Post Game Thread: Thoughts on Cincy v. UConn

[BigBird]

Not much to criticize, but that probably won’t stop some folks.

 

[Hongster]

Poor Jamelle!

 

[ASweet3781]

Not much to criticize, but that probably won’t stop some folks.

Biggest criticism is that the teams time would probably be better spent at practice than playing in this tournament

 

[Geew1992]

Walker looked much better than yesterday

 

[bags27]

How about the big let down in 2nd half? defense gave up more than 3X as many points as the first half....

 

[HoopsFan21]

I liked that the bench players focused on taking the ball to the hoop. You saw it from Bent and Lexi who rarely have done that all season. I think Bent needs to shoot more or practice her shot if that's what it takes to gain confidence. Several times she was open and instead looked to pass it.

 

[Centerstream]

How about the big let down in 2nd half? defense gave up more than 3X as many points as the first half....

And gave up twice as many points in the 4th quarter as they did the whole 1st half .

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

USF is in trouble... UConn's 3pt shooting was off tonight...which probably means they gonna be raining down on USF tomorrow, the anniversary of Lou's 10 for 10 from 3 game.

 

[BigBird]

I was mildly amused that Bob Joyce threw in a remark to the effect that, considering the score, the TV announcers didn’t have much to talk about.

They have plenty, Bob. It just has nothing to do with basketball.

 

[DEpup]

I am always tough on Walker but I have to give credit for a good game tonight. I am not asking her to be Maya, just be a good Megan and I thought she did that tonight. Z was a beast. She was everywhere.

 

[Centerstream]

Based on Geno's post game comments to Kara, do we need/want a "will Gabby play against USF?" poll?

 

[BigBird]

Biggest criticism is that the teams time would probably be better spent at practice than playing in this tournament

‘Ya play the cards you’re dealt.

 

[wbball novice]

Dangerfield seems to have gotten her groove back.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Once again, UConn was outscored in the fourth quarter. Reno's remarked on that before as an indication that his bench is not producing. Once again, only one player managed to score off the bench: Walker. Even with all the minutes being given out, the bench can't produce, even against a mediocre AAC team.

And that is very troubling.

 

[oldude]

A couple thoughts:

Z’s game tonight, probably means we don’t see a lot of Gabby tomorrow, and I’m just fine with that. We’re going to need a healthy Gabby in the Big Dance.

The last few games, Danger seems to have found her shooting stroke again.

If UConn wins their 12th championship, they’ll ride their suffocating defense to the title.

 

[happymonsters]

Once again, UConn was outscored in the fourth quarter. Reno's remarked on that before as an indication that his bench is not producing. Once again, only one player managed to score off the bench: Walker. Even with all the minutes being given out, the bench can't produce, even against a mediocre AAC team.

And that is very troubling.

Bent and Gordon both scored.

 

[Bama fan]

I liked that the bench players focused on taking the ball to the hoop. You saw it from Bent and Lexi who rarely have done that all season. I think Bent needs to shoot more or practice her shot if that's what it takes to gain confidence. Several times she was open and instead looked to pass it.

Molly seldom looks to shoot. Very happy she did tonight. Indecision is her worst enemy, but I believe she can be a player when it clicks

 

[Longtime fan]

Based on Geno's post game comments to Kara, do we need/want a "will Gabby play against USF?" poll?

Gabby should not play. She should rest until the elite 8 round of the big dance, and see if she can hold up when we most need her. I am not a Dr. but I play one on tv.

 

[Blueballer]

Once again, UConn was outscored in the fourth quarter. Reno's remarked on that before as an indication that his bench is not producing. Once again, only one player managed to score off the bench: Walker. Even with all the minutes being given out, the bench can't produce, even against a mediocre AAC team.

And that is very troubling.

Again. Nobody cares about the quarter by quarter scoring tally when the team is playing 3 days in a row. Survive, advance and try to stay healthy are the only priorities.

 

[todbo]

I hear all the criticism of the bench for not scoring. Looked to me as if they were instructed to eat up every 30-second clock, not to penetrate or go for open shots. Just saying.

 

[osceola48]

I defended the bench players for their play in last night's game. But 4th Qtr tonight I think they were about 4 for 15. If our starters can blow away Cincy's starters, I would think our bench should be able to beat the Cincy bench!

 

[Blueballer]

I hear all the criticism of the bench for not scoring. Looked to me as if they were instructed to eat up every 30-second clock, not to penetrate or go for open shots. Just saying.

You are exactly correct. When they play Jamelle's team , Geno is going to do what is needed to keep the scoring down.

 

[HopJim]

Dangerfield seems to have gotten her groove back.

At times, bad limp. Would love to see her sit or rest next game.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

For Trivial Pursuit buffs:

UConn: The five first-half points tied for the fewest the Huskies have ever given up in one half. Fairleigh Dickinson scored five against UConn in November, 2011. ... UConn has won its last 157 games against unranked opponents and has 332 wins in its last 333 games against those outside the Top 25.

UConn shuts out Cincinnati in second quarter, reaches AAC title game

 

[Biff]

I was mildly amused that Bob Joyce threw in a remark to the effect that, considering the score, the TV announcers didn’t have much to talk about.

They have plenty, Bob. It just has nothing to do with basketball.

Once again I felt fortunate to have Bob and Debbie synced up nicely with the TV video. A pleasure to watch the game and listen to their commentary.