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Rudy1927 said:
Box score is wrong. They gave a 3 to Nika (assisted by Azzi) when it was the other way around. She had 24.
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Yes, here shows Azzi with 24 pts.

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When Geno goes over the film of this game with the team, I hope he calls attention of the screens they set. I’m not certain they were all legit, but they freed each other up a lot. Once we set better screens we can really become scary. Especially freeing Azzi up.
 
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AzzisBraids said:
UConn got a tough win.

Azzi was sublime. Christy Winters said it best “Get the ball to Fudd and get out of the way.” She decided in the fourth quarter that UConn wasn’t going to lose and so they didn’t. It was that simple. She was the missing piece as UConn has struggled in the 4th frame this year. That 8-0 run by herself looked easy and kudos to her team for feeding the best.

Dorka was a gamechanger on both sides of the ball. She isn’t scared to shoot or drive or whatever was needed. Keep her hands up on D and her and Azzi played who can make more threes.

Evina brought a strong spark off the bench. She was shifty and probed on O and D. Christyn did her best with what she was given. Nika played some good D down the stretch. Aaliyah really tried, but the yips continue.

Moving forward, screening, boxing out, and protecting the ball are so crucial. All in all, Marquette had a good strategy glad UConn sneaked away from this game with a win. All is well again
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Have say it again, love your moniker.
 
Again, a great game by everyone! Fudd and Dorka obviously, but Evina had great defense and points too, Nika played solid again, Christyn again was defensive force and scored points, Aaliyah didn't play as much as others had the hot hand, but boy did they turn it on in the 4th!
 
Ouremblem said:
When Geno goes over the film of this game with the team, I hope he calls attention of the screens they set. I’m not certain they were all legit, but they freed each other up a lot. Once we set better screens we can really become scary. Especially freeing Azzi up.
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That really applies from the end of the 3rd quarter to the final buzzer. Before that UConn's screens were Charles Barkley terrible.
 
Kaizen said:
Yes, here shows Azzi with 24 pts.

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Dont mess with my Azzi. Got to get the stats right when she wins 3 pt % awards
 
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Tonyc said:
When the season is over and IF we get healthy this could be Genos greatest coaching job of any coach ever. It is truly unbelievable what UConn has gone through this season.
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It must be tempting for Geno to start Evina while severely shorthanded. But he recognizes that her energy & calming influence off the bench are so valuable. And she seems to enjoy the role. LOL...plus she plays most of the game once she gets on the floor.
 
Just an image for now:

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eebmg said:
I think the defense turned around in the 4th when Dorka finally hedged hard and high protecting Azzi from some of those rough screens they were setting. I was afraid she was going to get a hip injury on some of them
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Agreed. They must have watch my chat posts because I was complaining about their poor high screens all game. I also complained that UConn's were rolling like logs to the hoop off those screens. Azzi needs to quickly see your chest numbers on those rolls or the defense will never respect the pass.
 
Tonyc said:
When the season is over and IF we get healthy this could be Genos greatest coaching job of any coach ever. It is truly unbelievable what UConn has gone through this season.
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I have been thinking that same thing for the past week or two... Coach of the Year... based on what has happened to the Team over this Season.
 
