Houston Game Thread

[HuskyNan]

Kyla's 3-3 and has a new career high with 7 point. Terrific growth from her these last couple games.

 

[Kmoney]

I am really disappointed in the AAC refs this year. The amount of physicality they permit is ridiculous. I just saw their post defender just bang Nat in the back 3 times like she was pushing furniture. There's no call and it goes on continuously.

 

[oldude]

Love to see Kyla & Nat running the floor

 

[BigBird]

Another 2 for Kyla! 7 quick pts from her

These success moments are so vital for her progress. The kid can play. She just needs the work, confidence, and trust. She is going to be OK.

 

[TitleTown]

I am really disappointed in the AAC refs this year. The amount of physicality they permit is ridiculous. I just saw their post defender just bang Nat in the back 3 times like she was pushing furniture. There's no call and it goes on continuously.

These teams know that and take advantage of it virtually every game.

 

[HoopsFan21]

TLaw in now

 

[JavaMan]

 

[HoopsFan21]

Bent for 3!!! 86-36 2:51 4th

 

[oldude]

Finally, Molly drains a 3

 

[HoopsFan21]

88-38 2:01 4th TO Houston

 

[JavaMan]

 

[HoopsFan21]

Chong deep 3!!! 91-40 1:34 4th

 

[oldude]

Geno not going to like Molly missing a layup

 

[HoopsFan21]

91-42 final

 

[Tenspro2002]

Butler's lack of agility really exposed on that Houston possession.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Player of the Game: Gabby!!!

 

[JavaMan]

 

[JavaMan]

 

[JordyG]

Thank goodness that one's over. On to the next.

 

[ochoopsfan]

Baskets in the Paint--Final
Houston 12(2-2-3-5)
UConn 27 (6-8-9-4)

 

[Wbbfan1]

While never in danger of losing even if the opponent was Temple, hope the team plays better against Temple. Have we seen so many missed layups in the 1st quarter? It was like there was a cover on the basket. Guess we have to expect a game like this every once in a while.

 

[BigBird]

Thank goodness that one's over. On to the next.

And the next one is NOT a gimmie.

 

[hoophuskee]

Postage Geno summed it up best. The 1st time since he could remember they didn't play well. The 12;00 game 1st time this year (is that true?) and no shootaround etc.

 

[bags27]

Ya know what I see when I look at the box score: that Molly had the same number of ribbies as Lou. Just sayin' (again and again)

Lou brings tremendous offensive energy to the team and she is intense in man-to-man defense. But if she were to crash the boards a couple of times/game, it would lift this team, especially on a day when they're listless. Can't depend on Gabby and Pheesa to make all those plays.

 

[oldude]

Ya know what I see when I look at the box score: that Molly had the same number of ribbies as Lou. Just sayin' (again and again)

Lou brings tremendous offensive energy to the team and she is intense in man-to-man defense. But if she were to crash the boards a couple of times/game, it would lift this team, especially on a day when they're listless. Can't depend on Gabby and Pheesa to make all those plays.

Yes it would be nice if Lou pulled down an extra board or two, but UConn's game plan often has Lou releasing in transition along with Kia on the break, with Gabby & Pheesa cleaning up the boards. If the Huskies don't get a quick outlet, Saniya circles back to bring the ball up.

Against SC, I expect to see Lou hitting the boards more as it will take an "all hands on deck" strategy to rebound against the taller Gamecocks.

 

[bags27]

Hope you're right, oldude. trouble is, we so rarely see Lou really crashing that I wonder if she can suddenly be able to do that.

 

[Ozimoto]

Didn't get to see the game, but from what I remember of the past few years, they never do well with the early (12:00) starts. Looking at the final box score it doesn't look as bad as the comments were making it sound. The bench was pretty productive.

 

[HuskyNan]

Hope you're right, oldude. trouble is, we so rarely see Lou really crashing that I wonder if she can suddenly be able to do that.

It's hard to crash the boards from the perimeter.