MD Postgame Thread

[Longtime fan]

Actually, Ayanna had two jump shot from about 8’. In very pretty plays, I might add

Excellent. I missed them.

 

[RedStickHusky]

This is exactly what I saw, it was a couple of poor decisions that did us in. But I really don’t think I’ve ever been this proud of any of our teams after losing. Next year when everyone is available LOOK OUT! Arguably his best team yet.

Every goal they've had for this season remains in play and achievable: BE conf and tourney titles and the natty. Geno told us weeks ago that they weren't going undefeated.

 

[CONNCAN]

But the magnificent seven were victorious. I agree that we had no business hanging with Maryland. I disagree with you about the killer A's ( except for Edwards ). Aubrey went into her " I do not dare shoot mental shell" again, and every time she hesitated, she missed. So she just played the lay-up game. And she is not a good ball handler when she puts it on the floor. If we had the Aubrey who showed up against Princeton, we might have stolen this one. As for Patterson, she did well but she is not yet showing a game "necessary to defend." She still has not taken a shot beyond a lay-in or put back. So Maryland just plants someone in the paint and they fight each other. I think Ines is not physically ready to handle more than a quarter's worth of game. She did well in the first quarter. Then, she lost both steam and confidence. Did someone tell her, "don't ever shoot the ball?" They didn't even need to defend her, knowing she was looking for a passing option. I give her credit, nonetheless. No one expected her to ever be on the court if we had less than a 40 point lead. Caroline woke up a bit, but she was awful in ball security. She threw the ball away two times in the first two minutes. And
the " back court " pass to Edwards was what an eight grader might do. I agree about patience. We might as well just enjoy the Xmas holidays and look in on the Lady huskies again near the end of January. With luck ( of which this team has had little to none ), we might have a competitive team again. I need DeBerry to sink one of those outside shots. She needs the confidence.

Aubrey game is more suited to having a really good Point Guard feeding her slash and dash game vs. someone who looks to pull up. Its simply not her game. It was evident today that Aubrey missed not having Nika Muhl out there. Still, Aubrey came up with a "Double-Double" today, which you would have to say, even in a loss, was impressive. (2nd D-D in a row)

 

[HuskyNan]

Anybody that thinks those players aren't sitting in the locker room thinking they let one get away, has never played a sport.

We fans weren’t in the locker room and we didn’t play. We fans didn’t expect the team we cheer for to be within 15 or so points in this game but the Huskies, surprisingly, had a chance late

The athletes are probably disappointed; we fans are thrilled and proud of how they played. Anyone who expects the fans to “feel one got away” is doomed to disappointment if they think we should be in agreement

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Who are they? Serious question. I have no idea.

Since this is a serious question.

Allie Kubek (torn ACL)
Emma Chardon (torn Meniscus)
Mila Reynolds (sick)
Ava Sciolla (sick)

 

[southofnorth]

It is my opinion, foolish though it may be, The 4 UConn players injured could have played this Maryland team 4 on 5 and won. Not impressed with Maryland at all. I had to laugh at Sellers complaining about the under cut call and a few seconds later was called for undercutting herself. She also is the worst kind of flopper, one who laughs about it afterwards.

The flops bothered me because there were multiple times where they resulted in players falling over her or other Maryland players that flopped. That’s not just unsportsmanlike, but also dangerous. There needs to be an emphasis on calling flops. I’m not sure if they’re called technicals or flagrants or whatever else, but they need to be cleaned up because so many teams do this, coaches teach to do it, and then it just raises the likelihood that players get hurt or games get decided by bogus calls (early on or late in the game).

 

[Longtime fan]

I am a fan who believes 1000% in the UCONN program and team. Probably one of a few who last year thought we could beat SC in the Championship game....But going into this game, with the number of people we were down, including three starters.... I was praying that we could escape by losing less than 20. I have wholeheartedly surprised and amazed by what I saw today. A game where they were down by single digits, on the road, and with three players playing today (Ines, Amari, and Annaya) who really have seen limited minutes. The fact we played the close makes me feel 1000% better if we were to play three months from now with all our players back. This team when healthy is going to be a beast and people should be worried to face them. I was disappointed in Brenda talking about how both teams are down on manpower. Her team should have won by twice the amount they won by. I remember last year thinking, all the teams who beat up on UCONN and celebrate like they did something amazing better not see this team in March/April, because it will be very different then.

If we get ( and keep) healthy, and have all of February to play together, we can become a monster. We can" payback" certain people who mis-treated us in December. Frankly, it has to be a good thing that Geno is being forced to use Ines and DeBerry. Not to mention more Patterson.

