Maryland Game Thread

[StephStorrs]

Slocum is incredible. Ridiculously impressive and the very definition of a fighter. I don't follow the Terps closely, but she's a kid that makes me want to.

 

[HuskyNan]

Hell of a game by the UCONN women! They played like the champions they are. I don't see them losing a game this year and that includes the tourney. I hope my Terrapins make a deep run this year. Again great gutty win.

Thanks for the classy post. Congrats on a great game - Maryland was tough to beat.

 

[HGN]

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I was hoping Azura and Camaraderie would make the trip. Glad to see them.

 

[tonehill68]

Anyone want to see this team again in the tourney?

I do

 

[Blueballer]

WOW - What a great performance. Sick MVP, Foul trouble, Hosed by refs and a MD Guard shooting the lights out and we pulled it out in a sold out road game. What's NOT to LOVE!! And a HUGE shout out to Saniya. She has made some HUGE plays this year!

 

[HGN]

Am I the only one who gets nervous before the games?

NO !!!

 

[CocoHusky]

"I've never given UConn a thought -- that's not the school for me. I want to make a name for myself and my team and do something that's never been done before. That would be fun."
Destiny Slocum

Got to respect her hustle!
Not Even Mother Nature Can Keep Destiny Slocum Away From The Basket

 

[eebmg]

Geno wasn't sure if Katie would play tonight. He gave props to KLS, Kia, and Gabby.

Should have added Saniya. Besides clutch points. 5 assists and 0 TO. Unfortunately, I think Crystal Dangerfield took a step back. Hate to say it but Destiny wins the Freshman PG battle by KO. At least, Crystal Dangerfield sees has a target to strive for.

 

[Mdoggie]

"I've never given UConn a thought -- that's not the school for me. I want to make a name for myself and my team and do something that's never been done before. That would be fun."
Destiny Slocum

Got to respect her hustle!
Not Even Mother Nature Can Keep Destiny Slocum Away From The Basket

We've heard that numerous times before. How has it worked out so far?

 

[JavaMan]

How 'bout this!

 

[eebmg]

"I've never given UConn a thought -- that's not the school for me. I want to make a name for myself and my team and do something that's never been done before. That would be fun."
Destiny Slocum

Got to respect her hustle!
Not Even Mother Nature Can Keep Destiny Slocum Away From The Basket

More than hustle. Guts and skill as well. Geno gave her a sweet cheek caress and I am sure some nice words at end of game.

 

[huskeynut]

An absolutely amazing and gutty performnce.

Lou sick and owns the second half.
Gabby & Pheesa plagued by fouls.
We got Saniya 2.0 - The Terp Slayer
And with an ill coach and star - The Nurse was in the house. Just what the doctor ordered.

And props to Maryland - scrappy and very good team.

 

[JavaMan]

 

[Bajan Best]

Player of the game for me was Gabby Williams, Both Nurse and Katie Lou carried the team offensively at critical stages of the game... But Gabby was exceptional throughout... UCONN should have won this game by 20..

 

[HoopsFan21]

After Maya and Company's 90 gamer, I never thought we'd ever see another team even approach it again, and here we are 7 years later and in a position to smash that record. Not to bring the Wooden thing into it again, but we're basically talking about besting his streak twice in less than a decade. You basically need a decade just to play enough games to have an opportunity to have two of these streaks, and oh yeah there was a 47 gamer sandwiched in between. That's just insane.

 

[Carnac]

Two thoughts here. This game lived up to all of the hype and drama. Everyone got their money's worth tonight. First, a GREAT win by our girls. Geno can question a lot of things about this team, but he can no longer question their guts and fortitude, and refusal to lose. This game will come back to serve them well down the road. Iron sharpens iron. This game game shows the world just how tough and resilient UConn is this year. Geno coached his a** off tonight. He was the ringleader. He looked and sounded like crap. It was reported that he sent all Christmas day in bed. Get well Geno.

You didn't have to have a medical degree to SEE that some of our players (and coach) were under the weather. At times, I thought Lou was going to pass out right there on the court. BUT..................they gutted it out. The mark of a true champion. The next time UConn finds itself in a similar situation, they'll know how to get out of it.

In their weakened condition, their shots were just not falling tonight. You can't get any rhythm going when you're not 100%. This was Maryland's best chance at redemption. For the next four years, the possibility of beating UConn will diminish greatly. The next time these two teams play, it will be in Connecticut. Matching and passing that 90 game win streak seems a whole lot more likely now than it did 3 hours ago.

The team will no doubt leave immediately after the game for warm and sunny Orlando, Florida were they will get 2 full days of rest and medication, before they start league play against Central Florida on New yew's day. This summer, we were all wondering what kind of team we were going to have this year. I think THAT question has been answered. A tip o the turban the entire UConn team & staff on a job well done.

Tip in: Now where are all of those folks that predicted a Maryland win? Step up and be counted. Where are you? Just one more thing to say..........NEVER underestimate the heart of a champion.

Go Huskies!!!!

 

[tomcat]

Some reactions:
Saniya was not THE difference, but she was A difference. The 4th quarter shot was daggers, and her play in the first quarter was just amazing. Lovd hger 4th quarter block, too. She was there when needed.

Do not know how UConn eked this one out. It always felt close, even when UConn was ahead by 15. The two bigs in foul trouble was a real problem, and if this team loses this year, it will be the reason why. Maryland could score at will with players laying off the D because of fouls. Speaking of that, Slocum can play on my team any time. She's the best freshman I've seen, and IMHO, it's not even close.

Anyone who's down on Butler should consider the quiet but effective minutes she gave UConn in this game. She's not going to score 10 in 10 minutes, but she scores when she's open and clogs up the middle really well.

Williams was great while she was in, Collier less so. I was not watching the matchups very closely, but whatever plan they had to guard Collier really worked.

Katie Lou deserves a huge amount of credit for sheer grit. Without her 3s, UConn loses.

 

[JavaMan]

Dave and Doris' recap:

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[Blueballer]

Slocum just garnered some NFOY votes after tonight's performance.

No doubt but let's not think she scores like this all the time. In the 3 games before this she had 13, 9 and 8. Tonight was a great performance by her but it will be interesting to see if she builds on it.

 

[bags27]

Should have added Saniya. Besides clutch points. 5 assists and 0 TO. Unfortunately, I think Crystal Dangerfield took a step back. Hate to say it but Destiny wins the Freshman PG battle by KO. At least, Crystal Dangerfield sees has a target to strive for.

Different system, different expectations. By no means am I suggesting that Crystal is playing as well right now. But over the following 3 years, Crystal will become the great "system" player that Mo became.

 

[Naples Husky]

My heart can't take much more of this!

I agree completely!

 

[Aluminny69]

We've heard that numerous times before. How has it worked out so far?

Well, it worked for Harper and Maryland.

 

[Mdoggie]

Well, it worked for Harper and Maryland.

How long ago was that?

 

[mntncougar]

Late in the 4th qtr one of the tv announcers referred to KLS as "Sweet Lou." That's a well honored nick name in sports although most were baseball players. The original was a BasketBall player.
Anyhow, seems to me it fits pretty well. Certainly did tonight.

 

[CocoHusky]

We've heard that numerous times before. How has it worked out so far?

Pretty well actually Slocum looked liked she was having fun.