oldude said:
Some thoughts on the Marquette game:
  • With a BIG “grind it out” win at Marquette today, UConn has navigated the toughest part of their schedule, facing all the top tier BE teams along with TN over the past few weeks. With very little time off, while dealing with multiple injuries to key players, the Huskies will be a stronger team for it in March.
  • Marquette really worked to clog the lane, doing everything they could to keep UConn’s Bigs from taking over as they did vs DePaul. UConn stayed in the game in the first half only by hitting 50% from the arc on 6/12 shooting.
  • In the 2nd half Azzi took over on offense, with some help from her friends. Dorka, Christyn, Nika and Evina turned up the heat on D and UConn pulled away in the 4th qtr.
  • Once again, UConn appears to be plagued by missed layups. Some were tough shots with the off hand. Some were bunnies. But they were all shots you have to make in a tight game.
  • UConn now has the relative luxury of 5 days off to heal up and work through some things, finishing up the regular season with 5 straight home games. How the Huskies pull together all the pieces over the next few weeks will go a long way towards determining if there is a storybook ending for UConn WBB this season .
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Another on target post. The Shots that Azzi Fudd had today have been open to her for the past 3 games. Side or middle sliding into the basket would get her foul shots or scores. However, her shot was ON more today than the last game.T hose that think Fudd is a robot and should score 30 each game, don't know this breed. The best of the best have off nights. But as NAN pointed out, she plays very good defense and passes well and fills the scoring void with excellent play. Caroline, Fudd, great freshmen --and I'm proud of them and this TEAM that won when the odds were against them, Thank you GENO..
Layups count 2, three point shot get you 1 more. I won't bemoan their layup shooting, they made them when they needed to. I agree it would be nice if they slowed down a bit and hit those 2's ---but 3 or 2, give me the 3. (when they are hittin)
 
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SARG 2011 said:
Nika's defense especially in the 4th wow....now the team gets some much needed rest. Dorka has had two solid games in a row. Azzi is a machine
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Huh? E’s and Doris’s Defense. E battled all day with a bigger player, multiple steals - Dorka’s hedging which led to a steal, her hands in the passing lane leading to a steal - Nikka hustles but was out of position most of the game. I’ll say the 4th qtr was her best on defense but when we are healthy I don’t see her playing much
 
JordyG said:
Agreed. Azzi and Dorka get my co-stars of the game, but in many ways, Nika was the real star.
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I defer to your expertise. My choice for player of the game--TEAM. I was enchanted by the way that 4th quarter went, but I predicted it. Geno was holding them back on fouls and finally let them play tough D in the 4th. I Couldn't be happier with any Uconn team more than these 2 or 3 past games. TEAM BADASS.
 
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Lots of good developments. Azzi, Dorka and Evina had great games. I'd like to see more players in a position to rebound when we shoot. I don't see where it makes a lot of sense to have Dorka shoot 3's with basically no one under the basket to rebound. I'm fine with ehr shooting 3's but some players need to hit the boards or we will continue to get out rebounded. Marquette had 5 more rebounds today than we did. We only had 6 turnovers though and recently have been doing a little better in that regard and that is tremendous news. Cutting turnovers by that much made a huge difference. hitting 10 three pointers didn't hurt either. (10-20 today).

I'd like to be in cumbaya mode but we still are limited by what players we have available. Thank God we have them but imagine a team where Azzi is only needed to supplement rather than carry the offense? Where Dorka can focus more on defense and rebounding. Where CW is our defensive stopper and fast break converter. Where Caroline can post up her player under the basket and is not needed to shoot 3's. Where Paige orchestrates the symphony and Liv clogs the middle, blocks shots and distributes assists.
 
The game started like the Villanova game, but the UCONN 3s kept it close. Again, UCONN was missing the layups and Marquette was getting several lucky shots. This time the 4th quarter, which was not very different than the one against Villanova, demolished Marquette.
 
6 turnovers , Hands up not dropping down avoiding fouls , fouls 10, 46% floor, 50% from 3, and 57% from the line. We are improving individually and as a team with 3 key players on the bench. with that said when those 3 can play again. Lookout here comes tomorrow
 
I suspect few remember, but I posted a few years ago that Mikes Hard Lemonade Mango flavor is my "go to" drink when UCONN is in a tough game. I don't know why, but it seems to turn the tide UCONN's way in the game. Sometimes it only takes one to get things going right...other times ... like today, it takes a few more than one. Needless to say, I'll be making a trip to the store before Friday's game!! :):D:cool:

I thought EVINA was OUTSTANDING in the 2nd half...especially 4th qtr. this was one of those games that shows how serious she is about her reason for coming back for another season... "Unfinished Business". Great Game by E, Azzi, Dorka, CW, and Nika orchestrating like a Maestro.

GO HUSKIES!!!
 
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