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As always, Paige's task is a lot easier the more her teammates score. Ash was the rock in the first two rounds, but has had a harder time scoring since. But her defense has not faltered.
My prediction for our offense is that Ash will find open shots again, mainly because I don't expect Iowa's guards to be able to stop her. If Ash score 15+ then Aaliyah can score 20+ and Paige can score 25+. Then the game will be ours.
On defense, I think Nika can annoy Caitlin's shots just enough to hold her under 30. They depend on Stuelke and Martin scoring 12+ points each, but Paige and Aaliyah will make this much more difficult. Also, the loss of Molly Davis hurts their offensive and defensive flow. Affolter and Marshall are not going to be able to score much over Ash and KK, and if KK or Nika start hitting shots, this will be a long night for the Hawkeyes.
So, the question is, who on UConn will find their stroke and be able to support Paige and Aaliyah? It could be any of them, but I'm betting on Ash. She is really the key.
I'm predicting an 8 point UConn win, something on the order of 81-73
My prediction for our offense is that Ash will find open shots again, mainly because I don't expect Iowa's guards to be able to stop her. If Ash score 15+ then Aaliyah can score 20+ and Paige can score 25+. Then the game will be ours.
On defense, I think Nika can annoy Caitlin's shots just enough to hold her under 30. They depend on Stuelke and Martin scoring 12+ points each, but Paige and Aaliyah will make this much more difficult. Also, the loss of Molly Davis hurts their offensive and defensive flow. Affolter and Marshall are not going to be able to score much over Ash and KK, and if KK or Nika start hitting shots, this will be a long night for the Hawkeyes.
So, the question is, who on UConn will find their stroke and be able to support Paige and Aaliyah? It could be any of them, but I'm betting on Ash. She is really the key.
I'm predicting an 8 point UConn win, something on the order of 81-73