Nika Muhl Back on Sunday, According to ESPNw

[Dillon77]

Apparently on a time limit.

UConn to have Muhl back in return Sunday

Sophomore guard Nika Mühl will be back for the Huskies when they play their first game since Dec. 19 on Sunday.

www.espn.com

 

[fireford]

That's good news that should make a lot of people happy.

 

[oldude]

Finally some good news.

 

[donalddoowop]

The comments made by Geno should temper expectations of how successful the team will be in the immediate future.

 

[eebmg]

Paige will do her part being on the sidelines calling out opposing plays

 

[Oracle9]

Finally some good news.

Seriously!

 

[JellyBean]

Pretty good news indeed.

 

[Charliebball]

just knowing NM can play 15 minutes will allow the other guards to exert a bit more energy during the course of the game..........

 

[Stymie]

Hugely good news.
Another starter back.
Frees up Geno’s strategy RE pressure and fouls.
Major

 

[ucbart]

just knowing NM can play 15 minutes will allow the other guards to exert a bit more energy during the course of the game..........

+1

Is it just 15 minutes? Yes. But man, we need those 15 minutes badly. It gives us a chance to rest our guards, it puts E at her natural positions at some points in the game, which surely help the team, and most importantly, it gives us different looks defensively.

What would the 4th quarter against Louisville had been like if E had fresher legs or if Nika would've been able to defend the Louisville perimeter?

 

[Blueballer]

+1

Is it just 15 minutes? Yes. But man, we need those 15 minutes badly. It gives us a chance to rest our guards, it puts E at her natural positions at some points in the game, which surely help the team, and most importantly, it gives us different looks defensively.

What would the 4th quarter against Louisville had been like if E had fresher legs or if Nika would've been able to defend the Louisville perimeter?

Yes, even at a 15 minute limit it should help a lot. I think Evina was ready to keel over at the end of the last game.

 

[Kaizen]

So nice to see Nika can play even 15 mins. Then the even great news Azzi and Paige can be back in middle to end February. Pray they are completely recovery and stay healthy. Pray Aubrey to be healthy too.

 

[Luckystrike]

So happy about this! Already got my tickets for Sunday. Rooting for my girls ❤️

 

[MilfordHusky]

Providing the energy for the resurrection of the season:

 

[oldude]

Providing the energy for the resurrection of the season:

Resurrection is a great word.

 

[Boreifs]

The article said they will dress eight players, but Amari will not play. There is one player missing from the mix then. The roster is 12 and three are injured. Depending on who that is, it could be a huge deal.

 

[Skeets]

Resurrection is a great word.

Especially during the Lent season

 

[Bigboote]

Evina may be the momma of the team, but Nika's the battery.

 

[#12in21]

As you might recall Nika had a great game against Creighton last February. Led the team in minutes (38) points (19) and steals (5) and added 3 assists and 3 rebounds. 61.5 FG % and 50% on threes. Couldn't pick a better rival to get her feet wet against after a long rehab following a slow start fighting a nagging injury.

Expecting to see her come out aggressive and with great energy giving her team fifteen minutes of just what they need to get back on track. Very hopeful of also seeing a hungry revitalized Aaliyah show up as well.

 

[MilfordHusky]

The article said they will dress eight players, but Amari will not play. There is one player missing from the mix then. The roster is 12 and three are injured. Depending on who that is, it could be a huge deal.

Injured: Paige, Aubrey, Azzi, Piath.

 

[Boreifs]

Injured: Paige, Aubrey, Azzi, Piath.

What is Piath’s injury? Nothing publicly has been announced that I have seen.

 

[Zinethar]

I swear I heard a bit ago that someone was recovering from a broken toe.

 

[Stymie]

Azzi- ‘pre’ fracture.

 

[hoopsdiva]

Injured: Paige, Aubrey, Azzi, Piath.

A better word might be "unavailable" since we don't know why Piath is not listed for Sunday's game (and apparently not suiting up?), and I don't want to speculate. It does seem odd that Amari is listed even though Geno said she is not available to play.

 

[fireford]

What is Piath’s injury? Nothing publicly has been announced that I have seen.

The headline for below link says DeBerry is out (not Piath) but article doesn't disclose why.

UConn returning with limited roster: Mühl restricted, DeBerry out, Griffin likely lost for season

Due to ongoing injuries and COVID issues, the Huskies will likely only have seven players...

www.nhregister.com