Hartford game thread

[wire chief]

We are so ready for Stanford!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Well, I got the U Conn half of the score right. Hartford passed on a lot of scoring opportunities. A tribute to U Conn getting in their heads and youth.

 

[HGN]

Glad to see UConn dominating. But can anybody tell me what is wrong with Kiah ? Is she in the game and why so little offense?

 

[VAMike23]

Tuck is so confident around the hoop, with great economy of movement.

Tuck IS all about efficiency. Her hallmark!

 

[rvwsleep]

Kiah played a lot in the second half. UCONN wasn't looking to run up the score and was she didn't have many looks inside.
Overall I thought she played well. She was active defensively and a force on the boards. Granted against a smaller team but all in all I thought a good showing for Ms Stokes.

 

[pap49cba]

I swear, Jen gets better looking every year.

 

[johnnyc]

Glad to see UConn dominating. But can anybody tell me what is wrong with Kiah ? Is she in the game and why so little offense?

To me she looked a little lost at times on offense but seemed to get more comfortable the more she played. As usual her defense and rebounding were great. I think she only attempted 3 shots.

 

[pap49cba]

Don't know if anyone else noticed it but at one point KML was posted down on the blocks and threw a SERIOUS elbow into the chest of the Hartford player guarding her from behind. It was like, I'm sending you a message girl!!! Thankfully, the refs didn't see it.

 

[pap49cba]

Caroline Doty ‏@cdoty5
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[pap49cba]

John Altavilla ‏@jaltavilla 1h
“It will probably come back to haunt me to say it, but she is getting better day after day,” said Geno Auriemma of Saniya Chong

 

[pap49cba]

Rich Elliott ‏@elliottctpost 9m
Jen Rizzotti on @bigmommastef: `I can’t think of anybody else who you could say is better than Stefanie right now at that position.’ #UConn

 

[boontonbomber]

Seemingly few minutes for Tuck…hurt?

12 minutes. she must be hurting, and geno rested her knee for monday.

 

[pinotbear]

Glad to see UConn dominating. But can anybody tell me what is wrong with Kiah ? Is she in the game and why so little offense?

listening to the game recap on WTIC on the drive back, I believe they said that Kiah led the team in minutes played, and in rebounds, plus I know she had at least a couple of blocks - so, it's unfair to judge her game just based on points scored. She still looked just a tad out-of-sync on offense, but, not much - and, given the amount of time she played, I think it's fair to say that Geno wasn't too unhappy with her, because he left her in for a lot of minutes.

One thing that surprised me was that Geno let people play with early foul trouble. TBS picked up her second only about eight minutes in, and Geno left her on the floor. BB picked up her third in the first half, and Geno let her play. I don't know if it was because he felt that it wouldn't affect the outcome much, so he could use it as a test, to see if his players could adjust, or, if he felt that it was a necessary "learning curve" with the new emphasis on contact. But, both times, I was surprised that the "offending" player wasn't removed from action.

 

[UcMiami]

listening to the game recap on WTIC on the drive back, I believe they said that Kiah led the team in minutes played, and in rebounds, plus I know she had at least a couple of blocks - so, it's unfair to judge her game just based on points scored. She still looked just a tad out-of-sync on offense, but, not much - and, given the amount of time she played, I think it's fair to say that Geno wasn't too unhappy with her, because he left her in for a lot of minutes.

One thing that surprised me was that Geno let people play with early foul trouble. TBS picked up her second only about eight minutes in, and Geno left her on the floor. BB picked up her third in the first half, and Geno let her play. I don't know if it was because he felt that it wouldn't affect the outcome much, so he could use it as a test, to see if his players could adjust, or, if he felt that it was a necessary "learning curve" with the new emphasis on contact. But, both times, I was surprised that the "offending" player wasn't removed from action.

I thought the offense in general looked out of sink for most of the second half - Geno played mostly a four guard and Kiah line-up and they just didn't quite know what to do - Kiah would battle for low post and the guards would pass around the outside - Kiah would flash to the foul line and the pass would go to the wing - she would set a screen and the guard would mosey along in the other direction. In the first half with more starters in, the offense when Kiah was in the game flowed smoothly.
Wasn't sure why Morgan didn't get more playing time - she got pulled in the first half shortly after taking and missing a 3 from the top of the key - looked like a decent decision to me but I wondered if Geno wasn't happy with the shot.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Rich Elliott ‏@elliottctpost 9m
Jen Rizzotti on @bigmommastef: `I can’t think of anybody else who you could say is better than Stefanie right now at that position.’ #UConn

Dolson in my opinion should be the face of the game this year. A great player with a great personality, leadership, popular, and very comfortable on camera. Just a very likable (read marketable) young woman that is well spoken and doesn't have the broody fake "intense" attitude.

 

[Bigpetunia]

I thought the offense in general looked out of sink for most of the second half - Geno played mostly a four guard and Kiah line-up and they just didn't quite know what to do - Kiah would battle for low post and the guards would pass around the outside - Kiah would flash to the foul line and the pass would go to the wing - she would set a screen and the guard would mosey along in the other direction. In the first half with more starters in, the offense when Kiah was in the game flowed smoothly.
Wasn't sure why Morgan didn't get more playing time - she got pulled in the first half shortly after taking and missing a 3 from the top of the key - looked like a decent decision to me but I wondered if Geno wasn't happy with the shot.

Ah, yes, out of the sink and into the bathtub!

 

[HGN]

To me she looked a little lost at times on offense but seemed to get more comfortable the more she played. As usual her defense and rebounding were great. I think she only attempted 3 shots.

Thanks JohnnyC.....I couldn't get much on the game with Gametracker down , at least on my end.

 

[HGN]

To me she looked a little lost at times on offense but seemed to get more comfortable the more she played. As usual her defense and rebounding were great. I think she only attempted 3 shots.

Thanks JohnnyC.....I couldn't get much on the game with Gametracker down, at least on my end.

 

[DaddyChoc]

this isn't an XL pic

Jen looks great

John Altavilla ‏@jaltavilla 4m
@UConnWBB starting Hartley, KML, Dolson, MoJeff and Stewie #UConnwomen #BleedBlue

 

[Icebear]

You're right, DC, Jen was in a gray jacket yesterday.

 

[pap49cba]

You're right, DC, Jen was in a gray jacket yesterday.

Best take this up with John A. He posted the photo I copied.

 

[Uconngal]

That photo is from last years game at UHart. Note the Sandy Hook ribbon on Jen's jacket.

 

[Zorro]

I am sure she looks even better this year.

 

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[RockyMTblue2]

To those who ask: "What is so special about U Conn."