Game thread

[SCspur]

Composure is normally part of their game. Personally I think they were running out of gas more than anything.
So Muffet was a genius in the first half and now she's a loser - LOL

Completely agree total choke job by ND and it's funny because they almost did the same agaisnt SC.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Baskets in the Paint Final
Notre Dame 4 + 10 + 5+ 1 = 20
UConn 4 + 3 + 3 + 6 = 16

Willis Reed was in Hartford today.

 

[j66kicker]

I went to sleep during the Patriots’ game and missed our game. See that we won. Pretty routine?

 

[CL82]

Great win. Coming out party for Walker. Clutch play in crunch time.

 

[Charliebball]

Congrats to UConn for pulling it out when it counts.........nothing better then learning an important lesson and still winning the game..............congrats to a depleted ND team for putting up a great fight, MM should take a lot of positives from the game too...........

 

[oldude]

You're welcome. Glad ND could provide some adversity to overcome

Something tells me these two teams will meet again. Incredibly impressed with ND. Shepard has completely transformed her game. This game was very GOOD FOR WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

 

[Ct Dog]

Yes they are

 

[Kaizen]

Never in doubt !!!

Yes, we win ...

 

[trb123]

We won. I still think that the steel has not been tempered.
I hope it is bad iron and the smith needs more time to tool it.
I would rather not think the alternative.

 

[Blueballer]

This is one reason I rarely post on these treads during the game. I'm an emotional guy (shocker I know), and was dropping all kinds of 4 letter words at the TV during the game. No point in exposing all of you to that! LOL.

Absolute hell of a 4th quarter - probably one of the best quarters I've ever seen UCONN play against a tremendous opponent. All the credit in the world to Muffet and ND for outplaying/outcoaching UCONN and Geno for at least half the game. And KUDOS to our team for the fight and grit in one fantastical 4th quarter...

Hey that's OK. Just because I try to keep it positive towards the team for the most part on the boards, don't think I don't do my share of swearing during the game! But this business of Geno risking KLS in a game that was a "Lost cause" really took the cake for me.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Great win for the Huskies. They showed a lot of grit and determination. We have a lot to work on.
Notre Dame is the real deal. Should be an interesting season.. I like interesting seasons...

 

[augustaTC]

Lots of learning lessons for Geno to give the team next week.

 

[Centerstream]

Reminds me a bit of the Tennessee game last year in how ND's offense stagnated and the shooters went ice cold.

Final score won't tell the story of this one.

Yes it will, UConn took over the 4th quarter and the Irish folded. Appeared like UConn wanted it more during that 4th quarter.

 

[Kaizen]

Best news:
1. Lou is OK
2. We win

 

[Shades]

 

[Carnac]

The folks that attended today's game got their moneys worth. huge win today for the Huskies. they played like champions today.

 

[Blueballer]

Geno is talking now about Lou's injury - not risking their season in December for her health. And he didn't. She got hurt briefly after playing quite a while with no signs of pain or trouble. It was just the one tweak.

 

[huskyd]

Reminds me a bit of the Tennessee game last year in how ND's offense stagnated and the shooters went ice cold.

Final score won't tell the story of this one.

Kudos to ND for a great performance. They pushed UConn almost to the breaking point. I'm not sure the Irish "went cold." I think they were playing at a maximum level and simply reverted to their usual level of play. Not a criticism, just reality. I doubt they could play any better, but I don't feel in a rush to face them again. Again, excellent effort.

 

[JordyG]

You're welcome. Glad ND could provide some adversity to overcome

Your team has NOTHING to be ashamed of. Perhaps rested and at home this would have been a different outcome for ND. Trust me, we'll see each other again down the road. When your team hits the floor they come to do work. ND ain't quite done yet.

 

[SVCBeercats]

we WIN!!!
Ye of little faith. I can't believe how quickly some bailed on this team. At the end they showed true grit.

God knows how many rosaries Geno's Mother said during the 3rd and 4th qtrs.

 

[Carnac]

Kudos to Megan walker. she grew up a little bit today. She came through in crunch time and play like a champion .

 

[Orangutan]

I was so close to having something to hold over y'all for a few months

Jk, congrats on winning a good game.

I didn't really expect to win so it was actually not as stressful to watch as most games.

Fun little game of basketball.

Playing UConn is like trying to defeat the Final boss of a video game. You have to be almost perfect and it's never over when there's still time on the clock.

 

[EricLA]

Well I deserve a big plate of crow after this one. Really proud of how they played the last 7+ minutes of this game. Looked like an entirely different team with the heart and hustle.

Crow is really really delicious after a tremendous comeback and win...

 

[JordyG]

Kudos to ND for a great performance. They pushed UConn almost to the breaking point. I'm not sure the Irish "went cold." I think they were playing at a maximum level and simply reverted to their usual level of play. Not a criticism, just reality. I doubt they could play any better, but I don't feel in a rush to face them again. Again, excellent effort.

Frankly as at Nevada, because of their traveling, I think ND ran out of gas to some extent. Also, Young never could deal with UConn's length and it affected her on offense and defense. Her putting points on the board would have had a big effect on the outcome, I think. Unfortunately for her, it's not going to change when (and I mean when) she plays UConn again this year.

 

[SVCBeercats]

I went to sleep during the Patriots’ game and missed our game. See that we won. Pretty routine?

Other than the stranglehold I had on my bottle of nitro pills, no ... no problem at all.