 

[HuskylnSC]

2 things I swear Maryland got 3 strait jump balls. And I hate to say it but Edwards is going to take out the whole damn team

They did get consecutive jump balls. We took the ball out at the end of the half and quarter to flip the arrow back.

 

[Zarathustra]

I thought Amari played really well. I don’t have any complaints about her play today. Keep it going, kid!

I loved that Amari Block on Sellers (?) driving down the lane.. classic! Go Amari! Be strong!

 

[RedStickHusky]

The athletes are probably disappointed (I said this); we fans are thrilled and proud of how they played (I agree with this). Anyone who expects the fans to “feel one got away” is doomed to disappointment if they think we should be in agreement (said nothing like this anywhere).

 

[HuskyNan]

She spoke on her team having injuries and being undersized. I don't see how any of that gets someone butthurt. Just seems like a stretch

Butthurt? My goodness, Husky fans are becoming more outraged with every post

 

[Zarathustra]

I m estatic that CD out of her funk.. 13 pt 7 bds, 3 asst.. the TO s she will clean up… we need her big going forward

With the UCONN " read and react" offense we had those turnover due to timing and less
practice time working on making those passes " work". This too will be ironed out with time!

 

[and one]

Late to the party here as I had to record the game and just finished watching.

A surprisingly close game. I'm sure Maryland is celebrating their victory; at some point dark thoughts will damped things as they internalize that at home, against a severely underwomened team that made a million turnovers, that they still gave up 78 points and won by a mere 7. Perhaps we'll see them again in March - I hope so.

The refs didn't distinguish themselves. The Terps we're floppin and the refs buyin.

 

[HuskylnSC]

Since this is a serious question.

Allie Kubek (torn ACL)
Emma Chardon (torn Meniscus)
Mila Reynolds (sick)
Ava Sciolla (sick)

Kubek hasn't played at all because of the injury. Chardon came off the bench in the first game and was injured after 5 minutes. Reynolds averages 6 minutes and 1.3 points. Sciolla averages 3.3 minutes and zero points. so, yeah, they were decimated by injuries.

 

[SJF]

Edwards has not taken out a single player. Her involvement is purely coincidental and was only because opposing players were playing aggressively and Aaliyah was doing what she was supposed to be doing—trying to make a basketball play.

It was a joke dude.

 

[RedStickHusky]

With the UCONN " read and react" offense we had those turnover due to timing and less
practice time working on making those passes " work". This too will be ironed out with time!

I thought the same thing, synchronization with ball movement and cutters was just a little off most of the game

 

[uconnever]

You must be seeing a different Lou?

I just see her make a shot and then they run the exact same play and she is open again and doesn’t take the shot, she just for me, makes a couple of strange decisions a game. She has been Awesome this year, but she makes bad decisions on defense and maybe I think Nan said something I didn’t think about. This is a new level for her and she is banged up and when you’re tired you make mistakes and poor decisions. She constantly gets beat and is overly aggressive with her hands and hips trying to catch up instead of giving up two points. She is always in foul trouble and is too important to make those silly mistakes. There is no excuse for her getting that many fouls so early today knowing her team’s player situation. Give up the two points and live to fight another day. She’s scoring for us but also her silly fouls are putting us in a position where she can’t help us because she’s on the bench.

 

[BobbyJ]

Or maybe fans here do understand that perspective but just don't feel like focusing on the mistakes that were made in key moments of a winnable game. Maybe with all the injuries the team is experiencing, and maybe with what the coach is going through now, some fans just don't think today is the day to focus on the "woulda, coulda, shouldas" of a winnable game. I know that's how I feel.

Yes, it was a winnable game.

Sure, that’s possible. But there’s nothing wrong with seeing it either way.

 

[nastynatty]

Every goal they've had for this season remains in play and achievable: BE conf and tourney titles and the natty. Geno told us weeks ago that they weren't going undefeated.

exactly. not too much to complain about considering this injury-depleted team already has 3 top 10 wins under their belt & their only 2 losses came to top 25 teams without our full roster.

 

[Zinethar]

Yes UConn had too many turnovers. Expected to have more than usual with player combinations that are new to them. To me that was not a help but they would have likely won fairly easily if Maryland was not on fire from the 3 point line. Every time UConn get it down to about even Maryland would hit 2 more es. I agree that was called by problematic 3 point defense but tough D is difficult when there is mostly no bench. Players could not afford to foul and it hurt an incredible performance by this great team. I was super proud of all of them!

