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[QUOTE="Tonyc, post: 4941542, member: 73"]
Well here we are.  Elite 8.  USC is gonna be a tuff grind it out game.  But havent we been playing like that for quite a while.  A suffocating defense and with the best player in WCBB we have survived.  I would think as many of you have mentioned we will need a deeper bench Monday night.  During one of Geno's interviews he mentioned we were tired.  It showed late in the game as Duke was able to get more easily open and make some shots.  This was a slowed down game and to have a 20 pt lead in a slowed down game is really really good.  To lose that big lead is something that needed to be addressed.  We may need to go 6 or 7 deep tomorrow night to avoid getting tired and avoid foul trouble.

UConn has grown into a very solid team.  We know are roles and we are very proficient in executing our game plan.  Defensively we suffocate opponents.  This will be a big problem for USC.   Paige can score and take over games with a high efficiency.  This is huge moving forward.

I feel if we avoid injuries and foul trouble our defense will do the talking for us.  We will need rest and that means time outs and use of a deeper bench.  I expect UConn to play a deliberate game not rushing on offense which may lead to a lower score.  If our defense creates alot of turnovers we could run up the score.  I like our chances in this game alot.  I like the way we have been able to control games too.

UConn by 5 in this game.
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