Marquette BET Postgame Thread

[oldude]

Caroline only had 3 shot attempts today but she impacted the game regardless. Her defense is improved, especially laterally, and she made some nice plays. No turnovers!

on a side note, does it seem she was moving a little gingerly?

What is it with the BY? First, we have JordyG suggesting that Paige looks like she's hurting. Now Caroline is moving gingerly? They're both fine. Nothing to see here.

 

[Centerstream]

I thought in the 2nd half Marquette got even more physical in the paint defensively and even put in players to "body up" Liv.

 

[HuskyNan]

Anyone seen Liv?

The 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists Liv?

 

[JordyG]

No, Paige was fine, and moving as well as she has since her return. I saw absolutely no indication of her hurting and I think she got right around the 15-20 mpg that she was supposed to get.

Take a look at some of her games from last year and look at today's game, then tell me the same. Not only her close outs, but cutting in coverage. Her off ball pace in transition was not so good as well.

 

[JordyG]

Caroline only had 3 shot attempts today but she impacted the game regardless. Her defense is improved, especially laterally, and she made some nice plays. No turnovers!

on a side note, does it seem she was moving a little gingerly?

Yes, especially after contact.

 

[HuskyNan]

UConn Full Box Score

#	Player	PTS	FG	3FG	FT	OR	DR	REB	A	PF	TO	BL	ST	MIN	+/-
3*	EDWARDS	8	4-9	0-0	0-0	4	7	11	0	2	2	0	1	29	11
10*	MUHL	7	3-3	1-1	0-0	1	3	4	1	3	0	0	0	22	3
13*	WILLIAMS	13	6-9	0-2	1-2	0	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	28	20
20*	NELSON-ODODA	8	4-7	0-0	0-0	1	6	7	2	3	2	0	0	22	-2
35*	FUDD	4	1-9	0-5	2-2	0	2	2	3	1	1	1	1	27	12
5	BUECKERS	2	1-4	0-0	0-0	0	2	2	2	0	3	1	1	18	11
14	JUHASZ	13	4-5	3-4	2-4	0	4	4	3	2	2	0	1	19	22
22	WESTBROOK	14	5-9	3-4	1-1	1	3	4	2	0	3	0	1	18	12
33	DUCHARME	2	1-3	0-2	0-0	0	3	3	2	1	0	0	0	15	11
TM	TEAM		-	-	-	1	1	2		0	0
TOTALS	71	29-58	7-18	6-9	8	33	41	17	13	14	2	5
GAME PCT	50.0	38.9	66.7
THIS HALF	32	12-26	4-9	4-6	4	11	15	8	9	7	0	2
HALF PCT	46.2	44.4	66.7
THIS QTR	12	5-11	2-4	0-0	0	5	5	4	6	4	0	0
QTR PCT	45.5	50.0	0

UCN Offense

Last FG	00:37 3PTR #22 WESTBROOK (51-71)
Last Lead	71-51 @ 4th-00:37
Largest Lead	30 @ 3rd-00:51 (59-29)
Largest Run	18-0

UCN Top Performers

PLAYER	PTS	REB	FG	AST
14 JUHASZ	13	4	4-5	3	16
22 WESTBROOK	14	4	5-9	2	14
3 EDWARDS	8	11	4-9	0	13
10 MUHL	7	4	3-3	1	12

UCN Foul Trouble

Player	PFs
10 MUHL, NIKA	3
20 NELSON-ODODA, OL	3

UCN Substitution Log

Sub	Player	Time	Score
OUT	14 JUHASZ	01:36	47-68
IN	3 EDWARDS	01:36	47-68
OUT	13 WILLIAMS	03:41	43-68
IN	5 BUECKERS	03:41	43-68
OUT	35 FUDD	03:41	43-68
IN	33 DUCHARME	03:41	43-68

UCN Specialty Stats

 

[JJTB]

I think points and rebounds from ONO, AE, and DJ

That’s it!

 

[oldude]

Take a look at some of her games from last year and look at today's game, then tell me the same. Not only her close outs, but cutting in coverage. Her off ball pace in transition was not so good as well.

Not saying that she's at the level of last season, or even earlier this season. But she is moving better than her first few games back, and there is absolutely no indication that she's hurting.

 

[UConnCat]

Anyone seen Liv?

?

No issues with Liv today. The post players played well.

