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[QUOTE="BostonCanuck, post: 2575212, member: 6931"]
The Huskies put the game away in the first quarter, of course, with sensational shut down defense and a blitzing offense.  But the cost of such extreme exertion is that they got tired again.  I noticed that early in the second half, after they played two consecutive 30-second possessions on defense and then fouled or turned it over, they pretty much just let Louisville score a layup to avoid having to play a third.  Smart.  Fortunately, they did not have to play as much defense as they did against UCF.  Waltz wanted to try to win the game, and knew that his team would have to keep up the pace to maximize their offensive possessions.

So later on I though UConn basically just started doing enough to maintain a double-digit lead.  There is a trade-off to knocking your opponent out of the game early with a short bench.  I actually think UConn executed their strategy quite well, with some nice points in the paint from Azura and Gabby late in the game to keep it from getting uncomfortably close.  A solid win.
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