN very cold to start the game. having nothing to do with WVU's defense either.

Scary part of this team! Dependence on outside shooting! TG for defense

 

[VAMike23]

2nd half thread ....?

 

[Icebear]

36-28 UConn.

 

[msf22b]

I haven't looked at your comments, trying to stay unbised, listening on the Mountaineer Radio Network, for some reason CBS won't let me pick up the radio feed from UConn in the Caribbean. And what do I hear?

1. Sounds like about 300 people in the XL from perspective of their miking
2. The announcer (didn't pick up his name), knows the game and appreciates good BB which seemingly is in short supply here.
3. Sounds like the Husky's are defending well, creating some havoc with their press and at times are giving up the open 3.
4. On offense, UCONN has continued a trend which I've noted before: not really consistent leadership and not great point- guard play, tons of missed shots, KLM taken completely out of the game and Steph having a tough night as well.
aside from Bria (at times) there is not a real consistent offense. Kelly had tons of open looks and missed most of them.
5. If we play Notre Dame like this, we'll be killed (my comment)

Remember, this is what it sounds like from WV's point of view.
He didn't complain too much with regard the foul differential (which is substantial) just noted a couple of very clear fouls that would have helped his team that weren't called

 

[Icebear]

Second half thread is up. Sorry, I was getting comfortable clothes on.

 

[VAMike23]

Thought Bria got fouled on that play. Hope her elbow isn't hurt too badlly....