The biggest issue to me was Azzi's shooting. They tried to get her going in the 2nd half but didn't happen. Bottom line is she needs to make shots. Paige was off but could be back-to-back games with the 2nd against a very physical team.

 

[JordyG]

Not saying that she's at the level of last season, or earlier this season. But she is moving better than her first few games back, and there is no indication that she's hurting.

Her movement last game was better than today. Take a look. Generally with knee injuries your straight ahead speed is less affected than stopping, starting, and cutting. When see straight ahead speed is affected, I worry.

 

[HuskyNan]

A. Edwards played 29 minutes; ONO played for 22 minutes
be careful of the title on the top of those charts.

Coincidentally, Liv, Aaliyah, and Dorka combined for 29 points, 22 rebounds

 

[huskeynut]

A good solid win.

Kudos to Marquette. They got their butts kicked in the 1st quarter and fought the rest of the way.

Paige and Azzi not pouring in the points - no problem. Dorka, E, Christyn & Aaliyah get it done. Defensively, Marquette really played our guards close. Made no difference. We have 9 players who can burn you on any given night.

Really good defense in the first half. Down a little in the second half.

Kudos to Nika for making Marquette pay by not guarding her.

Finals here we come!

 

[jaydee602]

Nothing lackluster to holding high scoring Marquette to 51 points. That's a yeoman defensive effort!

 

[UcMiami]

I thought the refs were terrible as per usual - two or three of the offensive fouls down low, the secondary defender clearly was in the restricted arc. And then they never called the moving screens on Marquette while they called two on Uconn. That said - great win and pretty good ball being played even with Fudd struggling.

Yeah , Myles appeared to be playing rugby out there, but I was happy to see Duffy pull her immediately after her second foul with the little extra.

Evina and Christyn are playing like seniors and Dorka is playing really well and we are finally also seeing the return of the Aaliyah from last year. And I am really happy with the way Nika is playing too.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[oldude]

Her movement last game was better than today. Take a look.

You're entitled to your opinion. I watched both games closely. Paige scored more points last game. Many were wide open 3's that all she had to do was catch and shoot. She moved better this game against a much more aggressive opponent.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[MD#12Fan]

Way to show 'em the glue factory ain't beckoning yet, old dude!
I thought, given the absurd differential in talent on the floor, Marquette, just from a fan-of-the-game perspective, played great. They stayed with the Huskies for the entire second half and showed terrific character and resilience. Coaches like Megan, not necessarily having access to a similar level of talent, are doing a great job of remaining relevant. Kudos to her!!!

Yes, she keeps it close. No disrespect, but I’m tired of Marquette. IMO, they’re that troublesome YMCA team that is always a pain in the butt and you never look good against. She reminds me of the Don Johnson character in Tin Cup that comes up to the 18th hole, a par 5, down by 2, and he lays up. That strategy may insure him of 2nd place but no chance of winning. Marquette down by 20 with 2 minutes to go in the game runs the shot clock down to the buzzer before shooting.
I know there are 100 good reasons why they play that way but I think a team always has to play to win the game. I guess that’s why I’m where I am and she’s where she is.

 

[Husky fanatic]

Who was wearing #10 today? Our Nika doesn’t drive to the basket. We are going to need Azzi’s offensive production at some point in time. Hope it’s there soon.

 

[mbr33ct]

Didn't this Marquette team put up 105 points in last nights game?

 

[jaydee602]

Megan Duffy is a class act. Marquette is in good hands for years to come. She kept the team motivated for 4 quarters despite being outscored by more than 20 points.

 

[Charliebball]

I thought in the 2nd half Marquette got even more physical in the paint defensively and even put in players to "body up" Liv.

I thought Marquette played fairly well defensively not giving UConn many unguarded three point shots.......it was important for UConn to experience that after so many easy offensive efforts......there will be very few if any easy games from here on in......

 

[mbr33ct]

Megan Duffy is a class act. Marquette is in good hands for years to come. She kept the team motivated for 4 quarters despite being outscored by more than 20 points.

Let's hope no other team out there is looking for a coach, the BigEast needs to keep the good ones.

 

[jaydee602]

Let's hope no other team out there is looking for a coach, the BigEast needs to keep the good ones.

I agree! And the Big East is attracting some young, talented coaches. Former players are thriving throughout the women's college game.