 

[browns]

This team with only 7 players and only 1, Edwards, is the starter, has done great job.

Lou is also a starter

 

[Zarathustra]

Nice analysis but I’d like to stand up for Lou. She came from Fairfield where she might have to play 2 or 3 ranked teams a year, and not within a few week span. Now, she’s unexpectedly become the focus of every opponent’s - ranked opponent’s - defense. And apparently she‘s been playing so hard, her foot is sore and she’s a little gimpy and therefore less mobile. It’s got to be taking a toll.

All the credit in the world to her that she’s become so important to the team in such a short period of time. But folks need to remember that while she’s used to being The Guy at Fairfield, being The Guy at UConn is another universe. I have tremendous respect for what she’s accomplished.

i honestly think she’s just wearing down. Her foot hurts and she’s getting the physical treatment all other stars at UConn get. I’m happy she gets a week to recharge her batteries

I agree with HUSKY NAN. I recall during the summer when some of the Boneyard was questiong whether
LOU LOPEZ SENECHAL is the real deal.... Now we know.. Lou has double figures in ALL her UCONN games!
One tough cookie and a great teammate !
Go LOU! Be Healthy. Z

 

[Zarathustra]

Despite the loss, here's why I liked this game. All the UCONN players learned to impact the game, but in different roles.

Patterson figured out she can score outside the paint and still get rebounds.

Ines experienced the difference between a Princeton defense and an athletic defense of MD. She did fine, it's just a whole different feel and rhythm. Geno hugged her at the end.

AE is officially in BEAST MODE PERIOD.

Amari seemed to play with more instinct and less hesitation. Block on Sellers was crushing. She had better body control on close outs.

Aubrey missed the qb to throw her the long outlet when she beats everyone down the floor. She didn't force jumpshots. She rebounded like a DEMON.

Caroline still pressing a bit, but that's the competitor. She had some nice cuts and work under the basket.

I loved the scene of GENO giving Ines some deserved KUDOS at the end of the game, NICE!

 

[Gus Mahler]

I join the ranks of the proud.

FYI: The Princeton game was Thursday.

 

[browns]

I mean this in the most cordial way, but would someone kindly explain why mentioning Paige and Ice is against the rules. They are in fact injured are they not and can't play. They are among the injured who can't contribute to the team's effort in every game it plays this season.

Because they haven't been on the team all year..on the roster yes but not really on the team..they aren't playing this year while Azzi,Dorka and Nika will be

 

[BlueSkyGLW]

Let's hope we never get to see Aaliyah reaching her physical limits before the others come back.

I often refer back to the junior years of Gabby & Kia when they were basically 7 deep and played six against the strong teams. Aaliyah is a workhorse but she has a lot of weight to carry, unlike Gabby. So, her stamina will likely be affected and exhaustion before season-end is likely to set in......but that is conventional wisdom. Who knows? She may have worked herself into great shape. On this team, only Aubrey is the kind of athlete Gabby was.

Even if they qualify for the NCAA tournament with a mix and match lineup for a while, if they are to go deep into the tournament and keep their FF streak alive, Azzi, Dorka, Nika must return and Caroline must be herself again.

Keeping fingers crossed they all come back in optimal time to make a good run.

 

[browns]

Aubrey game is more suited to having a really good Point Guard feeding her slash and dash game vs. someone who looks to pull up. Its simply not her game. It was evident today that Aubrey missed not having Nika Muhl out there. Still, Aubrey came up with a "Double-Double" today, which you would have to say, even in a loss, was impressive. (2nd D-D in a row)

But she also had 5 really bad TO's better than Carolines 6 I guess

 

[JordyG]

She did. But she went on and on about Marylands injuries...That was more about her claim of beating Uconn...Although I would give the game an asterisk win for Maryland.

There are no asterisk's in football.

 

[Centerstream]

We fans weren’t in the locker room and we didn’t play. We fans didn’t expect the team we cheer for to be within 15 or so points in this game but the Huskies, surprisingly, had a chance late

The athletes are probably disappointed; we fans are thrilled and proud of how they played. Anyone who expects the fans to “feel one got away” is doomed to disappointment if they think we should be in agreement

Well said. You "put on paper" exactly how I felt and couldn't find a way to express it. My sincere thanks.

 

[Bone Dog]

In public, Brenda is bound to put some sort of spin on the result. But if she's a genuine coach, tomorrow she'll let her players know they deserve little praise for this victory. Of course, I imagine it's asking too much to think she might tell Sellers and Miller to cut out the in-game taunting.