Kibitzer Bad-Ass award - UCONN vs. Texas

[EricLA]

On a night where Texas not only gave UCONN all they could handle, but seemed to outplay us for significant stretches (especially in the 1st half), UCONN gutted out a tough come from behind win. Since I watched the entire game, some comments before I post the voting:

Lou - she's my POG - shiner and all. Texas limited her a LOT but when she was open, she made it count. And she as terrific defensively.

Azura - she was the difference maker at several points - unguardable with her size and speed.

Gabby - some inexplicable TO's in running the offense from the top of the key, but her stats were close to a triple double (9 points, 11 boards, 6 assists).

Crystal - at times quiet, had a chance to nail a dagger 3 and missed it, but hit the dagger FT's at the end. And she OOZES confidence - LOVE the ball in her hands at all times.

 

[Sonny44]

Crystal; played a great game and iced the W with two late free throws.

 

[Rema64]

Lou - tough lady. She got mauled tonight and still put up 19 points to lead the team.

 

[Bronxjeff]

Katie Lou was indomitable! She is just great.

 

[Kaizen]

I vote Lou.
But Kia's 6-6 FT is awesome.

 

[chrissaran]

Katie Lou gets hit a lot. This isn't like Tiffany Hayes always hitting the floor because she would drive and be off balance. Katie Lou is getting slammed. Her eye was almost shut by the end of the game. I disagree with Rebecca. Intentional or not, you can hit someone in the eye with your elbow. Same goes with hockey and the stick and football and tackles. Intent doesn't play into the call. Also, she got fouled at the end of the first on her last second 3-point shot.

 

[oldude]

Really tough call. Love the way Lou played all game, but I gave it to Danger for the ice water in her veins when she knocked down the last 2 foul shots. As she was getting ready to shoot, I couldn’t help but think of the Tulane game last year when she clanked several missed FT’s with the game on the line. What a difference a year makes.

 

[Los24]

Lou for having zero fouls and zero turnovers in a game that UConn had plenty of both and was handing it over quite a bit. Also for all the inbounds during late game and always getting it.

I love the way (determined) Kia and Crystal played the whole game.

 

[sarals24]

I voted for Lou but I have no idea where we'd be this year if Crystal wasn't a completely different player. She's amazing.

 

[chrissaran]

Can't disagree about Crystal. However, where would UConn be without Lou. How about tonight?

 

[huskeynut]

I voted for Crystal - ice water in those veins! But we really needed a co option. That would be with Lou!!!!!

 

[ochoopsfan]

Chuck Wepner, The Bayonne Bleeder, votes for Lou

 

[BroadwayVa]

Really tough call. Love the way Lou played all game, but I gave it to Danger for the ice water in her veins when she knocked down the last 2 foul shots. As she was getting ready to shoot, I couldn’t help but think of the Tulane game last year when she clanked several missed FT’s with the game on the line. What a difference a year makes.

As Geno and I remembered --she was magnificent in that as a Frosh she missed both in a similar situation--- A bit away from being a Frosh--look where she has arrived??

 

[Longtime fan]

I voted for Lou but I have no idea where we'd be this year if Crystal wasn't a completely different player. She's amazing.

Crystal's improvement was the difference. She is a point guard to reckon with. Texas' plan was to not let her or Lou get threes. They did a pretty good job.

 

[Txhoopsalot]

I voted for Samuelson, but I was impressed with Dangerfield's game tonight also.

 

[vtcwbuff]

Would have been a blowout if Collier had made the tip to Texas.

Good game from Williams, Samuelson ans Dangerfield.

Stevens needs to learn how to post up.

 

[jaundicedeye]

Lou - tough lady. She got mauled tonight and still put up 19 points to lead the team.

Agree and that is exactly why KLS is the badass tonight!

 

[DEFCONN1]

Katie Lou. Black eye. Bad Ass!

 

[Plebe]

I voted for Samuelson, but I was impressed with Dangerfield's game tonight also.

I agree. Lou was Badass 1A, Crystal was 1B.

 

[Woof 101]

Wow, many ways to go here, obviously Katy Lou takes a pounding beyond what one would think and carries on. CD has elevated her game and moxie to that of DT.
Nothing against the Kibitzer award but without any of the six that played tonight this is a loss. Bad-Ass goes to the team.

I realize the the intensity of love for the team on this forum and the disdain for the opposition. It is very commendable that Texas was included in the pole. Good job by the OP on this one!
Karen Aston is on top of the game and aware of what is needed. Texas did a super job of packing the house (free shirts on every seat) and giving the ESPN Monday night crowd a taste of good woman's basketball. A Bad-Ass nod to her for proving UConn is not bad for the game.

 

[MilfordHusky]

I understand that Lou passed the audition for the Black Eyed Peas.

 

[MSGRET]

Lou, she shot 58% from the field, 50% from 3pt land, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, o fouls or t/o's, and did most of the damage with a shiner.

 

[enigmatic]

Lou. Black eye. No problem.

If I had to be technical though, I would give the award to their free throw shooting. Yes it has been dismal as of late but they couldn't have picked a better game to start making them today sans those that Lou missed at such a critical moment.

 

[paisan]

Crystal; played a great game and iced the W with two late free throws.

Two key plays Crystal made ..setting up azure for two and hitting both fits..won game

 

[UConnNick]

I voted for Katie Lou, but we don't win that game without Stevens. They had nobody who could guard her. Yes, her defensive lapses cost us something at that end, but she was clutch in the second half when we had to have her offense.